OT Clinical Connection
February 2021
Washington University Occupational Therapy works with our patients on self-management and self-care all-year-round. With February being American Heart Month we want to promote "self-care" heart-healthy tips for your daily routine.



Written by Katie Mcqueen, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

While the weather this week has been beautiful it's important to remember we are still in Winter. In the last few weeks, we were kindly reminded of this and the ice and snow that come with this season. While we hope we don't have more snow this year, here are a few tips to keep in mind in case there is a need to shovel snow.

There are two important areas to address for safe snow removal. The first is proper body mechanics and the second is staying warm. Here are some general tips for good ergonomics: 

Written by Katie Bogan, OTD, OTR/L

The Infant Toddler Autism Program (ITAP) has recently made its home in the Washington University Occupational Therapy Pediatric Services portfolio of clinical offerings. 

In addition to providing community education and student learning opportunities, ITAP offers a high-quality, parent-mediated, early intensive behavioral intervention service for infants and toddlers through the MC²: Motivation, Connection, Communication intervention.

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(314) 286 - 1669
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Patients Seen At:
Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center and Telehealth
Specialty Areas:
Adult and pediatric upper extremity rehabilitation, traumatic and orthopedic injuries, flexor and extensor tendon injuries, lateral and medial epicondylitis, congenital pediatric hand differences, breast cancer post-mastectomy rehabilitation. 
Patients Seen At:
Oakland Clinic, In-Home and Telehealth
Specialty Areas:
Infant and toddler social emotional skills, early childhood development, parent-child interactions.
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