OT Clinical Connection
September 2020
Written by Lisa Carson, OTD, OTR/L

Washington University Occupational Therapy is now offering virtual sessions of individual cognitive stimulation therapy with a goal of training care partners to administer sessions at home with their loved one with dementia.

What is cognitive stimulation therapy? Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is an evidence-based short term intervention created for people with mild to moderate dementia. It involves group or individual therapy sessions of themed activities to improve cognitive function using techniques that exercise various cognitive skills.


Written by Sarah Mecadon, MOT, OTR/L, CLT

What is Lymphedema?
Lymphedema presents as a chronic swelling of the limb due to accumulation of protein rich fluid. This can be due either to a genetic condition or as a result of trauma or cancer. It may cause significant increase in limb size, increase in susceptibility to infection, and may also impact healing ability. As lymphedema progresses, changes in your skin composition may occur.
Lymphedema can be managed with therapy, compression garments, and when appropriate- surgical intervention. Learn more about our therapy approach.

Written by Leigh Wilson, PT, DPT, CHT

Fall is quickly approaching which makes me think of the cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, wearing boots and layers, and enjoying a meal outside. It also means the unwanted chore of raking the leaves. Some common injuries with raking are easily avoidable if the raking is performed with proper form and with a few key ideas kept in mind.
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Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center
Specialty Areas:
Lymphedema Services, Occupational Therapy, hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.
Patients Seen At:
Milliken Hand Rehabilitation Center
Specialty Areas:
Upper extremity and hand therapy, traumatic and orthopedic injuries, degenerative changes, shoulder to hand.
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