Occupational Therapy Lab 7 Equipment

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What is the primary function of TheraBand/Exercise Bands?

Testing balance and stability

Enhancing upper extremity strength (correct)

Increasing grip strength

Improving hand-eye coordination

Which tool is particularly useful for developing isolated finger strength?

Digi-Flex (correct)

Balance Therapy Ball

TheraPutty

Pegs Board

What purpose does the ADL Training Board serve?

To improve hand dexterity

To teach switch usage (correct)

To develop color recognition

To assess muscle strength

How is the resistance of TheraPutty identified?

By color coding Signup and view all the answers

What feature assists users in identifying pegs in the Pegs Board?

Pegs are in various shapes and sizes Signup and view all the answers

What unique benefit does the Balance Therapy Ball offer?

Supports weight up to 660 pounds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools is designed for teaching users about different directions of openings?

ADL Training Board Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Skates Board - Arm & Shoulder?

Improving gross motor movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of plastic stacking cones in occupational therapy?

To improve functional hand therapy Signup and view all the answers

Which equipment is specifically designed for the rehabilitation of range of motion in the upper extremity?

Incline Board Signup and view all the answers

The Grahamizer Upper Extremity Exerciser helps to increase which of the following?

Shoulder, elbow, and upper arm range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercise does the Pronation & Supination Wheel focus on?

Unique movements of the hand and forearm Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is utilized for restoring functional hand and fingers' movement?

E-Z Exercise Board Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the 9-Hole Pegboard in occupational therapy?

Finger dexterity exercises and motor coordination evaluation Signup and view all the answers

How can the resistance on the Incline Board be modified?

By adding weights to a box Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise tool is designed specifically for active finger extension training?

Finger Extension Remedial Game Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Occupational Therapy Lab 7 Equipment

Plastic Stacking Cones: Used for functional hand therapy for the upper extremity. Improves range of motion, grasping, sensation, and eye-hand coordination.
Graded ROM Arc: Designed for upper extremity rehabilitation. Trains range of motion, grasping, and eye-hand coordination. Adjustable arc for graded activity training.
Incline Board: Used for upper extremity training including range of motion, strengthening, and grasping. Positioned at varying angles; resistance can be modified by adding weights. Can be used unilaterally or bilaterally.

Other Equipment

Shoulder Exercise Ladder (Shoulder Abduction Ladder): Used for upper extremity exercises to increase shoulder, elbow, and upper arm range of motion, endurance, and strength.
E-Z Exercise Board: Designed for restoring functional hand and finger movement and grip. The 9"x13" board with suction cup base provides a stable platform for 7 tools with different resistances.
Pronation & Supination Wheel: Used for unique hand and forearm movements, targeting the pronator teres and pronator quadratus muscles. Increases wrist or shoulder mobility by rotating the wheel left and right with the exerciser.
Finger Extension Remedial Game: Designed for active finger extension training exercises. The playing surface has loop material, while the checkers have hook material.
9-Hole Pegboard: Aids in finger dexterity exercises and motor coordination evaluation. A wooden board with 9 holes and side slots for storing pegs.
TheraBand/Exercise Bands: Used in upper extremity strengthening exercises. Available in different resistances and color-coded for easy identification.
TheraPutty/Therapy Putty: Color-coded by resistance. Useful for increasing hand muscle strength and improving range of motion in fingers. Available in individual or bulk quantities.
ADL Training Boards: Provides switches to simulate daily activities. The laminated box frame provides opportunity for progressive development of dexterity. Doors allow storage of rewards/toys.
Skates Board (Arm & Shoulder): Improves/develops gross motor movement and ROM for the upper extremity (shoulder and elbow).
Pegs Board (various shapes/sizes): Used for manipulative activities, assessing, and differentiating colors and shapes.
Finger Dexterity Peg Board: Improves hand-eye coordination; a wooden base with metallic pin pegs.
DigiFlex: Develops isolated finger strength, flexibility, and coordination. Removable base correctly positions the Digi-Flex in the patient's hand.

Balance and Positioning Equipment

Balance Therapy Ball: Durable PVC material with non-slip surface. Available in different colors and sizes, supporting up to 660 pounds.
Bolster: High-density foam wedges, suitable for positioning physically involved children.
Adjustable Play Table: Adjustable, tilt-able tray table for children's activities.

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Explore essential tools used in Occupational Therapy Lab 7 for upper extremity rehabilitation. This quiz covers various pieces of equipment such as plastic stacking cones, graded ROM arcs, and incline boards, which facilitate improvements in range of motion and strength. Test your knowledge about their specific uses and benefits in therapy.