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Above is my OT 640 debriefing experience! Enjoy!

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  1. AmandaJune 17, 2019 at 5:31 PM

    Ella,

    I am really glad that you got some practice with goni measurements on this fieldwork! We learned that way back in biomechanics, so I am sure it was good to get a little bit more refreshed on that skill. Hand therapy is a really interesting speciality and i'm glad that you got to experience and learn a lot at this as a fieldwork setting! I also am looking forward to hearing more about everyones experience when we get back to campus :) great video!

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  2. Jess KirkJune 18, 2019 at 6:30 AM

    Ella,
    Thanks for sharing about your experience on our last Level 1 rotation! I also need more exposure and information on insurance because it really does come up in practice more than you think it would. We also had some worker's comp patients and I think their insurance with that works a little differently too, so I am looking forward to learning more about that as well! I am also glad you got some goni experience, because even in acute care, my FWE and I were talking about possibly going back to see certain patients to take goni measurements to put in our evaluations, especially upper extremity related. So you never really know when you are going to need to do goni measurements, so it is a good idea to keep up with those measurements! I can't wait to hear more about it and all the things you learned on your rotation! See you in July!

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