Media Project: "O-Tee" Peg Board for Harris
I truly enjoyed the process of constructing an OT intervention with my assigned material for this media project. It definitely challenged me to think like an occupational therapist and to apply all of the knowledge that I've learned thus far in Neurological Aspects (as well as Foundations). My client was Harris, who has a complete SCI injury at T3 and a fractured tibia, fibula, radius, and ulna on his right upper extremity as a result of an auto accident. His right arm is in a full arm cast, therefore his fingers are swelling at all joints in that hand. Harris also has difficulty sitting upright without the assistance of lateral supports in his wheelchair that he now uses. My assigned object was an ice cube tray, and I decided to make a peg board out of the tray, floral foam, and golf tees/balls since Harris loves playing golf. Through reaching over to grab the tees and balls and placing them in their designates spots, Harris will maintain ROM and stre...