Musculoskeletal conditions
Occupational therapy practitioners can help clients, groups, and communities manage conditions of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissues in the body. Interventions to address musculoskeletal conditions may be used in preparation for, or concurrently with occupations and activities that ultimately enhance a client’s engagement in occupations.
Musculoskeletal resources
Clinical application materials and other resources to assist with supporting musculoskeletal conditions across the lifespan.
Physical Agent Modalities: A Position Paper
#3 Don’t use physical agent modalities (PAMs) without providing purposeful and occupation-based intervention activities.
AOTA Continuing Education
Hand & Upper Extremity Essentials 2.0: Interventions for Specific Diagnostic Populations
Hand & Upper Extremity Essentials 2.1: The Fundamentals
Arthritis RA: Updates and Innovations
Arthritis OA: Updates and Innovations
Slip, Fall, Broken Wrist! A Fracture Everyone Treats
Acute Trauma of the Upper Extremity
Research, articles, and books
Expand your musculoskeletal knowledge with the latest research, perspectives, and solutions for occupational therapy practitioners.
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions
Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Musculoskeletal Shoulder Conditions: A Systematic Review
Role of Occupational Therapy in Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders With Recycling Workers: A Pilot Study
Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Adults with Musculoskeletal Conditions
Post-acute care payment advocacy
Resources to help support and advance fair and effective payment structures for OT services delivered during the post-acute care phase.