Elevate your OT program by integrating cutting-edge, evidence-based muscle strength assessment techniques. This webinar will guide educators through using OTu’s comprehensive handheld dynamometry resources to teach objective strength testing in the classroom. Equip your students with the latest clinical tools and approaches to ensure confident, competent practice. Bonus: All webinar attendees will receive a free handheld dynamometer for classroom use.
Featured Speakers: Dr. Sheila Krajnik & Dr. Chris Schmidt
Dr. Sheila Krajnik brings over 43 years of diverse clinical and academic expertise to the OTu Team, specializing in adult neurological practice and gerontology. With extensive experience across various settings, she has held administrative and clinical specialist positions, contributed to research and advocacy efforts, and excelled in educating future OT and OTA practitioners.
A health care professional for 30 years, Dr. Chris Schmidt’s career spans clinical care, academic leadership, and professional service. From treating patients across diverse settings to shaping undergraduate and graduate programs, he’s a contributor in the field, influencing best practices through research and professional service. His passion extends to curriculum design, interprofessional education, and youth sports injury prevention, helping to shape the future of health science education.
00:00 Welcome & Introduction of the OTu Educator Team
02:41 Dynamometry for Strength Testing in OT Education
08:56 Introducing Activforce Handheld Dynamometers
10:21 Using OTu to Quickly & Easily Augment Lecture Slides
13:41 Using OTu to Quickly & Easily Augment Lecture Slides
16:08 Teaching with OTu: Lecture –> Lab –> Exams
23:17 Assessing Muscle Strength: How Do Current Tools Measure Up?
26:29 References Supporting Dynamometry
27:21 Group Purchase Options: OTu Subscriptions and Handheld Dynamometers
30:13 OTu Faculty Support Resources – Book a One-on-One Consultation or Reach Out with Questions!
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