Interviewing with an Amputee Specialist | EP:13 Hands Therapy Secrets
This was probably one of my favorite interviews yet. I learned so much about amputee rehabilitation from Amy but a lot of things had to be cut due to technical difficulties. It was originally a 50-minute interview and these were the only salvageable parts…I have a love/hate relationship with technology.
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Amy Todd holds a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University, and she has been practicing as an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist for over 10 years. Amy’s extensive training and experience allow her to treat any dysfunction of the arm, from shoulder to fingertips, with advanced knowledge in amputee rehabilitation and prosthetics training, as well as workers’ compensation and return to work. Clinical education is very important to Amy; she is an adjunct instructor at Brenau University and is a fieldwork instructor for students opting to do rotations in Merida, Mexico.
Timestamps:
00:00 – SHOWTIME
01:14 – Amy Todd's Intro
03:25 – How did Amy Todd start her career
08:29 – Silicone Restoration Discussion
10:59 – Amy’s journey towards prosthetics
15:04 – How to enter the field of Hand Therapy
17:32 – Tips for a novice OT when they get an amputee case
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