No Limits Education Series

No Limits Educational Series will give students and practicing health care professionals in the fields of occupational and physical therapy and prosthetics and orthotics a unique view of working with children with limb differences and limb loss. Licensed Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists and certified Prosthetists will give an overview of each discipline as it pertains to Camp No Limits. An opportunity for question and answers with Camp No Limits staff, mentors, campers and family members, which will give students and health care professionals a basic understanding of limb loss. Learning to appreciate the perspective of the child and family members that is not always obvious in the clinical setting. 

Our objectives are as follows and will continue to develop: an introduction to limb loss and basic prosthetic information, Occupational Therapy perspective, Physical Therapy perspective, and Prosthetist perspective.

No Limits Education Series - Occupational Therapy February 3, 2021

Occupational Therapy

Overview

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Overview

  • Camp No Limits Mission

  • Review of Common Congenital Upper limb differences, upper limb amputation terminology.

  • Occupational Therapy goals in working with individuals with upper limb loss/differences.

  • Upper Extremity Prosthetic Options/Adaptations 

  • Occupational Therapy and how it relates to Camp No Limits

No Limits Education Series - Physical Therapy February 17, 2021

Physical Therapy

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Overview

  • Camp No Limits mission

  • Common congenital lower extremity differences seen at Camp No Limits and brief review of levels of lower extremity amputations and terminology

  • Setting and achieving goals for physical therapy at Camp No Limits and in the clinical setting

  • The team approach: a key to successful outcomes

No Limits Education Series - Adaptive Biking March 3, 2021

Adaptive Biking

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Overview

  • Step by step approach to teaching individuals how to ride a two wheel bicycle

  • Special considerations for those with limb differences

  • Information on hand cycles and other adaptive options from Maine Adaptive

No Limits Education Series - Adaptive Driving March 24, 2021

Adaptive Driving

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Overview

  • Driving adaptations for upper and lower limb loss/differences

  • Pre driving skills

  • Indicators that a patient is appropriate to learn to drive

  • Q&A

No Limits Education Series - Overview of Bilateral Upper Limb Loss/ Limb Differences April 21, 2021

Overview of Bilateral Upper Limb Loss/ Limb Differences

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Overview


  • Discussion of bilateral upper extremity limb loss
  • Pre-prosthetic and post-prosthetic therapy needs
  • Ideas and Resources for bilateral upper limb loss/absence individual
  • Daily living adaptations and equipment
  • Considerations for Pediatric bilateral upper limb differences
  • Q&A

Psychosocial Considerations May 19th, 2021

Psychosocial Considerations for Children with Limb Difference and Their Families

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Overview

  • Review of mental health and development
  • Congenital vs. acquired
  • Male vs. Female 
  • Body image
  • Bullying
  • Awareness of Depression
  • Self Care & Mindfulness
  • Counseling – for kids, parents, and siblings
  • Family/ Care Giver support
  • School support
  • Providing positive role models
  • Support
  • Resources available
  • Referrals
  • Q&A

Unlimited Tomorrow Wednesday, June 16th, 2021

Unlimited Tomorrow

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  • Introduction to TrueLimb, an innovative new approach to myoelectric prostheses
  • Background and mission of Unlimited Tomorrow
  • Evidence-based solutions to challenges with upper limb prostheses
  • Research endeavors surrounding TrueLimb
  • Q&A with Unlimited Tomorrow’s CEO and occupational therapist

Home Modifications July 14, 2021

Home Modifications

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Overview

  • Review how a therapist can analyze a patient’s ability and facilitate change in their home
  • Products and home improvement projects to reduce falls, provide access, promote independence, and prevent caregiver injuries
  • House structure from the framing aspect and available fasteners
  • Key components and specifications of home modification interventions
  • Outcomes generated by the implantation of modifications
  • Resources for project funding