An understanding of ergonomics underpins the ability to “constantly make slight invisible adjustments to an activity to adapt to the needs of those taking part and ensure that it continues to work for its intended purpose”
(Caulton and Dickson 2007).
Person:
-I am a creative/ arty 22 year old student.
-I live daily in alot of pain so it is important for me to have activities that i can do sitting down to distract my body and mind from the reality.
-I can spend hours on this activity in the evenings during my down time after dinner.
-Once I had gained this knitting skill the activity becomes a rhythm and skills are not necessarily being built on. Unless you come across a problem, changing colors or creating this french knitting into an item of clothing or an object.
-I am going to Knit for meters and meters and create a circular scarf with many layers out of white wool. Then i will knit a few colorful loops to add to and remove to the white scarf to add color.
Occupation/ French knitting:
-Cant adapt task process but can modify the weave colors used.
-This task creates a very comforting rhythem over a period of time.
-Easy to pick up and learn
-Knitting is a craft activity, because it is the creation of something by hand.
-It has been suggested to me that this activity is childish, why? French knitting is just as difficult as any other type of knitting.
Environment:
-French knitting can be done anywhere physically and socially.
-Culturally this knitting is obviously french
-This activity is accessible to everyone that knows about it I have herd of home made versions of the tube that you knit with made from a bobbin and nails. You could use a stick as the needle and i even recently got told that a class mate used to take apart second hand woolen jerseys for wool. very cheap!
- culturally French knitting crosses over social and cultural boundaries as well as age groups. It can be done individually or in knitting/ craft groups
References:
Caulton, R. & Dickson, R. (2007). What's going on? Finding an explanation for what we do. In J. Creek and A. Lawson-Porter's 'Contemporary Issues in Occupational Therapy', John Wiley & Sons Ltd., Chichester. 87-114.
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Sunday, 11 September 2011
French Knitting
Hello everyone, back again with a different topic to blog about.
I have been instructed to blog about an occupation that i enjoy in a regular basis (at least 2hours a week). I began thinking about what i do in my spare time, and of those things, what do i actually enjoy doing. The list was short and limited.
I am going to blog about my participation in French knitting.
what is it like:
It is very easy and relaxing activity like any knitting, that doesn't need all of your attention. Although you do need to watch what you are doing a majority of the time so you don't drop a stitch.
Practical considerations:
It is a craft that uses very little equipment, wool, an awl which is like a knitting needle, and a tube with 4 nails at one end. All equipment can be found at most fabric sewing and craft shops cheaply. french knitting can be taken anywhere easily, you don't need any more space than what your body takes up seated. It is socially acceptable to do it anywhere... except during social occasions.
what does it mean to me:
I am a creative person who always likes to be doing something. I am conscious of being productive with my time so, when i am relaxing i like to be working towards something. Crafts for me now as a 22 year old student have become more of a therapeutic activity, it is time for me to reflect on how the week is gone and what i have coming up. French knitting has also become something i can do in the lounge while the rest of the flat is watch T.V. Watching T.V is a social thing in our flat so although i don't watch very much T.V I need to be in the lounge to socialize with my flatmates. French Knitting has given me something to do and work towards, during my down time and socializing time with my flatmates.
What does it mean to OT:
My own personal need to always be occupied, emphasizes how such small occupations can be important to individuals daily life. Biomecanically to French knit the individual will need fine motor skills to hold the equipment, hand dexterity, hand dominance. Also the individual will need some cognitive abilities, to follow instructions, problem solve and process sensory information. Knitting in general can give an individual a role within family and friends, it mite be the reason why they are needed by others, it is a time occupier, it is creative and individualistic. Creapu (1991) states that "Occupations provide meaning and purpose to a persons life."
Refrences:
Crepeau, E.B. (1991). Achieving intersubjective understanding: Examples from an occuaptional therapy treatment session. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44, 311-317.
I have been instructed to blog about an occupation that i enjoy in a regular basis (at least 2hours a week). I began thinking about what i do in my spare time, and of those things, what do i actually enjoy doing. The list was short and limited.
I am going to blog about my participation in French knitting.
what is it like:
It is very easy and relaxing activity like any knitting, that doesn't need all of your attention. Although you do need to watch what you are doing a majority of the time so you don't drop a stitch.
Practical considerations:
It is a craft that uses very little equipment, wool, an awl which is like a knitting needle, and a tube with 4 nails at one end. All equipment can be found at most fabric sewing and craft shops cheaply. french knitting can be taken anywhere easily, you don't need any more space than what your body takes up seated. It is socially acceptable to do it anywhere... except during social occasions.
what does it mean to me:
I am a creative person who always likes to be doing something. I am conscious of being productive with my time so, when i am relaxing i like to be working towards something. Crafts for me now as a 22 year old student have become more of a therapeutic activity, it is time for me to reflect on how the week is gone and what i have coming up. French knitting has also become something i can do in the lounge while the rest of the flat is watch T.V. Watching T.V is a social thing in our flat so although i don't watch very much T.V I need to be in the lounge to socialize with my flatmates. French Knitting has given me something to do and work towards, during my down time and socializing time with my flatmates.
What does it mean to OT:
My own personal need to always be occupied, emphasizes how such small occupations can be important to individuals daily life. Biomecanically to French knit the individual will need fine motor skills to hold the equipment, hand dexterity, hand dominance. Also the individual will need some cognitive abilities, to follow instructions, problem solve and process sensory information. Knitting in general can give an individual a role within family and friends, it mite be the reason why they are needed by others, it is a time occupier, it is creative and individualistic. Creapu (1991) states that "Occupations provide meaning and purpose to a persons life."
Refrences:
Crepeau, E.B. (1991). Achieving intersubjective understanding: Examples from an occuaptional therapy treatment session. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44, 311-317.
Monday, 9 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011
Wii
Here is a link to the 'Features' page of the Nintendo Wii web site. this page will leet you know how to make the most of all the Wii features.
enjoy
http://www.nintendo.com/wii/console/features
The device I would like to look at is the nintendo Wii game for stroke rehabilitation.
On line through the Noel Leeming web site a wii console can be purchased from $129.99 with a 'friend and fun pack'. Then in addition a 'sports and sports resort pack' brings the price to $379.99.
Features
* Bundle includes:
* Wii Sports game with Wii Sports Resort
* Wii Remote Plus with Wii Nunchuk and Sensor Bar
This video below is a demonstration of how Nintendo Wii gaming consoles have helped individuals do through rehabilitation after experiencing a stroke. By using this console it distracts the patients. distracts them from the fact that the movements are boring and repetitive, its also exciting and the stimulation helps the patients forget they are getting tired from the exercise. Pushing their rehab further and achieving better results.
On line through the Noel Leeming web site a wii console can be purchased from $129.99 with a 'friend and fun pack'. Then in addition a 'sports and sports resort pack' brings the price to $379.99.
Features
* Bundle includes:
* Wii Sports game with Wii Sports Resort
* Wii Remote Plus with Wii Nunchuk and Sensor Bar
This video below is a demonstration of how Nintendo Wii gaming consoles have helped individuals do through rehabilitation after experiencing a stroke. By using this console it distracts the patients. distracts them from the fact that the movements are boring and repetitive, its also exciting and the stimulation helps the patients forget they are getting tired from the exercise. Pushing their rehab further and achieving better results.
In this final tutorial we are asked for a definition of assistive technology, and to introduce one piece of assistive technology and its use.
Cook and Hussy (1995) mentioned that assistive technology is "any piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities". and that its functional outcome can really only be measured by it's success.
pretty self explanatory really..
Cook, A.M., and Hussey, S.M. (1995). Assistive technologies: principles and practice. St Louis. Mosby - Year Book Inc
Cook and Hussy (1995) mentioned that assistive technology is "any piece of equipment or product system whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customised that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities". and that its functional outcome can really only be measured by it's success.
pretty self explanatory really..
Cook, A.M., and Hussey, S.M. (1995). Assistive technologies: principles and practice. St Louis. Mosby - Year Book Inc
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