Apps: Reference. Medical News, Clinical References (drugs, diseases, conditions and procedures, medical calculators), CME

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1 Apps: Reference Medscape Leading Medical Resource for MDs, Med students, Nurses and. (Android ) other health professionals. Medical News, Clinical References (drugs, diseases, conditions and procedures, medical calculators), CME Epocrates Skyscape Geared toward MD Drug reference for US Physicians (info on drug prescribing and safety information, harmful drug drug Interactions, drug halflife, pill ID etc), Medical Calculators ie. BMI tool. Evidence based Quick Reliable access to diagnostic information on drugs and disease. Big app takes up a lot of space, not for lay people, Medical resource App RxDrugs Comprehensive info, Thousands of brands and generics interactions, pill ID, Archimedes medical calculator, Outlines in Clinical Medicine EB clinical info in outline form, Med Alert journal summaries, breaking news, drug alerts, Lab Value reference basic app, additional resources cost $$ (Android ) (Android ) Upcharge over 600 mobile references i.e PMR Pocketpedia ($29.95), The Rehabilitation Specialist Handbook ($59.99/$54.99 rent), Merck Manual ($79.99 purchase), Taber s ($49.99), Netter s Atlas ($79.99) (also by section ie. Lower Limb $14.99), Rehab Notes $36.99 purchase, Rent 1 year $32.99, Journal Watch (no PT specific) PubMed PubMed Search Lite = free Full = $2.99 (Android PubMed Mobile, Pub Med Mobile Pro $2.99) WebMD Useful for patient education, Pill ID tool Searchable decision maker based on symptoms, First Aid essentials. For the Lay Person (ipad and iphone versions) (Android )

2 Apps: Reference ICD 9 Consult Complete and current list of ICD 9 codes, can search and (Android versions to $2.99) 2012 browse codes by category Elder Abuse Reference for different types of abuse that occur in the geriatric population, Provides definitions, s/s and action strategies $1.99 (Apple only) Doctor s Toolbag (iphone only not ipad) BMI calculator, Mini cog, Geriatric Depression Scale, Osteoporosis Risk Score, Barthel Index, Clinical Prediction Rules Geared toward MD $6.99 (Apple only)

3 Apps: General Clock (Timer + allows multiple timers at once) Timer, Stopwatch, alarm, etc Multiple free versions available Metronome (Mobile Metronome) Useful for testing (ex and older adult heel raise test), gait training with Parkinsons pts. Multiple versions Camera/Video Can be used for visual feedback, Camera can be used to Apps document wound healing. HIPAA issues Pandora Music Can play Genre/Style the patient likes basic version Instant HR Uses the camera to detect HR (iphone works best on 4, 4s) (Upgrade $0.99) ibp app is free, but need to purchase the cuff $0.99 Nike+ Acts as a pedometer, tracks distance and run route, voice feedback during run, Need a sensor for the shoe/shoelace or can use GPS from phone. Short distances pretty accurate Covert Units Converts Meters to Feet, etc Multiple apps ( $2.99) Google Translate Dragon Dictation Talk or type into the phone it translates displays and plays back, also patient can speak into it, and it will translate it back. Translates more than 60 languages Voice recognition application, allows you to speak and instantly see your text. (Android ) (Android Standard Dictation, ) Fitness Buddy Comprehensive exercises for all major home equipment. Able to categorize by body part. 1,700 exercises, 1,000+ videos Basic, $0.99 for full version (Android version available)

4 Apps: Physical Therapy (many appropriate for occupational therapy) Clinical Prediction Decision making algorithm, EBM (Lite version is free, full version $39.99) Rules Clinometer/ Goniometer Level, slope (home evals), rough estimate for spinal ROM (inclinometer) Clinometer $0.99, (Goniometer Android ) Get my ROM Pocket Therapy Demo videos for cervical (also on YouTube), Need to set reference of movement CW/CCW to get accurate #, easy to use, comparable to goniometer readings PT Advance Review. Treatment instructions for 15 common orthopedic injuries, including video demonstration of exercises $2.99 (Apple only) $1.99 (Apple only) iortho CORE Posture Screen Muscle Trigger Points Reference for Ortho Special tests and mobilizations ( version only ankle special tests, knee mobilization). Full version over 200 ortho special tests and 88 joint mobs photos, videos, techniques, stats, reference to literature Clinical ORthopedic Exam. Reference tool for diagnosing MS and ortho disorders, 250 tests with descriptions on how to perform them, video demonstrations, diagnostic properties and links to supporting medical references HIPAA (Password protection, photo release form). Can e mail to self or pt. iphone pictures are better than ipad. How to use You tube video. After photo is done, place anatomical markers, and it calculates distances i.e head tilted.33 inches to right, hips shifted to left, calculates approx weight of head with FHP PT Advance Review A reference for the most common trigger points and referral patterns. Also can be used by OT. Trial version Special Tests $9.99, Mobilizations $5.99 or Both $14.99 (Android version available) $39.99 (Clinically Relevant Technologies) (Android version available) $9.99 gets 10 screenings, then must purchase in app credits. (Apple only) $2.99 (Android version available) TinettiX Score and save the results of Tinetti balance test. Reports can be printed out. HIPAA compliant $1.99 (Apple only)

5 Apps: Physical Therapy ipt Electronic forms of Berg, Tinetti, TUG and 10 meter walk test. $4.99 (Android version available) Can store and graph results. (Questionable reviews) Labyrinth LE 3D Nervous System App OT can use this for fine motor coordination, PT/OT balance. Object of the game try to get the ball to the end of the maze without falling in the holes. 3D Nervous System Advance Review. Quick reference guide of the nervous system. Nervous system of body wall and extremities (no cranial nerves) LE, Full version $2.99 (Android version available) $2.99 (Apple only) Force Mobile AAOMPT Force Mobile Rehab exercises, allows custom playlists from a library of hundreds of videos. PT Advance review AAOMPT push service for the latest orthopedic manual PT news. Blogs, news and saved articles App, but mode allows access to all Force videos and 6 free viewings For more than 6 viewings $4.99/month (Android version available) (Android version available)

6 Apps: Occupational Therapy Pill Monitor Medication Reminders and Logs Pill monitor/med Alert To manage pills/medications, with reminders/alerts to take pills Multiple apps available for this or nominal cost. (Version in picture $0.99) Letter Tracer/Print Formation Letter Tracer/Print Formation (Advance Review) letter tracing with correct formation collects and stores accuracy and time. Normal sequential order for the development of printing Doodle Buddy Paint, Draw, Scribble with fingers $9.99 Multiple other similar apps Dexteria Sentence Builder Hoppy s Vision Training 1 (ipad) PDF notes (ipad) Skill Game Arcade Dexteria Developed in consultation with OTs to help improve fine motor skill development. Therapeutic hand exercises. ( upgrades available if you offer a suggestion for future ideas if the developer uses the idea). Targets tapping, pinching and writing OT Advance review Sentence Builder Advance Review. Elementary School level, but says for high functioning struggling with expressive communication. Lots of pictures, animations. Popular with special ed teachers and SLP also Hoppy s Advance review. training for eye movement, eyehand co ordination, binocular function (with special glasses). Visual scanning, quick visual movements, PDF notes. Tool for making a paper worksheet accessible to write and draw on from the ipad. Can write with stylus or finger. Can then make into a PDF to save. (can e mail, etc.) Also good for SLP. YouTube video tutorial available OT Advance review Skill Game Arcade Advance review. Visual tracking, cognitive and motor planning. Player must connect randomly appearing numbered dots in sequential order by drawing a line while following instructions in a given amount of time. Skill, strategy, speed, sequencing $3.99 on sale Usually $4.99. Multi User $9.99 (Apple only) $5.99 $11.99 trial version, Full version $9.99 (Similar apps on Android) $0.99

7 Apps: Occupational Therapy Luminosity Brain Trainer Trial Version free, then different pricing options Virtuoso Piano/Magic Piano, etc (This is Magic Piano) ST ALSO. Luminosity has games which target problem solving, memory, brain shifting flexibility, speed/impulsivity, spatial memory, and attention. I've used some of these and modified them with levels of verbal and tactile cues for assistance with people on the GDS at a 5 to some of my highest functioning individuals. Advance Review work on cognitive skills visual memory, attention, flexibility, processing speed, reaction time, directionality and executive function. Developed by neuroscientists. Game tracks high scores so player can compete against themselves or others Piano Magic Piano when playing this game you can target visual spatial navigation, attention to task, and its great for individuals who have a difficult time maintaining alertness due to the visual and auditory feedback. The music starts by tapping on the flashing lights that trickle down from the top of the screen. Individuals can play some familiar tunes and participate in this activity while reaching their goals. OT/PT can also use this while standing to work on balance as the ipad is moved around. Cues can be given to use both hands, certain fingers, knuckles, etc. The possibilities are endless. Recipes find recipes, change serving sizes, etc to simulate cooking Various Apps 2 games/5 trials each on the free trial. Full version 35 daily training sessions of 7 brain games. Various price options (Apple only, similar app? on Android) Multiple Apps versions available Various apps/various prices

8 Apps: Speech Language Pathology SLP Resources - Gives Apps for SLP by category - ASHA Leader - (Also an app) - Category Title Description Price Dysphagia iswallow videos and demonstration of swallowing exercises and techniques (Apple only) Dysphagia Videos of normal and impaired swallow $9.99 (Apple only) SmallTalk Dysphagia and SmallTalk Oral Motor Exercises () drawmd ENT SmallTalk Dysphagia vocabulary of pictures and icons. 50 phrases that cover equipment, assist,diet liquids, etc Oral Motor provides videos of OME (poor reviews) Picture diagrams,of ENT structures. Clinician can draw or write on them and print or e mail to client Swallow Now adjustable timer to remind user to swallow Upper Respiratory Virtual Lab Swallow Now Set to vibrate or tome (also BlueTooth) can set from 5 seconds to 3 minutes Upper Respiratory (You can virtually explore the UR tract as if you were the actual scope during a nasoendoscopy) $2.99 Aphasia Language TherAppy A 4 in 1 app Bundle of Comprehension, Naming. Reading and Writing TherAppy Lite version, Can also be purchased $59.99 for all 4 (or $24.99 each)

9 Apps: Speech Language Pathology Category Title Description Price Small Talk SmallTalk Lingraphica Multiple apps (Phonemes, Daily Activities, Conversational, Consonant Blends, Aphasia Male, Aphasia Female) Dysarthria Pocket Artic Pocket Artic Over 3,000 stimulus cards, 29 of the most targeted phonemes, spoken audio, record/playback $14.99 Pocket Pairs Tongue Twisters Various Apps Speech Trainer 3D Pocket pairs Targets the 12 most common phonological processes. Receptive and Expressive modes Speech Trainer 3D Demostration of all sounds in the English language front and side views, (Mixed reviews) $24.99 $7.99 Breathe2Relax Breathe2relax Diaphragmatic breathing exercises, relaxation (Breathing exercises you can set a scenery and background music to make the experience more pleasing! Set inhale/exhale length, and it comes with a demonstration video) Quick Artic Quick Artic this is an app that has flash cards with different sounds. Sometimes I use this for memory recall using a backward chaining technique. Sometimes I'll use it for fluency and have the residents create a story with what they see. AAC Answers: Yes/No HD version can add customizable buttons Version $1.99 or $3.99 HD version

10 Apps: Speech Language Pathology Category Title Description Price Speak Aid/Speak For those who have difficulties communicating $0.99 Aid HD (ipad) Picture board, ipad version also includes a chalkboard Scene and Heard Augmentative Communication Aid Lite version, Full version $49.99 Proloquo2Go Full featured AAC, over 14,000 symbols $ Custom Board Premium (ipad) Seems to be geared for children $39.99 TalkRocketGo All ages $99.99 Cognition Spaced Retrieval TherAppy This allows the therapy to input a questions/target and then set a time until the target is to be remembered. 3 different targets can be put into this app for delayed responses at a time. $3.99 Cognition (Brain Trainer Luminosity) Memory See OT Section Block/iSays Memory Block/iSays Both had 4 star ratings : Memory Block new age versions of Simon by MB back in the 90s. There is a memory mode and a speed mode. The speed mode is better for higher level functioning individuals because it requires a lot of shifting and flexibility to respond appropriately to the color label shown plus the vocal output from the game. The memory mode is just like the original Simon. or $0.99 versions

11 Apps: Speech Language Pathology Category Title Description Price Google Earth Can be used to show actual picture of pt s house/street for conversation, memory, planning Apps for Cognitive Support Guardian Trace Guardian Trace Mobile personal security service, GPS service (App free, $6.99 for 6 months, $9.99 for 12 months) Unus Tactus Easy to use cell phone touch photo dialing, ($9.99) emergency button, emergency contact info Pillboxie Med reminder. Multiple different apps for this ($0.99) Visual Schedule Timer, checklist, reminders, Notes (14.99) Planner (ipad) Other 3D Brain Use touch screen to raotate and zoom around 29 interactive structures Brain MRI Atlas (ipad) Hundreds of labeled brain structures on MRI. Mixed reviews (bad contrast hard to see) Decibel Meters Multiple Apps or $0.99

12 Apps: Studemts Muscle Anatomy Muscle Anatomy Origin, Insertion, action, nerve and $0.99 arterial supply. Multiple other choices CORE/iOrtho See PT section Anatomy Mapp Lite Anatomy Mapp Trail Guide to the Body Flash cards. Learn origin, insertion, nerve, action. Full version $39.99 Physical Therapy Content Master (Also PTA Content Master) Physical Therapy Exam Track PT (PTA) Question of the Day PT Content master Test Prep 750 multiple choice questions, (PTA 600 questions) PT exam Track designed for candidates who have taken the Scorebuilder s 2 day exam review course Question of the Day Multiple choice questions. Each day a multiple choice question is downloaded to device $29.99 $9.99 for 6 months Muscle and Bone Anatomy 3D NPTE (McGraw Hill)/NPTE Exam review Musculoskeletal system reference (Good reviews) $6.99 Exam review (Questionable reviews) Trial (10 questions), $9.99 Full version