Mr. Adler enjoys the hobby of woodworking, which he does at a local art cooperative. A fellow artist of his refers him to occupational therapy to assist in helping him with complaints of pain. Upon observation of Mr. Adler during a drawing task, the OT notes he is bent over examining the canvas closely. One suggestion to help improve his posture during woodworking is:
A) A magnifier
B) Increased lighting
C) A tilt table
D) Large-handled tools

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Some leisure activities are performed in and around the home, with sewing, crafting, playing video games, recreational computer use, gardening, and musical pursuits as examples. Two primary areas for the occupational therapy practitioner to address are the sustained amounts of time in which individuals engage in the activity, as well as the postures they assume to perform them. Crafting and sewing, for example, are often performed at tables or desks, and participants may be positioned with seated, flexed postures, exposing them to the risk factors of sustained grasp and awkward positions of the hands, arms, and shoulders. These positions may contribute to pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction in the hands, arms, shoulders, neck, and back. Adaptations such as tilt tables or adjustable work chairs may improve positioning and reduce discomfort and ergonomic risks. Education in improved body positioning, regular breaks and stretching, and joint protection may also have a positive effect. Adaptive tools are more routinely available for leisure pursuits, such as rotary or spring-loaded scissors for quilters, ergonomic gardening tools, or built-up-handle crochet hooks, are more routinely available for leisure pursuits and may also reduce the risk of pain and injury (Baxter, 2008).

Mr Adler Enjoys the Hobby of Woodworking, Which He Does