Tendon Gliding Dance | OT Miri

[@bayliebrewer2780]

Thank you so much for your passion for OT and for covering such a wide variety of topics! I just found out that I passed the NBCOT exam on my first attempt, and you definitely helped make that possible! Thank you again!!!

[@MiriLee]

Yay! Congratulations, Baylie! I'm so happy to hear you passed your exam and am grateful for our shared journey that led to your success! I wish you all the best and hope you'll stay in touch. Congratulations again!

[@lexybooswag]

This video just made my day! I definitely needed a study break but was trying to push through. Thank you for that!

[@MiriLee]

I'm so glad! Thank you for studying with me!

[@asutoshorthopedicchannel829]

I thought even as an ortho surgeon I never really understood the Klienert and Duran's protocol ,neither any of my boss couldn't answer me ,they thought i was too theoretical .However now as a hand fellow I came across ur flexor tendon video and has benefitted me ,I won't ever forget now ,so easy !!! All the best !

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for taking a moment to leave your comment and feedback. I really appreciate it! My wishes to you.

[@shaniceabrams3093]

Hi Miri! I watched all of your videos for 2 months straight to prepare for the Nbcot and and I'm proud to say I PASSED MY TEST!!! Thank you so much!! Please continue to help others in the profession! This is your calling!! Thank you again!!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations, Shanice! I'm really happy to hear you passed and am grateful to have had this opportunity to share in this journey with you. Though we've never met, the connection that is forged through a shared pursuit towards a common goal is so special and meaningful... Thank you so much for taking a moment to come back to this channel to share the great news- It makes all the difference for me and gives me the motivation to keep going! Again, congratulations!! It's time to celebrate!!!!!

[@bbkeoghan]

I love your videos!! So helpful when studying for boards. Also, I think the last movement could be remembered by "saying goodbye" 🙂

[@kaylajohnson1715]

Miri your videos are so beyond helpful in studying for the NBCOT!! I take the exam one month from today and am so appreciative of all your tips and help!! Thank you so much!

[@MiriLee]

That's so wonderful to hear, Kayla! It makes me so happy to hear that my resources are helping the OT community and it makes all the energy and time I put into these videos worth the effort! Thank you for connecting with me and sharing your feedback. So you test on July 5? I will be thinking of you Kayla!! You don't need me to wish you luck, because you, just as you are, are enough to pass this exam! It's YOUR year! GO CONQUER IT!!

[@ambrooks5]

I know I've thanked you a whole bunch in other videos but I'm going to do it again! I passed my exam about 2 months ago and I'm already working as a PRN and I love it! I'm convinced 100% that your videos were essential in helping me to retain the information I needed to pass the test. So thanks again for taking the time and putting all the hard work into these videos. They are wonderful! Probably going to go for my OTR eventually so I'm sure I'll revisit these often, lol. You rock Miri!!!

[@MiriLee]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy I can cry!! Thank you for coming back here to share this wonderful news with me! What you wrote is very gracious, but ultimately, YOU did it! Your determination, resourcefulness, discipline and practice led you to where you are today and I am SO proud of you! This is just the beginning of all the great things that'll come your way and I will pray that you will continue to come across people, places and opportunities that help you to thrive. Take good care my friend. It's been wonderful sharing this journey with you and I really hope this isn't a good bye, but a beginning to a beautiful friendship that will one day end up with us meeting in person!! Please keep in touch and let me know how things are going every now and then. I'll miss you.

[@staceyblah881]

Hi Miri - I've just started studying for the OTR exam and your videos definitely make studying for fun and bearable...especially on the topic of hands. I shall never ever forget the tendon gliding dance ever again!! Thank you so much :)

[@MiriLee]

Oh that's wonderful to hear, Stacey! These are the very resources I wanted when I was preparing for the board, so I promised myself that if I pass, I will always set aside time in my schedule to give back somehow. I'm so happy and grateful to have a platform to share my story and to connect with future OT/OTAs through our shared passion and journey. So thank you for being here and for taking a moment to connect with me!

[@monroepowell4220]

I am working my way through your videos as I am getting ready for my exam, and I am loving them. I have learned so much from you and had fun doing it. I will never forget these tendon gliding exercises now. :) You are the best.

[@MiriLee]

Hopefully one day, we'll be able to to meet in person and bust out these dances together!! Won't that be a great day?!

[@monroepowell4220]

@@MiriLee That would be great! Be well friend.

[@jessyann79]

For the last position: once you have your nice tabletop dinner you enter into a relationship (straight fist). It's like the butterfly, keep them close but don't squish them.

[@MiriLee]

Jessica, this is great!! ha! I love it! hmmm, I wonder if I can edit this video to put that little snippet in there... Thank you for this Jennifer- brought a smile to my face! xoxo

[@JessicaIsaac-f2n]

loved this video so much!!! last exercise could be "close off the night'

[@staciemorris2558]

LOL! I just love the tendon gliding dance! Not going to forget that one now! Thanks Miri! I've been using your hands and UE videos this morning to review the content I studied yesterday and it is helping to cement this information.

[@MiriLee]

Oh good!! Whatever helps to make the information stick, right? I'm happy to know you're using these videos to supplement your studies and finding them useful. Thank you for leaving a comment and taking a moment to connect with me, Stacie!

[@danielagullar698]

Hi Miri Thank you so much. Your videos have been a major help on my journey to pass the NBCOT. I found out today I passed!!! Thank you.

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations, Daniel! That's wonderful to hear and I'm so happy you came back here to share this exciting news! This is the very reason for why I started this KZbin channel and I'm grateful to have been able to share this journey with you, Daniel. Good luck in all your future endeavors and I hope you'll continue to stay connected with me. Until we meet at an AOTA conference, big cyber hug and high five! GO CELEBRATE!!!

[@sarahowe4166]

Miri, Thank you SO much for taking the time to make all of these videos. They have been very helpful in studying for the NBCOT. I just discovered your channel through a friend a few days ago and I take the exam in 10 days! I wish that I found your channel earlier in my studies, but I am just grateful I found out about you! Your videos are so easy to follow and you can tell you are passionate about the field of OT. Can't wait to join the field in a few weeks as a COTA- crossing my fingers that I pass!! Thanks again!! :)

[@MiriLee]

Hi Sara! How are you? Thank you for leaving a comment and your feedback. I enjoy hearing from the community and being able to connect. And I'm so glad you found my channel and are finding it helpful! I'm a visual and auditory learner so these are the sort of resources I really wanted when I was preparing for the exam- it gives me great joy to be able to give back and connect to the OT community through our shared passion and journey. And when I get messages like this, it reinforces my passion and let's me know that my work is not in vain. So thank you, Sara! I will be thinking of you these next 10 days leading up to your exam and rooting for your success! COTA here we come!!! I feel a surge of optimism in the air!!! With much love, Miri

[@sarahowe4166]

Thank you, Miri! You are a ray of sunshine! :)

[@sarahowe4166]

Miri, I wanted to tell you the good news...I found out this morning that I PASSED THE NBCOT!!! I'm officially a COTA!! Thank you thank you thank you for the videos- they helped tremendously!!! :)

[@MiriLee]

Sara!!! Thank you for remembering to come back here to share the news! I thought of you, wondering if today, we became colleagues! And yes, sure enough, you PASSED!! Congratulations Sara!! I'm elated, ecstatic and exuberant thinking about how you must feel and the wonderful impact you will make in our profession. I hope you will always remember this moment through every phase of your career, remembering your great capacity, intelligence and potential. Cheers to your great achievement!!!!

[@sarahowe4166]

Thank you!! I have goosebumps reading what you just wrote to me! It is the BEST feeling. Heading to work now :) YAY!! Life is GOOD! Have a wonderful day!!

[@ebonesimpson4443]

I take my exam June 29th and I love love love your videos. I think the best videos are when you are singing lol, it helps me remember best. I can't wait to share my results with you! You are wonderful!

[@MiriLee]

Aww, thank you for your sweet comments. I'm happy to know you're enjoying my videos and hope you too will sing your way to passing the NBCOT exam!

[@WanderlustDeanna]

Miri, I passed my COTA Exam the first time! Thank you for all of the Knowledge you shared! What I love about you is that you are straight to the point but you are informative; nothing is left out of your videos! I couldn't be more pleased with your way of explaining and the use of visuals. Please continue to share your knowledge! You are truly making a difference. Lastly, I'm struggling with finding the setting best for me as a new grad, I'm praying for guidance. I really want to do travel therapy and I also think staying in my city doing home health would be great.Mybgeart desires to get up and go but I'm slightly scared. I would like to know how you determined which setting was best for you. Also, do you know any amazing travel companies that hire new grads?

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations, Deanna! The NBCOT journey is not easy- the fact that you achieved this milestone speaks highly about your commitment, intelligence and dedication. I'm so excited for you and all that you'll experience as you begin your career and explore the many different areas our profession has to offer. In terms of choosing the practice setting, I think there are several factors to consider. In my life, personally, I've always been one to take on new paths or challenges that are somewhat unpopular or less traveled. I enjoy charting my own path and stepping in the unfamiliar because it keeps me on my toes and allows me to discover new heights and horizons. The only reason I didn't take a travel position is because I got married and didn't have it in my heart to leave my husband just shortly after our honeymoon : ) Having said that, if you are considering travel therapy, here is an article that talks about the pros and cons of travel therapy and also lists some recommended travel companies. otpotential.com/blog/2015/1/17/8i4brhj9jtduczaijdzmuo92ci9l6w. Please feel free to share your stories and adventures as they unfold! I'd love to hear how you're enjoying your first job as a COTA! And no matter where you land, don't be scared. If you saw yourself as others see you, you would know that there is nothing between you and greatness. You've already come so far, achieved great milestone, and have done all this in great faith. Your future looks bright to me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, Deanna. With much love~

[@ambrooks5]

Thanks so much for this. I'm currently studying for my NBCOT and I definitely need to liven up my study sessions. Thanks again!

[@MiriLee]

Yay! Does that mean you were dancing along with me?? Keep singing and dancing your way to the exam my friend!!

[@YondaimeApproved]

lmao the narrative is so cute! Evening date ends in a straight fist lol....

[@MiriLee]

hehehe I'm glad you enjoyed my silly storytelling episode. These moments make studying less monotonous, doesn't it?

[@abygailrandall7244]

By far the funniest video so far. Love you OT Miri🥰💓🤣

[@abygailrandall7244]

Oh n give the date a thumbs up

[@MiriLee]

awww, I appreciate your love!! Thank you for being here and for all your comments and engagement. Let's me know I'm not speaking (or dancing) in an empty cyber room :)

[@ToanTheNomad]

Love this!!! It’s so occupational!! Reminds me of finger tutting dance 😂. Btw, the story on the last one can represent reaching 1st base! So you touch the base of your palm/thenar eminence 😆

[@MiriLee]

Aww, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And I love that last one representing reaching 1st base. Thank you for sharing that with us!!

[@hinakausar7820]

Nice one .....love this specially dance moves of your hand

[@MiriLee]

Hi Hina!! Glad you liked it! I hope you're doing well. It's good to hear from you ❤️

[@passpreciousthemike8984]

Watching this in 2020 and OT MIRI, you are adorable! I can’t stop laughing. But I definitely will not forget this.

[@MiriLee]

Aww, I am late to respond to your message, but I'm reading your comment 2 months later and finding myself smiling ear to ear.

[@passpreciousthemike8984]

@@MiriLee Hi Miri! What a wonderful surprise! I needed this. I take my exam tomorrow and I’m extremely nervous. But I just have to stay positive. Thank you for all your videos! You are amazing!

[@JennSmart]

Omg that was so funny at the beginning 🤣

[@t.c.5456]

Thanks

[@MusicyOfficial]

Love this video

[@MargoJayne]

Gettin' wild on a Saturday night!

[@OTSensorySeeker]

And then you head to step 5 - Straight to a relationship/ or marriage!

[@MiriLee]

Yes!!! And happily ever after! ❤️

[@elizabethbabin6210]

Love watching this video. You are so cute and bring fun to OT studying :).

[@MiriLee]

Aww Liz, you're sweet. Hope your week is off to a great start! Love you~

[@elizabethbabin6210]

Yes Miri is going good, thanks. Hope everything is well with u! 💗

[@shirleyyahrling579]

By far my favorite video lol!!!!

[@MiriLee]

Ha! It may be my favorite video too! Well, I probably had most fun making it. It was a total impromptu video that I made one morning in a daze shortly after waking up. My fingers were swollen and feeling stiff, so I thought why not do some tendon gliding exercises? :D

[@hmmm20]

Wonderful 😍

[@abrielschlange8214]

Last one: you'll rake in the check to pay for the meal for you and your new friend!

[@MiriLee]

I love it, Abriel!! So much creativity all around. Gotta love occupational therapy : )

[@allthingsamberb4516]

You lead them STRAIGHT to the door....LOL! JK

[@christophersauvageau2059]

End could be hand hug goodbye! :)

[@MiriLee]

Yes!!

[@ckkimchee7248]

last step: the restaurant folds the table to close up ;)

[@akdennisjr]

Quick question, is there a difference between tendon gliding, natural gliding and Medial nerve gliding exercises, or are they all the same ?

[@CG-JAVA]

The last sign is the classic hitchhikers signal to catch a ride home bc you clearly drank too much and spent all your money on your date.

[@MiriLee]

hehehe I love all these creative endings to the unfinished story!

[@maryangela3745]

and the straight fist can be "you fell for them!"

[@MiriLee]

Ha! I like that! I could not think of anything for the life of me! See? This is why we need each other : )

[@maryangela3745]

haha OTs are the best I'm so glad I got into this career!

[@newby301]

That was super cute

[@nikkynobisjost2647]

Full fist, they are locked in! Hahaha

[@MiriLee]

Ha!! Nice!!! I'm definitely gonna remember that one! 😂😂❤️

[@carolinefavrot3612]

the last step to help remember can be "show me your nails, like engagement ring ready" after the nice table top dinner!!

[@MiriLee]

oh nice, I like! Thanks for sharing, Caroline!

[@lorenakazmierski8271]

Byeee boyyy (or gurrrl)! You weren't as great as I thought :-(((

[@MiriLee]

I love hearing all these creative endings to the story I never finished. I love our profession and the creativity that oozes out of each and every one of us ❤️

[@JessicaIsaac-f2n]

loved this video so much!!! last exercise could be "close off the night"

[@MiriLee]

Definitely!! I like that! Thank you : )