Spinal Cord Injury C1-C8 | OT Miri

[@jamjam827]

I'm at the part where you start singing the Ariel/C7 song and I am almost moved to tears at the amount of effort and care you put in (with this video and all the other videos/resources) to help information stick in exhausted, NBCOT-fearing students' brains. OTMIRI YOU ARE A TREASURE THAT MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL COSTS!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@MiriLee]

Jamie, this is the sweetest message and I'm nearly in tears reading your heartfelt words. Thank you so much for conveying your sincere appreciation and love. Messages like this really go a long way in keeping my passion alive for our community and this project. So thank you for breathing life into this my work and passion. I appreciate you so much and am very grateful that you took the time to encourage and lift my spirit today.

[@muse_1463]

Must’ve been your time of the month lol. Need a miodol?

[@cambryfloyd9216]

I’m the NBCOT fearing student currently and also in tears! So thankful for these videos! ❤️💗❤️💗

[@DianaLopez-sx5ix]

Please come teach at my school!!! You would make the best professor. No one's ever taught occupational therapy the way you do and your teaching methods are brilliant. Thank you for being our greatest cheerleader, advocate, teacher and friend! Love you OT Miri and so happy you're back!

[@MiriLee]

You're so sweet, Diana. You never fail to lift my spirits and encourage me. I've enjoyed getting to know you better and hope we will continue to lift each other up through the many transitions of our OT journey. Love you so much, Diana!

[@Christina-ol7mu]

You're the best! here's a song I learned to go with OT Miri's super helpful info. C1-C3 turn my head so I can see C4 Breathe more, Shrug my shoulders to ignore C5 Arms up high, bend my elbows, pretend to fly (birds don't have hands or fingers) C6 extend my wrist, tenodesis helps me exist C7 Im in heaven, transfer myself, independent livin C8 This is great, now my thumbs can manipulate

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for sharing Christina!

[@seanthorton6882]

Just finished watching the video. You have an incredible skill and talent for explaining concepts in a way that's easy and fun to understand. You make the information come alive and I'm always impressed with how well your organize your content using real life examples to make the information stick. I've watched all your videos and love them all, but this is probably my favorite. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication. It does not go unnoticed and it's very much appreciated!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sean. I appreciate your continued support and your messages go a long way in letting me know that my efforts and passion are not in vain. These words breathe life into my work and inspire me to keep creating content for our community... So thank you for taking a moment to express your appreciation and encourage my spirit.

[@elizabethoneill9495]

As an aside from my first comment, if anyone needs another way to remember that Ariel is C7, remember that her father rules the 7 seas :)

[@MiriLee]

Oh, I love love love! Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth!!

[@Raller38]

Thank you so much for everything Miri! I used your videos for 2 months to help me prepare for the NBCOT exam and I just found out today I passed!!! You were an instrumental part of this accomplishment and it only felt right I come back here to say thank you before I begin my OT journey.

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear this news and thankful that you remembered to come back here to share this news with me! The excitement I feel when I hear this news NEVER gets old and it renews me every time. So thank you for having shared this journey with me. Please keep in touch!

[@hinakausar7820]

i just love this video ... no book or other resources have explained this topic in such a unique and fantastic way..... i love you for this........

[@amandae7503]

Thank you so much for all the love, care, and encouragement that you put into these videos! They always helped to motivate me to study. I just passed the NBCOT, and am proud to join the OT community as a COTA! Thanks Miri!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations, Amanda! I'm so happy you came back here to share this wonderful news with me! YAY! I'm jumping up and down and smiling ear to ear in excitement! Please keep me touch and let me know what it's like to start your first job as a COTA!!!! Congratulations again, Amanda! Let's keep growing together through the many transitions and growths of our OT career. Cheers!!!

[@elizabethoneill9495]

I really needed this not only because the information is easily digestible and engaging, but also because you make these videos feel so personal and make me feel so much more confident in myself and my abilities. Thank you for being an island of positivity in an ocean of test taking anxiety.

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for your kind feedback and sweet encouragement, Elizabeth. It makes such a big difference when I read notes like yours. Although I started this channel out of my own pain during the NBCOT exam, what continues to sustain my efforts and passion for this project is the wonderful community of people who remind me that these resources are indeed valuable and helpful. Your success is my success, and your happiness is my happiness. Thank you for taking a moment to share your appreciation- it breathes life into my work.

[@erikaduarte2615]

OT MIRI, I am on OTA student, and have began studying for the NBCOT. I plan to take the exam in the fall, and your videos have helped me so much! Thank you so much for being an additional resource during my OT journey!

[@misschanhauying]

This video is so clear and useful, especially with the use of cartoon characters. Thank you!

[@morganvaughn4381]

This must have taken sooooo long to make! Thank you for going to so much trouble! Watching your videos helps make learning fun and interesting!

[@MiriLee]

Morgan Vaughn Thank you for your feedback and kind words. This video was definitely a labor of love but I loved every minute of it, hoping that it would bring a smile to those who are stressed and overwhelmed while studying.

[@veekay5018]

OT Miri! I passed my exam because of you, you made everything so easy to understand. Thanks!!

[@MiriLee]

Aww that’s so great to hear! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! Thank you so remembering me and coming back hear to share this exciting news. Makes my heart so happy ❤️❤️

[@rinnieran]

Less than 2 weeks out from my exam and I felt like I was hitting a wall tonight, I decided to take a break from practice tests to watch this video and your kind encouraging spirit gave me so much hope again! I appreciate all the work you do, you have helped so many. You are a very special individual Miri! I am incredibly grateful for the care and consideration you put into your videos

[@TheArianaO]

I am an OT student and was assigned this video to watch for my adult intervention class. All of our classes have turned into online classes because of COVID, and this was such an uplifting and awesome video to watch and learn from. Online learning has been difficult, but you made learning so enjoyable and interactive through this video! Thank you for your resources!

[@MiriLee]

What a delightful message, Ariana. Thank you for taking a moment to share your sweet and kind feedback. I'm so happy to know you and your classmates are enjoying these videos and finding them helpful. Thank you for studying with me and sharing this wonderful OT journey with me!

[@hwmao1]

Yay! Thank you for uploading this again. This was one of my favorite videos of yours. Super helpful and great refreshment.

[@MiriLee]

It's my pleasure! This was perhaps the most requested video of all time so I'm happy to be able to bring it back. It took a lot of work, and many hours... Truly a labor of love for the community I love most... Thank you for being here and sharing your OT journey with me!

[@nataliegarfield2467]

Totally random side note but to remember that C5 is the level associated with Vinnie the Pooh (and thus that the functional outcome is elbow flexion, etc.), I realized that the roman numeral for 5 is V, as in Vinnie. Unsure if this silly tip will help anyone but I thought I'd share it in case it does. This NBCOT has so much to know on it that I'm always happy to hear any mnemonics that I can!

[@MiriLee]

It's the random, silly things that often make dense topics come alive! Thank you for sharing this with me and our community. I love love love it when I learn new and different ways to make the material stick.

[@asmrpjm673]

I'm in tears reading these comments. Thank you so much. You remind me why I wanted to be a cota in the first place. I had viral encephalitis and was in a coma for three weeks. I went through so much therapy and when I felt better I said I want to give back and being a cota was how I found I could do that. I finally found my place in the world but I've been worried about the test. I feel lost and so overwhelmed about studying. Now that I found your videos, I have a great hope that I can pass this test. Thank you so much

[@MiriLee]

I've been going through all your comments and they have moved my heart deeply. Thank you so much for being here to share your story, your struggles and your journey. Even after years of taking the exam, I can still tangibly feel the anxiety and fear I experienced while preparing for the NBCOT exam, and I know it's not an easy journey. It was one of the most difficult, isolating and discouraging times of my life and I didn't want anyone else to feel that way. The pain I felt during that time is what gave birth to this KZbin channel and my website. So it gives me great joy and a sense of gratitude to know that my videos can offer hope that you can pass this test. You are not alone my friend. You can do this, and you will. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

[@asmrpjm673]

@@MiriLee Thank you so much, Miri. Its really hard for me not to get discouraged sometimes. I don't have the best memory post coma and I sometimes wonder how I can remember everything. I keep getting around 60% on my practice tests. I feel better with your videos and encouragement, especially during this time. Miri, I think you're an amazingly special human being and if I ever had the chance to meet you I'd want to be your friend and if I ever did therapy with you I'd know I'd get better because I'd work hard so as to never disappoint you. Merry almost Christmas! Sending you love from Washington state.

[@kdibs227cheerleader]

Thank you so much! Watching this video actually showed me that I know more about SC injuries than I thought awesome video!!

[@MiriLee]

It's true, Kelly! You DO know so much more than you think you know! So be quick to be encouraged and slow to be discouraged my friend. Hope you're having a restful night and peaceful dreams~ ❤

[@rachelperez4518]

Miri! I found out this morning that I passed the NBCOT on my first try!! I could not have done this without all your videos! I watched your videos RELIGIOUSLY. I am similar to you where learning has always been difficult for me, I am the student who is always at the bottom and the last to finish. This was the first EVER big exam that I passed on my first try Thank you so much for your videos to help me through the NBCOT study process!!!!

[@MiriLee]

aww congratulations, Rachel! This is really wonderful news and it made my day! It means a lot to me that you came back here to share this exciting news with me- thank you! And thank you for opening up your heart to me and having shared this very special journey leading up to your success. I'm so happy for you, Rachel!

[@charlottemoyer4801]

Miri, I just passed my NBCOT with a score of 521 on my first try! You were my savior during studying!!! Thank you!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations Charlotte! I'm so happy for you and excited for what's ahead! I wish you nothing but the best as you begin this next chapter of your life. Please stay in touch!

[@PhD4me]

What other materials and methods did you use. I will be testing soon and would love to get some advice. Thanks

[@charlottemoyer4801]

@@PhD4me I used the "purple book" and AOTA Exam Prep package (available online, it has practice tests and such).

[@2BLAYVE]

​@@MiriLee at what SCI level can a patient self-cath? C6 or C7?

[@jadecastro1987]

OT Miri is an angel on earth. Thank you so much for this helpful video! I'm preparing for the NBCOT and this is the first time I've been able to remember what is associated with each level.

[@MiriLee]

That's so great to hear, Jade! I'm really happy to know that this video was helpful to you. Thank you for studying with me!

[@ashleysrae]

Thank you Miri! I know these videos take so much time to make and you are appreciated!!

[@ashleysrae]

Especially using Vinnie the Pooh! He's my favorite so I'll never forget this now🙃

[@MiriLee]

Aww I'm so happy to hear it was helpful! Thank you for taking a moment to connect with me and express your support and appreciation!

[@casiecurry2192]

You have a beautiful voice!! I take my certification exam TOMORROW and your videos have been amazing refreshers for me. Thank you for this information and all the work you put into your videos!

[@GeetanjaliJoshi56]

you know shes the best when you spend 35 mins of a sci lecture. ly miri

[@MiriLee]

awww, thank you for spending your valuable time with me!

[@itzdasha6069]

Thank you so much for these videos. They have been so helpful, during my study journey. I just found out I passed the NBCOT exam.

[@MiriLee]

Wow, I'm late to respond but congratulations! Thank you for having shared this meaningful chapter of your life with me. I'm elated to hear this wonderful news and hope you continue to thrive in everything you do.

[@jasminethomas5290]

This is probably the best SCI teaching video ever!! I take my exam this Thursday

[@MiriLee]

aww Jasmine, I appreciate your feedback. How are you doing? How are you feeling after taking the exam? I know that the waiting period is often just as hard as the days leading up to the exam, but I hope you'll find solace in knowing that everything will always come together at a timing that is perfect for you!

[@kaylynbryant4060]

I’m a current OTA student and my whole class swears by your videos!! We all absolutely love them and find them insanely helpful. Thank you so much for doing this for all us students!!!!!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you Kaylyn, and please extend my thanks and love to everyone in your class! I am grateful for your support, love and our shared journey. Thank you for being here. *hug*

[@mkurian05]

watching you currently at 11:37 pm and have absolutely 0 complaints haha! was falling asleep trying to read my boring class slides on SCI but you just made it all better!!! thank you as always, you rock and keep being awesome!!!

[@MiriLee]

Aww Merin, what a delightful message. Thank you for brightening my day with your sweet comment. I appreciate you being here and am grateful for our shared journey. I hope you continue to feel supported here. Sending love and light your way, Miri

[@dpbigman]

Best video ever! Ariel is my favorite too! Also have the whole thing memorized! Thank you Miri!❤

[@MiriLee]

Oh, let's sing and dance to this song together one day, Cathie!!

[@dpbigman]

@@MiriLee That would be awesome! I want to thank you for all you do the the OT community. You are such an inspiration to me in positivity and dedication. I love all your videos. And Noah is soooooo CUTE! ❤

[@mallorykantos987]

Your best video yet !!! My test day is fast approaching. Thank you Miri!

[@MiriLee]

So happy you enjoyed this video, Mallory! Sending you all my best and lots of love as you prepare for this exam. There is nothing you can't master here so go in there confident and show them what you got!

[@ShaliniOT]

Ms.Miri I couldn't stop listening to you at all... U grabbed all my attention. I'm an OT Student. And thanks alot u have kind of broadened my perspective. Love you 🌹 keep doing this wonderful job!

[@MiriLee]

awww what a nice message. Thank you so much for your love and support. I'm happy to know you're enjoying these videos and hope you continue to feel supported. Thank you for studying with me.

[@stephanie8sapio]

You have responded to every single comment made in your videos!!! Your care for others is evident. Thank you for caring. I am having trouble with work hardening programs and conditioning. I am not confident when answering practice questions in that area. Do you have videos for work hardening? Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!! You have a gift.

[@MiriLee]

Aww, thank you so much for your sweet words. With a toddler and a baby, I may not be as quick to respond, but I do make it a point to read and respond to each and every comment. I love our community here and the meaningful connections forged through our shared journey. It gives me so much pleasure to receive comments such as yours and I take great delight in feeling connected to you here. So thank you for taking a moment to reach out and connect with me.

[@amiiloves1500]

I can’t believe I found you omg. This is the best way to learn for me! I’m so thankful for the way you teach because I loooooove Disney and the fact that you used it to teach the Cs omg. I’m freaking out because I actually learned this hahah

[@MiriLee]

Yay, I'm so happy you found me too, Amanda! Thank you for being here and sharing your love of Disney with me!

[@ryleegalloner62]

I loved the part with the Ariel song, even years later your videos are helpful for studying for NBCOT exam Thank you for everything

[@sarahbrew8131]

This video is perfect timing! I am sitting in a coffee shop studying SCI right now (for the NBCOT in 3 weeks). Thank you!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for spending your Sunday afternoon with me, Sarah! I hope you enjoyed the video and got a lot of value out of it! I'll be thinking of you as you prepare to sit for the exam in 3 weeks! Sending you lots of love ❤

[@aditasingh8434]

This video was amazing, the visuals were great ! thank you so much hope you can make more videos on the different diagnoses we come across in our OT profession.

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for studying with me Adita. I'm happy to know you found this video helpful and am looking forward to providing more content in the future. Please stay safe out there and take good care.

[@rcmangagirl]

Thank you for your videos! I have trouble understanding the info on my own and I want to pass my NBCOT exam dearly. You make it easier to grasp and I enjoy your explanations. You're a wonderful person to take time to do these for the rest of us.

[@MiriLee]

I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you for being here and studying with me.

[@dwhite2386]

I have my NBCOT exam this week and man do I wish I found you forever ago. You are are easing my mind minute by minute and video by video. Thank you so much for the amazing content!

[@MiriLee]

How are you feeling after taking your exam? Thank you for having shared this journey with me.

[@dwhite2386]

@@MiriLee thank you for asking! I actually found you on Instagram and wrote you a message on how awesome you are. 😂I cannot express how thankful I am for your content! I passed all thanks to you! I did recently shared your content to a friend studying for hers too and it’s making all the difference for her! You’re content is absolutely amazing.

[@alisonmaddox457]

Hey Miri- love the clinical applications. It helped me come up with appropriate goals upon eval today with somebody dealing with incomplete C3 injury ❤️ couldn’t stop watching!! Great refresh.

[@MiriLee]

Hi Alison! Thank you for sharing that with me. I'm so happy to hear this video helped you come up with appropriate goals for your patient!!

[@lindsaybarrows9139]

OT Miri thank you for your hard work in developing these videos! I just found out I passed my exam 🎉

[@annalivingston9108]

Thank you so much, Miri!!! This subject has always been so intimidating and overwhelming to me, but you make it so easy to learn and conceptualize!

[@MiriLee]

I'm so happy to hear that! This was very intimidating for me too so I wanted to make it easier for everyone else studying for the exam so they wouldn't feel as lost as I once did. Thank you for studying with me!

[@bayliebrewer2780]

God bless you OT Miri!!!! You are a lifesaver. Thank you for providing such good information and fun ways to remember it!

[@MiriLee]

It's my pleasure and I'm happy you're here to share this journey together with me.

[@samw.4903]

My second level II fieldwork starts in the fall and this helped me so much with getting some quick tips on the functional outcomes! Thank you so much

[@MiriLee]

It’s my pleasure, Samuel! So happy to know this video helped you feel better prepared! Thank you for studying with me!

[@coreyoconnor7113]

I see in c5 elbow flexion is present and I know the biceps are the prime mover for forearm supination

[@aimeeschoel7754]

Wow I am in awe! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Studying for NBCOT OTA test and your word picture examples put my mind at ease!

[@MiriLee]

I'm so happy to hear it, Aimee! I hope you'll continue to feel comforted and grow in greater confidence as you prepare to sit for your exam.

[@nataliaquimisplua7773]

I don't have words to say THANK YOU for sharing this videos! God bless you 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@MiriLee]

You are so welcome Natalia!

[@kellymeyer6509]

The Little Mermaid Song!!!! Such a great video with tools to help remember!! You are amazing!

[@MiriLee]

The Little Mermaid makes everything less daunting and more do-able, right? I'm happy to know you enjoyed this video, Kelly!

[@dvssayer5621]

Such a pretty way to explain C injuries. Love your cute song. Blessings!

[@hiladudaie562]

This video is amazing, the visuals are great! Thank you Miri for putting so much effort and creativity in making your videos. I'm studding for the board exam and I'm thankful for your talent of explaining concepts in a way that's easy to understand. God bless you!

[@MiriLee]

I'm so thankful for people like you! Thank you for your encouragement, support and love. I really appreciate all the words of love you sprinkled throughout these videos. Wish I could give you a hug!

[@hiladudaie562]

@@MiriLee I have no doubt we'll meet one day and then I'll remind you your wish! In the last couple of months you have been my go-to person and virtual friend, and I cherish and appreciate you! This week for my board exam, I'm going to take a mental image of you with me: your caring thoughtful energy, your bright super professional eyes and your smile with witty-silly sense of humor (who encourage me to stand up and dance with you) 😀

[@baileyrhoades8793]

Miri! I just have to leave a comment to let you know that you helped me pass the exam and as of today, I am officially an OTR! This video on SCI was the best explanation and really helped me to better understand how to apply this info to the questions. You were so helpful thank you so so much!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing this wonderful news with me, Bailey! I'm so happy for you and am excited to know that you will be embarking on this most meaningful journey as an OTR! Thank you for having shared this journey with me. Please keep in touch, Bailey! Congratulations again!

[@lgyrslkkhe]

Bless your heart.

[@chrissy07girl]

Let you know I took the exam on July 7, passed on July 21 and started my first job (ota) last Monday. This was a very helpful video. The biggest help were the videos where you basically said that we were smart and gave encouragement. The biggest thing to remember is how to answer the questions and be confident. I went in with confidence and came out with confidence. I took myself out to lunch after and even got dessert.

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations on passing your exam, Christine! And how wonderful that you were able to start your job right away! I'm so happy for you and am encouraged to hear that my videos helped instill confidence in you. You're going to be such a bright light and source of encouragement to all who are lucky to come under your care. Please keep in touch. Sending a big hug!

[@charmaineeraee]

I never comment on youtube but I must comment on yours! You are inspirational and I appreciate your time, effort, and knowledge!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much for leaving your comment and for your support. I appreciate it very much. Thank you for sharing this journey and studying with me.

[@bernadettetymczyszyn39]

I listened the other day on headphones, and today visually on computer. Your references make it easy to remember.. We love Disney

[@MiriLee]

Disney makes everything more fun and memorable!

[@barshabaral7036]

Thank you so much for making all these videos. I passed my COTA exam today because of all your videos. Hope to meet you at the next AOTA conference.

[@jared19baker]

You're a stud, OT Miri. Thank you for the enthusiasm and for sharing your knowledge and clinical experience!!

[@MiriLee]

Hehe, no one has ever called me a stud. I like it. :D

[@charlenecoffing9778]

I am an OTA student assigned to watch this video as part of our physical dysfunction class, which I thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you for your time effort and TALENT, not only your singing voice, your commitment to helping people in the OT field is remarkable! Thank you again! I will be watching more of your videos and sharing them too 😁😍.

[@MiriLee]

Hi Charlene, thank you for thoughtful and encouraging feedback. I love sharing my knowledge and love for OT with our community and am encouraged to know that this video was helpful. Thank you for being here with your support and love.

[@bambam8783]

Your voice is so calming...

[@MiriLee]

Glad you can find comfort here. Thank you for studying with me.

[@leena5013]

This is incredible...Thank you so much for posting this content. I truly look forward to studying now.

[@MiriLee]

Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that Leena!

[@deadlyasasin123]

I'm starting my internship tomorrow and watching this was a very good refresher! You're so easy to understand OTMiri!

[@MiriLee]

Dio Brando I hope your first day of internship went well and am happy you were able to use my resources as a refresher. Thank you for being here!

[@rachelstone4922]

Miri, you are so wonderful. All of these videos have helped the info click in my brain and also reminded me why I am going for this amazing profession of OT. You are so genuine, sweet, and fun! I love your therapeutic use of self!! I will show my friends all of your videos. Keep doing what you love because your passion shines through to all of us

[@MiriLee]

Thank you, Rachel. Your thoughtful and kind message really encouraged my spirit today. I appreciate you taking a moment to express your love, support and appreciation. Thank you.

[@e.torres6797]

What a great video! Excellent way to help us remember! You are lovely!

[@MiriLee]

Aww, thank you so much. I appreciate you being here and am grateful for our shared journey. Please be safe and take good care.

[@alexandrabellerive5167]

You rock OTMiri!!!! Made SCI easier to learn 😍

[@MiriLee]

YAY! Made me so happy to hear that this video made SCI easier for you to learn! Thank you for studying with me, Alexandra!

[@katlynsullivan2737]

Miri! I'm taking my exam on 11/20 and this video SAVED ME!!! THANK-YOU!

[@MiriLee]

2 more days my friend!! I'll be thinking of you, holding you close to my heart and prayers!! Sending all my love and light your way!

[@julielozada2142]

I have been struggling with learning the SCI levels while studying for my exam and wow your video helped SO much!!!!

[@MiriLee]

Yay! So happy to hear! It's been delightful seeing your messages this morning on these different videos on the channel. Thank you for taking time to connect with me, Julie! I don't always have the chance to respond right away, but it really is a delight and highlight of my day when I read messages like this. So thank you!

[@stephlight123]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MIRI!! THIS WAS SO HELPFUL!!! YOU ROCK!!!

[@MiriLee]

You're so welcome!

[@amandamansfield5156]

I can't say thank you enough!!! ❤️

[@MiriLee]

My pleasure, Amanda! Thank you for being here and taking a moment to leave a note!

[@kristinmonical834]

I adore you and I am so thankful for your resources. It's fun to study for the NBCOT exam with you!

[@MiriLee]

I'm late to reply to your message, but wanted to thank you for studying with me. Thank you for being here!

[@mwinters59]

Miri!!! thank you sooo much, this is one of my favorite videos that has helped me with a very hard topic! Also I loved your C7 song :)

[@MiriLee]

You must be a Disney fan to have loved the C7 song!! Can we sing it together if we ever meet at the AOTA conference??? Or would that be totally strange? :P Thank you for sharing your OT journey with me!

[@charlierlaflosstv]

I'm a COTA/L thanks for the amazing and entertaining, warm, friendly vlog. You're very inspiring!!!

[@MiriLee]

It's been so heartwarming reading through all your comments and sweet feedback. Thank you for sharing your journey with me and studying with me, Charlier!

[@charlierlaflosstv]

@@MiriLee Aww thank you.💕🤗

[@theed4837]

By far the best video on sci

[@MiriLee]

Thank you. I'm happy to know you enjoyed this video!

[@rebeccahawkes-cates3275]

This is amazingly helpful! I was looking for a resource to just learn about movement based on level of injury (for APRN boards). This gave me so much more to be a better provider.

[@jayewolfstudios3156]

Thank you so much Miri, I learned many things in this video.

[@MiriLee]

JayeWolf Studios You’re very welcome. Thank you for studying with me and taking a moment to share your feedback and appreciation. It really means so much to me and this note put a big smile on my face as I’m getting ready to go to bed so thank you!

[@jayewolfstudios3156]

Thank you again, Miri. -OT student from Philippines.

[@sunbeamhealthcarerehabcent6869]

Hi Dr Miri, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your wonderful work. Thanks a ton. I am eagerly waiting for this one. Always, love to learn from your videos. God bless you and your family. Best wishes. Regards Senthil Chennai, India

[@MiriLee]

Thank you so much for being here and for your kind words, Senthil. I appreciate you taking a moment to share your appreciation and feedback. May you always walk in God's blessings.

[@nbarbieri1201]

As I watched this video I was trying to figure out how I could relate to the disney characters. While you were talking about C7, I remembered Ariel's dad used a TRIDENT. Now I will remember C7=Triceps! I think I was in first grade when that movie was released.Thanks for doing what you do!

[@MiriLee]

I love this! King Trident for Triceps! What a great association! Thank you for sharing this clever tip with all of us, Nick. Maybe you can do a SCI video part II with your own associations. You'd be great at it! Thank you for being here and studying with me. I appreciate you. Have a great day, Nick!

[@nbarbieri1201]

@@MiriLee Haha. No problem Miri! I was honestly grasping at straws and it just hit me out of the blue. I'm 38 years old and was one of the oldest students in my cohort, so I have to utilize all the cognitive memory tricks I can ;) If I think of any more associations, I will share with you and the community, for sure! Thank you again!

[@MiriLee]

Nick Barbieri I too was one of the oldest students in my cohort! ✨✨ So happy to share this journey with you. And yes, please do share all your tricks with us!

[@nbarbieri1201]

@@MiriLee That's really cool to hear similar stories. It gives me hope! 🙌

[@azurednawellness888]

Thank you so much dear Miri! ~ Besides learning and re-learning this lesson I had so much fun with you while learning OT again after a long hiatus or gap in the career. I recall so many things from my college studies but it was very instrumental to get to know you during this great period of transition as an OTA and through becoming a COTA. ~ I was looking for something to inspire me to greater heights within the OT profession since I work in physical dysfunction setting and I have a very holistic, spiritual background and perspective, and, as a whole I think I have FINALLY found the missing puzzle piece in the most serendipitous of ways! Indeed, having yet to put one plus one together; however, I am discovering I might not only want to pass this exam and end it there. ~ Most definitely, I am onto something of amazing proportions, a treasure only a holistic therapist can understand and value! I think you not only inspired me but I really have resonated with your teaching system and your caring, compassionate energy. I had lost hope that I could pass this exam, do great in the OT profession but now I am free, and the shift I sense within me is not only my kundalini rising and my spiritual awakening alone, it is a holistic way of life and a lifestyle that is so engrained within me that I sense something otherworldly beginning here, something just clicks and it is very exciting. ~ This is an impactful and wonderful profession and I even cherish it more since I have the ability to impact so many at the nursing home and moreover I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe, just maybe I end up teaching as well but who knows. Wherever my path leads me, I am grateful for having had the honor of knowing one of the best professors in the Occupational Therapy field. Sending much love and light your way, Siggi OTA/COTA🥇🥇💖💖💖🧬🧬

[@MiriLee]

Hi Siggi, thank you for your very heartfelt note. Your comment left me feeling inspired, encouraged and grateful. You have deep insights, wisdom and passion and our profession is better because you are in it. I hope you will stay in touch as you go through the many seasons and chapters of this OT journey. Thank you for being here and for your loving support.

[@bcpt4185]

I thought ur previous SCI presentation was great.. This one is superb.. Good job miri!.

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it and am so happy to see that you've come to visit and say hi even after passing your PT exam! Thank you for your support. Please stay safe and healthy during this time.

[@clairehadley8045]

Thank you Miri!! your videos have helped me so much to study for my boards. I love the way you explain things and you seem like such a nice and fun person :) Thank you for all that you do!!

[@MiriLee]

Hi Claire! I'm so happy you're here studying with me. Thank you for your sweet message- made my day!

[@bangtan4342]

I thank u so much miri!!! ty queen !! Keep doing videos we need u 😢 🥹‼️

[@kendellblunden5543]

This is so helpful! I love all of the examples you've provided.

[@MiriLee]

Glad you enjoyed it Kendell!

[@adalineharbert5644]

I'm reviewing for fieldwork, this was a wonderful review! Will definitely be watching your other videos too!

[@MiriLee]

I'm so happy to hear it! Thanks for studying with me Adaline!

[@gphikicks7040]

The amount of info and effort in this video and it has 6 dislikes??? smh haters

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you for your support. I'm grateful for people like you. Thank you for studying with me.

[@cklucy1]

Thank you so much for adding music and songs to the ability to recall> I finally feel like this is something I can accomplish and remember when the time comes for the test. When I was in class I used songs to remember many of the muscles and bone connections and helped my classmates. Thank you for doing this. I wanted to suggest that you sign up for a patreon account because then you could have subscribers pay you a little bit each month. It's free and a great easy way to solicit donations for your work. Please let me know if you do!

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for your kind words and support. I appreciate it so much and will consider your thoughtful suggestion. Thank you for studying with me. I hope you continue to feel encouraged and grow in confidence as you share this journey with me.

[@jamilahturner5880]

Thank you for this video! I'm currently in OTA school and this helped a lot.

[@MiriLee]

My pleasure, Jamilah! I appreciate you and am grateful that we can connect even during a global pandemic and learn together!

[@t.c.5456]

Miri I passed my boards. Thank you!!!

[@MiriLee]

Congratulations! I'm late to respond to your message, but I wanted to let you know that I am celebrating with you in spirit! Thank you for having shared this journey with me. Please keep in touch and if you don't mind sharing, let me know where you end up practicing! Congratulations again!

[@vonnav5108]

I finally understand better thanks Miri god bless u 💕

[@MiriLee]

So happy to hear, Vonna! Thank you for taking a moment to connect with me. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@javyhameed3654]

I love this.What a Splendid presentation!!!!!!

[@MiriLee]

Javy Hameed awww so happy you liked it. Thank you for studying with me Javy!

[@javyhameed3654]

@@MiriLee Thank you so much.Hats off teacher!!

[@avachristensen1274]

I know of a couple C3 Quadriplegics that don't need a ventilator because they learned and are incomplete injuries but they don't have any movement below neck and very mild sensation below the injury level.

[@abrilruby2081]

Hi, OTMiri! I'm taking my exam next month! Please consider explaining how to choose DME and a tub transfer bench versus shower chairs with or without arm rests, bedside commode versus elevated toilet insert (e.g.) This is something I really struggle with. Thank you for all your videos! ♡

[@MiriLee]

Thank you for studying with me! Because of the sheer volume of content related to SCI, I couldn't cover every aspect. But I do hope to do a video covering your requested topic soon. In the meantime, I would like to encourage you to review your textbook, especially if you have the Pedretti's Occupational Therapy Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, as it has a wonderful chapter going over this very topic. There's nothing here that you can't master on your own!!

[@abrilruby2081]

@@MiriLee Thank you!!

[@nathaliasilva1426]

Yess thank you!

[@MiriLee]

You're welcome, Nathalia!

[@owlsmakemesing]

Hi Miri! Your videos have been so helpful with my understanding of these different topics! Would you consider doing a video on work hardening programs and OT's role in them? A lot of the practice exams I've been taking have had those types of questions and I haven't been able to find a good resource that explains it well. Thank you!

[@MiriLee]

Hi Mary! I'm happy to hear you've found my videos to be helpful. I would love to do a video on work hardening and it's definitely on my list!!

[@margotvanoni3679]

Fabulous summary- your videos help me remember so much more- thanks for letting me join

[@MiriLee]

My pleasure! Thank you for being here!

[@Sternschnuppen85]

Such great descriptions/parallels!! :)

[@MiriLee]

So happy you enjoyed this video. Thank you for studying with me and Ariel!

[@gitaseleh5230]

Bravo.Thanks best teacher

[@MiriLee]

aww, thank you Gita. I'm happy you're here and grateful for our shared journey.

[@chrissy07girl]

I love how you use fairytale stories to help us remember the different levels. I can't remember their names but this couple has a KZbin channel rocking and rolling with (their names). The guy has a c6.

[@alejandrahenao7408]

Hi Miri! First of all, I would like to thank you for giving us these amazing resources. I am taking my boards in 2.5 weeks and these videos have really helped me grasp the information that I needed! I was wondering if you are planning on doing a video on the other assessments? Such as ADL/psychosocial assessments? I am having trouble differentiating them and I know you would make a great video. Thanks again :)

[@MiriLee]

You're welcome, Alejandra! I'm glad you're finding my resources to be helpful and hope you continue to feel supported here. I have been wanting to make more videos on assessments, but just haven't had a chance to get to them yet. It's unlikely I'll be able to make one in the next couple of weeks before your exam, but I want to encourage you to approach this topic area as if you were the one teaching it. How would you approach the topic and break it down? How would you organize the content and what creative visuals or mnemonics would you use to help you remember certain assessments? Believe me when I say that you already have everything you need within you to pass this exam, with or without my videos. So put on your teaching cap and see if you can come up with an epic way to learn this topic!! You'll be amazed at what you come up with.

[@alejandrahenao7408]

OT Miri thank you so much, I will definitely use the strategies I’ve learned from you. I’m nervous, but you have definitely helped me gain the confidence I need to pass :)

[@RachLaGreca]

PT stdeitn studying for boards, and I have to say the BIGGEST THANK YOU

[@MiriLee]

Aww thank you for being here! So happy to hear it clicked for you and that you enjoyed studying with me!

[@dcain119]

Very helpful thank you. I appreciate all the videos you make.

[@MiriLee]

You're very welcome!

[@mikeayala773]

Great information, such a blessing!!

[@MiriLee]

aww thank you! This community is a blessing to me!

[@eziamaraoguibe6212]

I love your videos, they are easy to understand. Thank you!

[@MiriLee]

I'm so happy to hear! Thank you for being here and studying with me. I hope you're doing well.