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Whitey Whitthuhn
No full textAt a luncheon, Gene Cox, former president of the Curative Care Network, introduces I.R. "Whitey" Whitthuhn, former president of the Milwaukee Kiwanis Club. Whitthuhn describes the growth of Curative Care Network at the 92nd Street location.ColorSoundCurative Care Networ
Curative Care Network [Company Promotion]
No full textPromotional piece focusing on the mission, history, and services of the Curative Care Network.ColorSoundCurative Care Networ
Home Visit
No full textA female occupational therapist makes a home visit and interacts with a female child using various techniques.ColorSilentCurative Care Networ
Adult Therapy
No full textIntroductory title card reads: "Motivation and control of desired muscular activity are obtained through carefully selected and adapted occupations and recreations. The therapist must have adequate training in the fundamental principles of muscle action and must have ingenuity in adapting her materials and equipment to the treatment prescribed by the physician. The following pictures demonstrate underlying principles." Film demonstrates the use of various occupational therapies involving woodworking and weaving to improve finger extension. Final title card reads: "The psychological effect of occupational therapy is to focus attention away from disability, to increase mental rest and to maintain work habits."GrayscaleSilentCurative Care Networ
Adult Therapy: Mr. Gridner and Mrs. Wilbur
No full textIntroductory title card reads: "Curative Workshop of Milwaukee, A Community Agency for Physical Restoration." Mr. Gridner, a welder, receives hot paraffin treatments, massage, and exercise. Mrs. Wilbur, a drill press operator, is treated for a compound fracture and receives hydrotherapy, massage, and exercise.
Note: The part of this film focusing on Mr. Gridner (from 12 sec. to 5 min., 17 sec.) also appears in film #16 (from 3 min. to 8 min., 9 sec.). Similarly, the part of this film focusing on Mrs. Wilbur (from 5 min., 30 sec. to 7 min., 40 sec.) also appears in film #13 (from beginning to 2 min., 5 sec.).ColorSoundCurative Care Networ
Junior League Curative Workshop [silent]
No full textIntroductory title card reads: "The Junior League Curative Workshop offers its facilities to the physicians of Milwaukee for treatment of orthopedic conditions. Physical and Occupational Therapy are carefully correlated for the return of physical function and psychological adjustment." Film shows children afflicted with infantile paralysis and other injuries, as well as an adult male and female, undergoing treatment at the Workshop. Final title card reads: "In every department of the Workshop we find the young and old working their way back to health, happiness, and self-support."GrayscaleSoundCurative Care Networ
Adult Therapy: Dr. H., Mr. T., and Others
No full textIntroductory title card reads: "Fracture of the right humerus. Each week the gain in motion in measured and graphed." An occupational therapist measures the range of motion of a patient’s hand and records the findings. She then measures the arm. Film shows wood-working. The background seems to be in a building prior to the Curative building at 18th and Wells Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The next title card reads: "Dislocation of right elbow and laceration of forearm muscles." Film shows a woman working at a loom. The next title card reads: "Pott’s fracture of ankle. Swelling and limitation of motions. Special pedals make it possible to adapt the jigsaw for either flexor or extensor treatments." Footage shows a man operating a bicycle-powered saw. The film continues in this way, introducing patients (Dr. H., Mr. T, etc.), and showing various injuries and their treatment at the Curative Workshop. Near the end (9 min., 55 sec.), a title card reads: "Students of Occupational Therapy from Milwaukee Downer College are supervising treatments as a part of their training requirements." Patients play billiards, card games, and board games.GrayscaleSilentCurative Care Networ
Adult Therapy: Mr. Bolton and Mr. Gridner
No full textOpening title cards read: "This film was produced by the Curative Workshop of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mr. Bolton had a back strain and contusions at work. Inductotherm (deep heat), massage and posture training are prescribed." Film shows Mr. Bolton receiving these treatments. Next title card reads: "Mr. Gridner, a welder, had a crushing injury to his ankle and foot. Hot paraffin treatments, massage and exercise." Film shows Mr. Gridner receiving these treatments.ColorSilentCurative Care Networ
Adult Therapy: Mrs. Duff and Others
No full textFirst part of the film (to 2 min., 55 sec.) shows female and male patients undergoing occupational therapy. The woman receives hydrotherapy, turns a handle, and works on a loom. The man performs carpentry. The second part of the film (from 3 min.) opens with introductory title slides that read: "Home Service Department provides Occupational Therapy for homebound patients referred under medical direction of their own physicians. Patient pays for treatment if finances permit otherwise Community Chest money covers cost." Film tracks the progress of a female patient, Mrs. Duff, in improving muscle strength and mobility. Final title card reads: "Bed-ridden seven months ago, she is now independently carrying on household tasks. Gain will continue. Cost of treatments to date $152."ColorSilentCurative Care Networ
Treatment Techniques for Children with Cerebral Palsy at the Curative Workshop
No full textIntroductory title cards read: "The following film shows treatment techniques for children with Cerebral Palsy. They are referred under the medical direction of the clinic or private physician. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment leads to greater physical benefit and to the development of a well adjusted child. Introducing three children who are learning greater independence." These children are Jackie, Bonnie, and Janie. Film shows occupational therapists interacting with the children both at the Workshop and during home visits.ColorSilentCurative Care Networ
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