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Strategies
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Compensatory Strategies for Grooming Hair

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTPTSLPADLsArthritisNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsShouldersSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource outlines adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies that can be used to maximize independence with grooming hair.
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Handout
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Floor To Chair Transfer Techniques for People With Paraplegia

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTPTNervous System Conditions
This document is designed to help people with paraplegia learn to transfer from the floor, and outlines several techniques that can be utilized.
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Clinical Reference
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Toys and Games to Complement Speech Therapy Sessions

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This resource lists board games that can be incorporated into speech therapy sessions based on the different parameters of speech-language pathology.
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Therapy Material
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Numerical Problem Solving with Basketball

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCalculations and Time
When asking patients about their hobbies and interests to incorporate those when creating person-centered goals, a common response is “basketball.” This activity is made for those basketball lovers to target their numerical problem solving skills related to their favorite sport.
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Therapy Material
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Shopping Mall Deductive Reasoning Puzzle

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryPlanning/OrganizingVisual Processing
This activity requires individuals to read complex clues and use the information to make inferences to solve the puzzle with the spaces provided.
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Clinical Reference
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Pain Management for the Hemiplegic Shoulder

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTPTStroke
This resource covers different pain management strategies for pain coming from a hemiplegic shoulder. Saikaley, M., Iruthayarajah, J., Pauli, G., Iliescu, A., Wiener, J., Cotoi, A., Fragis, N., Viana, R., Chae, J., Wilson, R., Miller, T., & Teasell, R. (2018). Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. In R. Teasell (Ed.), Evidence-Based Review of […]
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Eval Tool
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Vision Screening

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTPTSLPAgingBalance/VestibularBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjurySports and ExerciseStrokeVisual Impairment/NeglectVisual Processing
This screening can provide initial information on potential vision deficits.
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Handout
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Dangers of Hypoxemia (Low Oxygen)

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AdultOTPTSLPCOPD
This handout outlines why it is important to monitor your oxygen levels, and why using oxygen is important when it is prescribed by your physician. Beasley, R., Chien, J., Douglas, J., Eastlake, L., Farah, C., King, G., Moore, R., Pilcher, J., Richards, M., Smith, S., & Walters, H. (2016). Target oxygen saturation range: 92-96% versus […]
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Clinical ReferenceHandout
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Connecting Blood Vessels to Brain Function

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTPTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This handout will increase the understanding of the major blood vessels of the brain and how they support brain function.
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Handout
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Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTPTDiabetes
Use this document to educate your patients and yourself on the risks and management strategies for ulcers and wounds caused by arterial insufficiency. O’Sullivan, S. B., Schmitz, T. J., (2015). Physical Rehabilitation. FA Davis.
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Handout
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Tips & Strategies for Longer Phrases

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
PediatricSLPLanguage Development
This resource provides ideas for expanding your child’s verbalizations from single words to phrases and sentences.
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Clinical Reference
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Discharge Checklist

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
PediatricSLPArticulationAutismFeeding and SwallowingLanguage DevelopmentLiteracyPediatric Brain InjuryPediatric Voice
This checklist can be utilized to ensure appropriate, thoughtful, and thorough discharge planning for anyone on your caseload.
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Handout
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Strategies for Conserving Energy During Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTPTSLPADLsBrain InjuryMedications and WellnessPlanning/Organizing
This material instructs patients to generate strategies to conserve energy when completing basic ADLs and IADLS such as grocery shopping, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
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Handout
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The Importance of Personal Hygiene

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLsBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainCOPDDiabetesMedications and WellnessMental HealthSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout details why engaging in personal hygiene tasks is important for the client and is appropriate for people with cognitive impairments/delay or with mental health challenges.
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Handout
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Oxygen Delivery Devices

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTPTSLPRespiratory Care
This material provides basic information on various oxygen delivery devices.
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Eval Tool
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Lower Extremity Hop Tests

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTPTOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
This eval tool helps guide a therapist and athlete through lower extremity hop tests and discusses their interpretation. Ebert, J. R., Du Preez, L., Furzer, B., Edwards, P., & Joss, B. (2021). Which hop tests can best identify functional limb asymmetry in patients 9-12 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction employing a hamstrings tendon autograft? […]
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Clinical Reference
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Splinting for Spinal Cord Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTPTADLsSpinal Cord Injury
This resource covers common splints for individuals with SCI.
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Clinical Reference
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Assessing Common Reflexes

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTPTNervous System Conditions
This document outlines common reflexes and gives you a refresher on how to administer the tests. O’Sullivan, S. B., Schmitz, T. J., (2015). Physical Rehabilitation. FA Davis.
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