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Handout

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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AdultOTPTSLPCancerCardiovascular Disease
This handout details the condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including the risks, symptoms, prevention, and how to respond in the case of a DVT.
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Handout

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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AdultOTPTArm/HandOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
This resource details what De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is and how to treat it.
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Therapy Material

Visual Memory Activity

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AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain InjuryMemoryVisual Impairment/NeglectVisual Processing
This material works on visual memory in a fun way, with aspects of fine motor skills incorporated. It provides guidance on how to implement it in an individual and group treatment setting.
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Clinical Reference

How To: California Tri Pull Taping Method

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AdultOTPTOrthopaedicsShouldersStroke
This reference provides the clinician an overview of the California Tri Pull Taping method and how to apply the technique to an individual with a subluxed shoulder. Vitoonpong, T., Chang K.V. (2021). Shoulder Subluxation. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-.Ravichandran, H., Janakiraman, B., Sundaram, S., Fisseha, B., Gebreyesus, T., & Yitayeh […]
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Therapy Material

Garage Tools Deductive Reasoning Puzzle

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryPlanning/Organizing
This activity requires individuals to read complex clues and use the information to make inferences to solve the puzzle with the table provided.
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Therapy Material

Constraint Induced Language Treatment (CILT) Kitchen Scene

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AdultSLPAphasia
Constraint induced language treatment (CILT) is a communication task that relies solely on verbal communication avoiding the use of compensatory strategies. This activity focuses on vocabulary related to a kitchen scene.
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Handout

Pain Rules HEP Guide

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AdultOTPTChronic Pain
This intervention piece is a great tool to give with the initial exercise program. It outlines several different options that the clinician can choose for the patient regarding allowed pain with exercise. Smith, B. E., Hendrick, P., Smith, T. O., Bateman, M., Moffatt, F., Rathleff, M. S., Selfe, J., & Logan, P. (2017). Should exercises […]
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Clinical Reference

The Case Against Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises (NSOMEs) to Improve Speech Production

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Non-oral motor treatment (NOMTs) have become more popular among speech-language pathologists. However, this treatment approach has limited to no evidence to support the use of NOMTs within the speech therapy session. This clinical resource provides more information about this controversial treatment approach for improving speech abilities. Lass, N. J., & Pannbacker, M. (2008). The application […]
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Therapy Material

Figurative Language Activity

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AdultSLPBrain Injury
We often use sayings that have meaning beyond the literal meaning. This material allows a person to practice their understanding of figurative language while also targeting attention, memory, verbal expression, and visual scanning.
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Handout

Apple Accessibility Features for Visual Impairments

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVisual Impairment/NeglectVisual Processing
This resource provides details regarding accessibility features and accommodations for a person with visual impairments using Apple devices and includes instructions for setup.
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Clinical Reference

Evidence-Based Practice for Managing Fall Risk in Older Adults

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AdultOTPTAgingFall Risk
This document is a quick reference for commonly used outcome measures for older individuals to determine if they have risk of falling. The document outlines what measures are best supported and outlines the sensitivity and specificity of the risk of falls in the next year. Shirley Ryan Ability Labs, 2022Academy of Neurologic Physical TherapyAcademy of […]
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Strategies

Toileting with Spinal Precautions

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AdultOTPTSLPADLsBack/SpineBowel/BladderOrthopaedics
This resource covers different strategies and equipment that can be used to help with toileting while the patient is in a TLSO and/or with spinal precautions.
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Clinical Reference

Basic Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors

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AdultOTPTSLPCancer
People with cancer benefit from exercise therapy. This resource outlines the basics regarding exercise guidelines for people with cancer. Campbell, K. L., Winters-Stone, K. M., Wiskemann, J., May, A. M., Schwartz, A. L., Courneya, K. S., Zucker, D. S., Matthews, C. E., Ligibel, J. A., Gerber, L. H., Morris, G. S., Patel, A. V., Hue, […]
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Handout

Pelvic Floor Exercises

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AdultOTPTBowel/Bladder
Do you have patients who report having difficulty with incontinence? Do you treat postpartum women? This is a no fuss, simple exercise program, to supplement treatment for stress incontinence.
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Handout

What Is Lymphedema?

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AdultOTPTCardiovascular Disease
Most healthcare professionals have a great understanding of the body’s various systems. However, the lymph system is less understood and talked about less than many of the body’s other systems. This document is meant to educate your patients who may not understand the lymphatic system. Goodman, C. C., & Fuller, K. S. (2015). Pathology Implications […]
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Handout

Mindfulness Series: Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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AdultOTPTSLPMental Health
Part of Dr. Oak Reed’s course, Healthy Coping: Brief Behavioral Strategies for Clinicians and Patients, this resource outlines how to use progressive muscle relaxation to reduce muscle tension.
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Handout

Mindfulness Series: Guided Imagery

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AdultOTPTSLPMental Health
Part of Dr. Oak Reed’s course, Healthy Coping: Brief Behavioral Strategies for Clinicians and Patients, this resource outlines how to use imagery to encourage peace and reduce tension and stress.
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Handout

Mindfulness Series: Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing

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AdultOTPTSLPMental Health
Part of Dr. Oak Reed’s course, Healthy Coping: Brief Behavioral Strategies for Clinicians and Patients, this resource outlines how to use diaphragmatic breathing to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Handout

Mindfulness Series: 5 Senses Grounding Exercise

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AdultOTPTSLPMental Health
Part of Dr. Oak Reed’s course, Healthy Coping: Brief Behavioral Strategies for Clinicians and Patients, this resource outlines how to use the 5 senses to ground the mind and body.
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Clinical Reference

Fall Risk and Medications

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AdultOTPTSLPFall Risk
This resource provides therapists with a list of medications associated with increased fall risk to use during chart review and medication management activities.
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