Clinical Resources – Page 13

Handout

Gate Control Theory of Pain in Practice

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AdultOTChronic Pain

This resource briefly covers the theory of gate control and how it benefits individuals coping with chronic pain.

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Medication Swallow Strategies for People with Dysphagia

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A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down! Unless you have dysphagia! Here are some other ideas to consider when establishing a safe plan for PO intake of meds.

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Clinical Reference

Saliva Anatomy and Function

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AdultSLPDysphagia

Saliva is necessary for supporting swallowing, digestion, and teeth protection. Three salivary glands produce one to two liters of the body’s daily saliva. Video on how to use this resource: Nascimento, D., Carmona, J., Mestre, T., Ferreira, J. J., & Guimarães, I. (2021). Drooling rating scales in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review. Parkinsonism & Related […]

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Therapy Material

Deductive Reasoning: Storage Area

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury

Practicing some cognitive strategies in therapy? Put them to work with this deductive reasoning challenge.

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Clinical Reference

SLP’s Role in Determining Patient Decision-Making Capacity

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This material provides information on how SLPs are trained and qualified to play a role in determining a person’s decision-making capacity.

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Spaced Retrieval

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This material describes the spaced-retrieval memory technique and how to complete it.

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Compensatory Strategies for Grooming Hair

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This resource outlines adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies that can be used to maximize independence with grooming hair.

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Dangers of Hypoxemia (Low Oxygen)

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AdultOTSLP

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.

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Floor To Chair Transfer Techniques for People With Paraplegia

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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

Assessing Common Reflexes

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AdultOTNervous System Conditions

This document outlines common reflexes and gives you a refresher on how to administer the tests.

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Arterial Insufficiency Ulcers

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AdultOTDiabetes

Use this document to educate your patients and yourself on the risks and management strategies for ulcers and wounds caused by arterial insufficiency.

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Clinical Reference

Splinting for Spinal Cord Injury

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsSpinal Cord Injury

This resource covers common splints for individuals with SCI.

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Eval Tool

Vision Screening Instructions

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AdultOTSLPAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjurySports and ExerciseStrokeVision

Navigating vision deficits can feel like untangling a complex web — this screening tool helps unravel those threads. This guide walks you through key points to look for with clinical interview and observation, assesses for oculomotor deficits, acuity, contrast sensivity, visual field deficits, and more.

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The Importance of Personal Hygiene

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDiabetesMental 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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Clinical Reference

Pain Management for the Hemiplegic Shoulder

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AdultStroke

Reduce pain from hemiplegic shoulders with these pain management strategies. 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 Stroke Rehabilitation (19th ed.). […]

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Therapy Material

Shopping Mall Deductive Reasoning Puzzle

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury

Read complex clues and use the information to make inferences to solve the puzzle with the spaces provided.

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Clinical Reference Handout

Connecting Blood Vessels to Brain Function

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke

Increase the understanding of the major blood vessels of the brain and how they support brain function with this handout.

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Strategies for Conserving Energy During Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

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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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Therapy Material

Numerical Problem Solving with Basketball

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke

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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Handout HEP

Seated Core Stability/Balance Progression

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This is a simple seated core stability progression that can be used for people with severe core muscle weakness (e.g. people with strokes or cerebral palsy).

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