Clinical Resources

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How To Perform an Oculomotor Examination

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AdultOTNervous System Conditions

This document outlines an oculomotor examination and specific conditions and symptoms where it is appropriate.

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Clinical Reference Handout

What is Heterotopic Ossification?

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AdultOTOrthopaedics

Although heterotopic ossification is rare, it can significantly impact care and return to a prior level of function. This document is meant as a resource for patients.

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Therapy Material

Grooming Nails

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This resource offers different compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment for improving independence with grooming nails.

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Wheelchair Management in the Snow

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AdultOTCaregiver SupportsSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This resource covers strategies for managing a wheelchair safely in the snow.

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Vehicle Modifications and Adaptive Equipment

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AdultOTNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This resource covers different types of adaptive equipment and modifications that can be made to vehicles to improve driving after injury or illness.

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Handout

Alternatives to Shoes with Laces

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArthritisCaregiver SupportsStroke

This handout details several shoe alternatives to tennis shoes with laces.

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Handout

The Importance of Standing

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AdultOTNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This handout is intended for those who have low mobility and may need to use a standing frame, or who need extra motivation to work toward standing strength and/or tolerance.

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Therapy Material

The Five Components of Dysarthria

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia

This resource explores the five components considered when a speech therapist evaluates and treats dysarthria.

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Therapy Material

Environmental Swallowing Considerations for People with Dementia

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AdultOTSLPDementiaDysphagiaHome Modifications

There are many adjustments that care partners can implement to improve the feeding environment for people with dementia.

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Clinical Reference

Cough…Is it Strong Enough?

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AdultSLPDysphagia

This resource explains the physiological process of a cough, how to measure cough strength, and why an adequate peak expiratory flow rate is important.

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Handout

Model of Attention

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury

This resource defines the distinct yet interrelated subcomponents of attention.

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Handout

Impairments of Occipital Lobe Strokes

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AdultOTSLPStrokeVision

This resource provides basic education regarding functional impairment related to occipital lobe strokes.

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Handout

Coping Skills

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AdultOTMental Health

This handout covers a variety of coping skills that can be used for those struggling with their mental health, as well as difficulty coping with illness and/or injury.

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Handout

Heart Rate Variability Monitoring

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AdultOTSLPSports and Exercise

This handout is helpful for anyone looking to use heart rate variability monitoring for health and wellness purposes.

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Clinical Reference

Symptoms and Differentiation of Leg Pain

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AdultOTSLPChronic Pain

This document outlines common causes and symptoms of leg pain. Use the document as a quick resource for differential diagnosis of leg pain.

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Clinical Reference

Child-Rearing

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This resource covers ways to work on child-rearing skills in functional therapy.

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Clinical Reference

Gardening with OT

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke

This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy.

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Performing ADLs with Abdominal Precautions

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsSeating and Mobility

This resource can be used for clinicians or patients following abdominal surgery to safely complete various ADLs.

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Handout

Abdominal Precautions

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsOrthopaedicsSeating and Mobility

This simple handout can be used for patient and family education on following abdominal precautions.

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Therapy Material

Financial Management: Wants vs. Needs

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain Injury

This resource works on cognition and money management skills by focusing on wants versus needs with spending.

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