Clinical Resources

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Handout

Knee Replacement and Occupational Therapy

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsHome ModificationsOrthopaedics
This handout provides education on safety, adaptive equipment, considerations for discharge after a knee replacement, and the role of occupational therapists.
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Handout

Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisChronic PainOrthopaedics
This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands.
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Handout

Adaptive Sports

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjurySeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjurySports and ExerciseStroke
This handout outlines different adaptive sports to encourage wheelchair users to engage in leisure activities.
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Therapy Material

Clinical Resource: IDDSI Level 7 (Regular Easy to Chew)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level seven is for modified solids called “Regular Easy to Chew.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, why it may be recommended, ways to test it at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.
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Handout

The Role of Speech Therapy with Head and Neck Cancer

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Glossary of Terminology in Chest X-Rays Reports for the SLP

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultSLPDysphagiaRespiratory
This resource provides labels of structures on chest x-rays and a glossary of terminology used in reports important for the SLP.
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Clinical Reference

Treatment of Wernicke’s Aphasia

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
This resource provides guidance for treating receptive language impairment, a cornerstone impairment for a person with Wernicke’s aphasia.
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Therapy Material

Kawa Model

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation.
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Handout

Overstimulation After Brain Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryCaregiver SupportsHome Modifications
This handout provides education on overstimulation after brain injury and how clients can cope with it.
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Handout

Subacromial Trauma

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsCaregiver SupportsStroke
This handout covers the risks of causing subacromial trauma in clients with hemiplegia and is intended for use with family and staff members.
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Handout

Rehabilitation Settings

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPCaregiver Supports
This handout is intended for family members to improve their understanding of the roles and transitions between different rehab settings.
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Therapy Material

Minimum Wage Activity

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This activity addresses money management and reasoning skills with an emphasis on real-world challenges.
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Handout

What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Print Resource — US Paper — 2 pages
AdultOTArthritis
This is an educational handout about psoriatic arthritis; it outlines what it is and what to expect regarding treatment for this condition.
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Handout

Sleeping Positions for People With Spinal Pain

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTChronic PainOrthopaedics
This handout helps people with back pain find comfortable sleeping positions based on their directional preference to movement.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Carpal Anatomy and Diagnostic Resource for Clinicians

Print Resource — US Letter — 6 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedics
This resource for clinicians outlines the anatomy of the carpal bones and signs/tests for common carpal bone problems.
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Handout

Should I Use Hot or Cold?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTOrthopaedics
This document outlines the use of heating and cooling agents to treat health impairments. It provides explanations of various thermal agents and when to use which type of thermal agent.
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Therapy Material

Organizing and Planning a Calendar: Volunteering and Family Vacation

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This scheduling task requires a person to use various executive function skills, including good initiation, visual scanning, divided visual attention, planning/organization, reading comprehension, written expression, and problem solving/reasoning.
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Handout

Incentive Spirometer

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPDysphagiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/ApraxiaRespiratorySpinal Cord Injury
This resource provides basic education about incentive spirometry, including who should use an incentive spirometer, its benefits of use, how to use it, and normative values.
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