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Handout

El Tragado – Disfagia – in Español

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This dysphagia handout provides a quick, simple visual guide to the anatomy/physiology of the swallow mechanism. It repeats information that you have provided them, giving them a chance to process the information over time and follow up with questions about dysphagia. It also allows their loved ones and friends to get a sense for what’s going on before they bring in their favorite soft drink.
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La Déglutition – Dysphagie – in Français

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This dysphagia handout provides a quick, simple visual guide to the anatomy/physiology of the swallow mechanism. It repeats information that you have provided them, giving them a chance to process the information over time and follow up with questions about dysphagia. It also allows their loved ones and friends to get a sense for what’s going on before they bring in their favorite soft drink.
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Handout

Knee Brace Indications and Instructions

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout outlines what knee braces may be used for and how to use them. It is intended to be an evidence based handout for patients.
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Eval Tool

10 Item OSPRO-YF Tool

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPChronic Pain
Screen for psycho-social distress associated with chronic pain and work disability with the OSPRO-YF.
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Handout

Lower and Middle Trap Exercise Progression

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSports and Exercise
This document outlines a progression of strengthening for the middle and lower trapezius. Each activity should be performed correctly prior to progressing. Exercises will likely be performed for multiple repetitions.
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Handout

Healthy Exercise Habits

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPSports and Exercise
Help your clients improve exercise habits with this handout.
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Therapy Material

Personal Device Care

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain Injury
Empower your clients with cognitive impairments to improve independence with device care (e.g. hearing aids, contact lenses, orthotics, etc).
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Therapy Material

Geoboard Patterns

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsStrokeVision
Simple to complex geoboard patterns for practicing fine motor skills.
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Therapy Material

Math Squares

— US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
Work on mathematical calculations, fine motor skills, and cognition with this fun game!
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Clinical Reference

Home Safety Screening

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Assess your client’s ability to resolve safety issues around the home with this home safety screening.
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Clinical Reference

Edema

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
For clinicians who need a quick clinical reference for grading, measuring, and treatment strategies for edema. Ahmadinejad, M., Razban, F., Jahani, Y., & Heravi, F. (2022). Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13704 Pellecchia, G. L. (2003). Figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size: Journal of Hand Therapy, […]
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Therapy Material

Script Training Treatment Guidance and Ideas

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This handout provides a step-by-step guide on how to use script training to support communication for people with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Dysarthria Differential Diagnosis Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Compare and contrast the different types of dysarthria to help with a differential diagnosis.
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Therapy Material

Personalized Pocket Cards for 3 Types of Dysarthria

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
These business-card-sized wallet cards provide information about the specific type of dysarthria, ways to support communication with the individual, and important personal information for the person with dysarthria.
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Handout

Management of Excessive Secretions

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultDysphagia
Excessive and/or thick secretions are common in individuals with neurologic or pulmonary diseases. This handout provides further information regarding characteristics, possible causes, and treatment options for improving secretion management.
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Handout

Inservice Presentation Slide Deck: Dysphagia

Slide Deck — Wide format presentation — 27 slides
AdultSLPDysphagia
Giving an inservice to staff about dysphagia? Here’s a slide deck to get you started!
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Handout

3/7 Protocol for Time Efficient Strengthening

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSports and Exercise
This is a simple intervention piece that can be given with the home exercise program outlining the 3/7 method, an evidence based strength protocol that can be completed in under 3 minutes per exercise to help enhance compliance with the home exercise program.
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Eval Tool

Pain Evaluation Clinical Reasoning Octagon

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 Pages
AdultOTSLPChronic Pain
A clinical reasoning tool for clinicians to use to reflect on difficult pain related cases. It can also be useful to help instructors teach physical, speech, or occupational therapy students how to reason through pain related cases.
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