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Time Pressure Management for the Treatment of Information Processing Speed

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource provides education on the hierarchy of decision-making for the successful use of time pressure management (TPM) and how to train patients to use TPM to compensate for slowed information processing speed.
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Handout

Minimizing the Concurrent Training Interference Effect

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AdultOTSports and Exercise
This resource is a guideline for clinicians who work with clients needing strength, power, and cardiovascular adaptations. It discusses strategies to minimize the concurrent training effect.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

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

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 page
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

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource defines the distinct yet interrelated subcomponents of attention.
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Handout

Impairments of Occipital Lobe Strokes

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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

Print Resource — US letter — 2 pages
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

Print Resource — US letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy.
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