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IDDSI Level 6 (Soft and Bite-Sized)

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AdultSLPDysphagia
The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level six is for modified solids called “Soft and Bite-Sized.” This material provides information for patients and their caregivers on this consistency’s characteristics, the reasoning for recommendation/need for this consistency, ways to test this consistency at home, and helpful recommendations for preparation.
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Handout

Cognitive Effects of Pharmacological Management of Agitation in Post-Traumatic Amnesia

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Pharmacological management should be the last option when managing agitation in the TBI population. This material reviews common medications prescribed to treat agitation following brain injury and whether the research supports use or not.
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Handout

What Is Hip Bursitis?

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout outlines greater trochanteric pain syndrome which is commonly referred to as “hip bursitis.” Anatomy, expectations, and treatment options are discussed.
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Handout

Aerobic Exercise Progression for Concussion

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjurySports and Exercise
This is a protocol that can be given to people with concussions to help them reduce concussion symptoms with an evidence based aerobic exercise progression.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy

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AdultOTSLPSports and ExerciseWomen's Health
This resource outlines basic exercise guidelines during pregnancy and is drawn from evidence based consensus statements. It can help guide therapists who are providing health/wellness recommendations for pregnant women.
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Handout

Medicare and Medicaid

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AdultOTSLP
Do you have patients who are navigating a change in health insurance? This document outlines general information about CMS medical coverage including medicare and medicaid.
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Clinical Reference

Trigger Finger

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
Improve understanding of trigger finger, including the cause, assessment, and treatment options with this resource.
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Therapy Material

Mathematical Color by Number: Addition and Subtraction

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVision
Address numerical calculations, visual perceptual skills, and fine motor skills with this fun, and relaxing leisure activity.
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Clinical Reference

Range of Motion Norms

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AdultOTArthritisOrthopaedicsStroke
Quickly refer to this reference for range of motion norms when assessing different parts of the body.
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Therapy Material

Reading a Nutritional Label

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAphasiaBrain InjuryCardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesStroke
This therapy material works on cognition and mathematical skills, as well as health management via reading a nutritional label.
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Handout

Cycle of Inactivity

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AdultOTSLPAgingArthritisBalance/Vestibular/FallsCardiovascular DiseaseStroke
This piece describes the cycle of inactivity and provides a visual illustration.
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Handout

What is Wernicke’s Aphasia?

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AdultOTSLPAphasia
Wernicke’s aphasia is when a person has difficulty comprehending what others say. This material provides helpful communication tips to support comprehension.
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Therapy Material

Working Memory Practice

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This activity allows for the practice of this everyday skill and can help train the use of strategies if needed.
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Clinical Reference

Returning to Work After a TBI

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource provides approaches for the rehabilitation team to consider regarding vocational rehabilitation if necessary.
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Clinical Reference

Determining the Risk of Aspiration

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AdultSLPDysphagia
For healthy people, the protective system within the lungs can stay healthy even with trace amounts of aspiration. For people with dysphagia, there are many factors to consider when determining their risk for aspiration. This resource explores these factors.
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Handout

Vertebral Compression Fracture: What to Expect

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout outlines what vertebral compression fractures are, what recovery looks like, and what to expect with treatment. Designed to be shared with people who have compression fractures.
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Clinical Reference

Gout, CPPD, HADD, and Septic Arthritis Differential Sheet

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This resource is designed as a reference for clinicians to refer to when suspecting types of inflammatory arthritis that can present similarly.
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Handout HEP

Build Your Own Home Exercise Program

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AdultOTSLPSports and Exercise
Therapists can be very particular about exercise. Do you ever find that you can’t find an exercise you want your patient to complete on standard HEP programs? Do you find yourself drawing exercises for patients on the back of scratch paper or sticky notes? This document provides an easy format that lets the therapist write and draw custom exercise plans in a professional way.
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Clinical Reference

Evidence-Based Practice for Parkinson’s Disease

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AdultOT
Do you have trouble writing evidence based goals for your patients with Parkinson’s disease? This document outlines recommended outcome measures and the scores that are necessary to demonstrate improvement. Use it as a quick reference to educate patients on their fall risk and performance relative to other individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
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