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Eval Tool

What Is the HINTs Exam?

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AdultOTSLPBalance/Vestibular/FallsStroke
A screening tool for an individual who is experiencing acute dizziness and vertigo. It can be used in the clinic or in an emergency room setting.
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Handout

Performing the Roll Test and Treatment for Horizontal Canal BPPV

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/Falls
Do you see individuals with BPPV? Most cases are in the posterior canal but the next most common incidence is in the horizontal canal. This document will take you and your patient through a procedure to diagnose and treat horizontal canal BPPV.
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Eval Tool

Hot Meal Preparation Screening

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain Injury
This screening can be used to determine safety and independence with hot meal preparation.
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Handout

Fibromyalgia

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This reference details what fibromyalgia is and what role OT plays in treatment.
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Therapy Material

ADL/IADL Sequencing Cards (8-9 Steps)

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
Tackle multi-step ADLs and IADLs with these sequencing cards. Includes getting gas, making coffee, getting groceries at the store, and ordering items online.
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Therapy Material

One-Handed Shoe Tying

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This handout provides simple pictures and instructions for a one-handed shoe tying strategy.
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Handout

Repositioning Aids for Caregivers

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AdultOTCaregiver SupportsDementia
Boost caregiver confidence with positioning aids with this visual handout.
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Clinical Reference

Cognitive Communication Disorder vs. Language Disorder

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AdultSLPBrain Injury
Clarify the differences between cognitive-communication and language disorders with this handout.
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Clinical Reference

Malingering vs. Functional Neurological Disorder

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AdultOTSLP
Clarify the differences between malingering and a functional neurological disorder with this handout.
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Handout

Short and Long-Term Effects of Infection on Cognition

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Cognitive impairment or delirium is often seen in a person following severe infection or sepsis and this handout explains why.
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Therapy Material

Organizing a Calendar – College/School Related Tasks

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Use a variety of cognitive and executive function skills to organize and prioritize a busy schedule related to college/school.
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Handout

Voice Changes After Radiation Treatment

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AdultSLPCancerVoice
This handout explains why the voice can change with cancer radiation treatment and how speech therapy can help recover.
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Clinical Reference

Pulmonary Embolism: Warning Signs and Screening for Clinicians

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AdultOTSLPRespiratory
A pulmonary embolism (PE) can be easily missed and can have devastating consequences. It is important for all clinicians to be aware of the signs/symptoms of PE so they can refer out appropriately when suspected. This resource outlines screening guidelines for clinicians.
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Handout

NMES for Shoulder Subluxation

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AdultOTStroke
Do you have patients who have had recent shoulder surgery or perhaps had a recent stroke? This document outlines pad placement and parameters for NMES on the shoulder. Use it with your patients in the clinic or prescribe the intervention as part of a home program.
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Handout

Understanding Ultrasound

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AdultOTChronic Pain
Do you need help remembering parameters for ultrasound? Do you have patients or students that are curious about how ultrasound works? This document outlines the basics behind ultrasound and general guidelines for treatment parameters.
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Clinical Reference

Ptosis

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AdultOTSLPAgingStroke
This resource covers ptosis (droopy eyelid).
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Therapy Material

Pencil Pushups for Convergence Insufficiency

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AdultOTBrain InjuryStroke
This handout details the pencil pushup exercise, which can be used to treat convergence insufficiency.
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Adaptive Equipment for Cooking

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingArthritisOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers a wide variety of adaptive equipment that can be used for cooking tasks.
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Handout

Visual Requirements for Driving

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AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This handout covers visual skills required for driving.
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Therapy Material

How To Get Up From A Fall

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AdultOTSLPAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsCaregiver Supports
Practice fall safety with this step-by-step visual guide to getting up from a fall.
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