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Working Memory Practice

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryMemory
This activity allows for the practice of this everyday skill and can help train the use of strategies if needed.
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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. Fadyl, J. K., & McPherson, K. M. (2009). Approaches to vocational rehabilitation after traumatic brain injury: a review of the evidence. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation, 24(3), 195-212.Meulenbroek, P., O’Neil-Pirozzi, T. M., Sohlberg, M. M., Lemoncello, R., Byom, L., […]
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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. Palmer, P. M., & Padilla, A. H. (2022). Risk of an Adverse Event in Individuals Who […]
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Handout

What Is Hip Bursitis?

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AdultOTPTHip/PelvisOrthopaedics
This handout outlines greater trochanteric pain syndrome which is commonly referred to as “hip bursitis.” Anatomy, expectations, and treatment options are discussed. Long, S. S., Surrey, D. E., & Nazarian, L. N. (2013). Sonography of greater trochanteric pain syndrome and the rarity of primary bursitis. American Journal of Roentgenology, 201(5), 1083-1086.Pianka, M. A., Serino, J., […]
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Handout

Aerobic Exercise Progression for Concussion

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AdultOTPTSLPBrain 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. Haider, M. N., Bezherano, I., Wertheimer, A., Siddiqui, A. H., Horn, E. C., Willer, B. S., & Leddy, J. J. (2020). Exercise for sport-related concussion and persistent Postconcussive symptoms. Sports […]
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Handout

Exercise Guidelines During Pregnancy

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AdultOTPTSLPSports and Exercise
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. Tsakiridis, I., Bakaloudi, D. R., Oikonomidou, A. C., Dagklis, T., & Chourdakis, M. (2020). Exercise during pregnancy: A comparative review of guidelines. Journal of Perinatal Medicine, […]
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Handout

Build Your Own Home Exercise Program

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AdultOTPTSLPSports 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 […]
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Clinical Reference

Evidence-Based Practice for Parkinson’s Disease

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AdultOTPTParkinson’s
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. Shirley Ryan Ability Labs, […]
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Evidence-Based Practice for Multiple Sclerosis

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AdultOTPTMultiple Sclerosis
Do you have trouble writing evidence based goals for your patients with Multiple Sclerosis? 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 Multiple Sclerosis. Shirley Ryan Ability Labs, […]
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Therapy Material

Laundry Visual Checklist

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AdultOTSLPADLsBrain InjuryDementiaPlanning/OrganizingSequencing
This material provides simple pictures and instructions to support those with cognitive deficits with completing laundry tasks.
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Origami for Fine Motor and Cognition

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AdultOTPTSLPArm/HandArthritisAttentionBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsSequencingVisual Impairment/Neglect
This material has origami instructions to work on bilateral coordination skills and cognition.
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Handout

Seizure Disorders

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AdultOTPTSLPBrain Injury
This resource covers different seizure disorders and fundamental concepts for working with clients who have them.
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Sensory Groups for Adults

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AdultOTPTSLPBrain InjuryCancerChronic PainDementiaParkinson’sStrokeVisual Impairment/Neglect
This resource covers a variety of sensory group ideas.
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Handout

Alcohol After Brain Injury

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
Many survivors of brain injury wonder if alcohol can remain a part of their lives. This handout explains the neuro-toxic effect of alcohol and provides suggested alternatives for continuing to enjoy the ritual of a drink without the alcohol. Griswold, M. G., Fullman, N., Hawley, C., Arian, N., Zimsen, S. R., Tymeson, H. D., … […]
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ADL/IADL Sequencing Cards (9-10 Steps)

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AdultOTSLPADLsBrain InjurySequencingStroke
This material provides multi-step images and written directions for two ADLs and IADLs to work on sequencing and reading comprehension.
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Goals of Care Conversation

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AdultOTPTSLPAgingCaregiver
Therapists play an integral role in providing information regarding cognition and mobility. This material includes further information regarding goals, barriers, considerations, framework, and timing related to goals of care conversations. Dunlay SM, Strand JJ. How to discuss goals of care with patients. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2016 Jan;26(1):36-43. doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2015.03.018.
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Handout

Medication Visual Education with Body Diagrams for Male and Female

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AdultOTPTSLPADLsBrain InjuryMedications and Wellness
Use these male/female full body diagrams to provide education regarding the type of medications prescribed and what they are prescribed to treat.
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