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Clinical Reference

Swallow Strategies Decision Tree

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This guide augments clinical decision making with a pathway for which swallow strategies to choose based on clinical observation. While this is not a black and white answer key to the many unique cases of dysphagia, it is a starting point to consider when working through each case.
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Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia

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AdultSLPAphasiaCaregiver Supports
Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) is an approach created by the Aphasia Institute to demonstrate the competence of a person with aphasia through a communication partner.
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Support Cards for Individuals with Dementia

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AdultOTSLPDementia
These business-card sized wallet cards provide information about the dementia severity, ways to support communication and daily activities, and important personal information about the person with dementia.
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Supplemental Oxygen Management

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AdultOTRespiratory
Returning home from rehabilitation with new orders for supplemental oxygen can be difficult. This is a complex challenge for new learning because it is medical management training, but also addresses safety awareness, balance, and dexterity. This resource describes the operation of a concentrator and portable oxygen tank for patient training, and addresses the management of oxygen tubing during mobility for practice during a therapy session. 
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Summertime Recipes for People with Dysphagia

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Returning home from rehabilitation with new orders for supplemental oxygen can be difficult. This is a complex challenge for new learning because it is medical management training, but also addresses safety awareness, balance, and dexterity. This resource describes the operation of a concentrator and portable oxygen tank for patient training, and addresses the management of oxygen tubing during mobility for practice during a therapy session. 
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Clinical Reference

Structured Therapy Tasks for Smooth Pursuit Eye Movement

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryVision
This handout describes three structured therapy tasks that can be completed with basic office products and an iPad to address unilateral visual neglect.
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Straws and Dysphagia

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AdultSLPDysphagia
People may not consider how complex swallowing with a straw can be and how many muscles need to be coordinated for swallowing to be safe. This handout provides education to the patient and care partners about the steps required to swallow safely with a straw.
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Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Hamstring Strain

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AdultOTOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
This resource outlines evidence based training strategies to reduce the risk of hamstring strain.
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Strength Training Recommendations After Stroke

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AdultOTStroke
Strength training can have considerable beneficial effects after having a cerebrovascular accident (stroke). This handout summarizes the current best evidence recommendations for improving function through strength training after stroke. It is useful for those who have had strokes and for the healthcare professionals who work with people who have had strokes.
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Strategies to Limit Edema at Home

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AdultOT
Edema can be a reoccurring and challenging problem. This resource helps individuals identify treatments to limit their edema.
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Strategies for Managing Dysarthria

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Unfortunately, the evidence base for resolving dysarthria is lacking. Intervention continues to focus on compensatory strategies. This handout describes why dysarthria occurs as well as specific compensatory strategies to manage the motor speech impairment.
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Strategies for Improving Unilateral Neglect

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
This handout includes 12 specific strategies to improve unilateral neglect. It is designed for therapists helping patients trial various strategies in order to establish which ones work successfully for them on an individual basis.
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Strategies for Executive Function Dysfunction

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout provides ten compensatory strategies to help support executive function skills after a brain injury.
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Handout: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

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AdultOTSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout helps patients visualize neuro-muscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as used to treat post-operative muscle strengthening. The handout includes a description of NMES, its benefits, and what to expect during a session. Includes tips for patients on how to help create a beneficial NMES therapy session.
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Stiffness After Total Knee Replacement

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout outlines what may cause a stiff knee after total knee replacement, strategies that may help, and what patients can expect if they have this problem.
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Sternal Precautions

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AdultOTCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedics
This guide to sternal precautions is designed for patient and caregiver training, and includes graphic and written instruction and current research. The handout also includes alternatives that may be discussed with a surgeon if there is a concern about dependence on caregivers, muscle atrophy, fear-avoidance, or memory impairment that will reduce adherence to precautions.
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Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Anxiety

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AdultOTMental Health
This OT intervention includes ways to reduce anxiety for purposes of incorporation into a holistic plan of care. Gives concrete strategies to incorporate into daily life. May also be a resource for caregivers or even clinicians who feel burned out or need positive coping strategies during stressful times.
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Strategies and Considerations for Early Stage Dementia

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AdultOTSLPDementia
This handout helps teach strategies and inspire discussion with caregivers and families of clients recently diagnosed with dementia. Includes strategies for improving wayfinding skills, creating visual cues, discussing future problems, and promoting safety within the client’s current environment.
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STOMPs Protocol (Strengthening and Optimal Movement for Painful Shoulders)

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AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
This document is a home program for individuals post spinal cord injury who have shoulder pain. These activities can easily be performed at home with little assistance from a medical provider.
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