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Eval Tool

Informal Expressive Language Assessment

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultSLPAphasia
This quick, informal assessment allows the therapist to get a quick snapshot of naming common objects, completing a phrase/sentence, answering in common social questions, picture descriptions, and how the person can communicate during a safety situation scenario. This resource does not require any additional materials to complete.
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Therapy Material

Incorporating Plants and Gardening into OT

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLs
Includes three OT interventions that incorporate plants and gardening into treatment sessions. Using complex, real-world interests that a person is genuinely invested in can improve performance in the specific treatment areas you are targeting, as well as the intrinsic motivation and satisfaction of the individual.
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Handout

Incorporating Pelvic Floor Exercises Into Daily Routines

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBowel/Bladder
Weak pelvic floor muscles are very common in older adults and pelvic floor exercises can be easily taught and incorporated into daily routines. This handout provides potential interventions with a guide to pelvic floor exercises and creating a timed voiding schedule.
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Clinical Reference

Identifying Trendelenburg Gait

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultHip/PelvisOrthopaedics
Do you have patients whose hips move excessively when they walk? Perhaps they have back pain or hip pain while walking. This document outlines the two types of Trendelenburg gait and how to identify both.
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Handout

Identifying Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTNervous System Conditions
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a commonly overlooked condition that significantly impacts occupational performance. This handout designed for clinicians will provide key information to recognize TOS and demonstrate provocative/special tests to evaluate clients with suspected TOS. This handout will help clinicians understand the clinical presentation of TOS and proper evaluation methods.
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Handout

IDDSI Level 4 (Pureed/Extremely Thick)

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDietsDysphagia
The International Dysphagia Diet Initiative (IDDSI) level four encompasses both drink and food which are “extremely thick” and “pureed.” 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 and examples.
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Handout

ICU Delirium

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout describes three types of delirium as well as characteristics, risk factors, effects, screening tools, and tips for caregivers and staff members when a person they are caring
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Handout

Hypoxic Brain Injuries

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
What’s a hypoxic brain injury? Or anoxic brain injury? How long can the brain can survive with a reduced/lack of oxygen? This handout covers all aspects of anoxic/hypoxic brain injuries, including possible causes, and what potential damage could be expected.
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Handout

Hypo/Hyperkalemia

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTBrain Injury
Normal potassium levels are needed for the function of the brain, heart, muscles, and nerves. Abnormal potassium levels can affect electrical signals in the brain, causing changes or efficiency in cognitive function. Electrolytes, such as potassium, are what regulate these electrical signals. This handout explains how low and high potassium levels can ultimately affect the […]
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Handout

Hydration

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLP
This resource describes the importance of adequate hydration, the prevalence, and symptoms of dehydration, and tips on how to improve it.
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Handout

How to Stop Freezing with Parkinson’s Disease

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTFall RiskParkinson’s
Freezing is not only frustrating, but also a significant fall risk. This resource provides a list of tricks to prevent and get out of a freezing episode.  It is a great visual to have taped to your patient’s wall, walker seat, or any other location that your patient has frequent episodes.
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Handout

How To Squat With Good Technique

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSports and Exercise
The squat is a foundational movement that can be used to strengthen the quadriceps, glutes, and lower back muscles. Squatting with good technique can be helpful to make sure the correct muscles are being used and to ensure that it does not cause pain. This intervention piece is a useful tool that can be included […]
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Handout

How to Calculate Heart Rate

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSports and Exercise
Being able to calculate one’s own heart rate accurately is a vital skill for those looking to monitor heart rate for health reasons. This handout is designed to help therapists educate people on the different methods to accurately calculate heart rate so they can independently monitor and optimize their health.
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Handout

How Physical Therapy Can Help Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultArthritis
This resource outlines what can be expected from physical therapy and briefly summarizes what current research says about rheumatoid arthritis and physical therapy.
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Handout

How Much is Enough? Rehabilitative Resistance Training Common Questions

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSports and Exercise
This handout addresses how hard people should push with exercises, if pain is allowed, and how much is enough based on current available evidence. It provides some guidance that can be useful for the person attending rehabilitation.
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Handout

How Does the Brain Communicate? Introduction to the Central Nervous System

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjurySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout is an introduction to the central nervous system of the brain and spinal cord. It explains the parts of a neuron and how it helps send chemical messages for communicating thoughts, body commands, and interpreting sensory information.
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Handout

How Does Manual Therapy Reduce Pain?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultChronic PainOrthopaedics
This handout outlines and summarizes what the best available evidence says about how manual therapy may work to reduce pain, and it describes who may benefit most from it.
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Handout

Household Cleaning After Stroke

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsStroke
This handout covers strategies and a variety of different modifications for increasing independence with household cleaning after experiencing a stroke.
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Eval Tool

House-Brackman Classification of Facial Function

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPNervous System Conditions
This resource addresses facial nerve impairments, including Bell’s palsy. It describes the 6 grades of facial function related to nerve damage and can help classify and describe facial nerve impairments for evaluation purposes.
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Handout

Hospital Beds

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryOrthopaedics
Hospital beds often have a learning curve for new users – both managing the controller as well as using the bed’s features to one’s advantage. This clinical resource includes a simple visual diagram of a hospital bed control with labels, and a guide for maximizing independence with performance of hospital bed mobility.
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