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Rotator Cuff Tear

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout aims to educate clients on the anatomy of the rotator cuff and explains how, where, and why rotator cuff tears happen.
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Handout

Rotator Cuff Dysfunction

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AdultOrthopaedics
Rotator cuff related dysfunction is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. This handout outlines factors that may contribute to the development of rotator cuff related shoulder pain, expected recovery times, evidence-based treatment, and when surgery may be indicated.
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Handout

Rhythm, Music, Language, and the Brain

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AdultSLPBrain InjuryMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Based on the course Beat the Beat: Rhythm-Based Intervention for Communication Disorders by Dr. Yune S. Lee, this handout provides an overview of the dopaminergic system and its effect on temporal processing as related to speech and language. The handout describes the effect of DRD2 polymorphism (TaqIA).
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Handout

Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout provides information on reverse total shoulder arthroplasty surgery, post-operative precautions, and general rehabilitation guidelines.
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Handout

Rheumatoid Arthritis

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AdultOTArthritis
This client handout explains the rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, the progression of symptoms, management techniques, and the role of therapy.
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Handout

Reminiscence Memory Therapy

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AdultSLPDementia
This resource outlines the construct of reminiscence therapy and provides concrete examples of how to incorporate reminiscence therapy into a session.
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Handout

Refractory Chronic Cough

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AdultSLPVoice
The handout provides a visual of the cough reflex arc as well as the urge to cough scale. This handout is designed for clinicians who are working with patients to resolve refractory chronic cough.
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Therapy Activity

Relative Scale of Cognitive Load

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AdultSLPBrain InjuryStroke
This visual allows patients to indicate how easy/difficult a cognitive therapy task is by selecting a number between 1 and 7.
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Handout

Optimizing Safety During Pet Care

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AdultOTADLs/IADLs
Handout includes several ideas for reduction of fall risk during pet care, including raised feeders, sitting to feed, finding assistance, and ways to manage walking a dog to improve safety and independence with this vital home management task.
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Handout

Recognizing Caregiver Fatigue

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AdultOTSLPCaregiver Supports
This resource provides coping methods for caregiver fatigue and a list of resources that may be helpful.
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Therapy Activity

Reading Comprehension Sequencing Task

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AdultSLPAphasiaBrain Injury
This three-page task includes 4-step, 5-step, and 6-step written instructions to challenge patients’ reading comprehension skills.
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Handout

Readiness for Change

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AdultOTSLPMental Health
This handout provides clinicians with a visual representation of the stages of change based on the transtheoretical model of change and can be used with clients to encourage self-reflection and initiate a discussion on behavior change. 
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Eval Tool

Quick, Informal Voice Assessment

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AdultSLPVoice
This two-page evaluation form includes diadochokinetic rate, s/z ratio, maximum phonation, and fundamental frequency. Evidence-based norms are included for all parts.
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Clinical Reference

Medication-Induced Dysphagia

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This quick reference guide refers to common medications that may cause dysphagia.
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Eval Tool

Quick Informal Assessment: Writing Expression

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AdultSLPAphasia
This quick, informal assessment provides information about ability to write basic personal information, numbers, words, phrases, and sentences.
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Eval Tool

Quick Informal Assessment: Reading Comprehension

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AdultSLPAphasiaBrain Injury
This quick, informal assessment allows therapists to get a quick snapshot of single-word, sentence-level, and short and long paragraph level reading comprehension abilities. Does not require any additional materials to complete.
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Handout

Quick Guide to Proper Wheelchair Positioning

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AdultOTSeating and Mobility
This visual guide serves as a quick reference for determining proper wheelchair positioning. A great piece to post in a wheelchair storage room and/or use for caregiver education as an initial screening tool to determine if therapy intervention may be warranted.
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Eval Tool

Quick Eval Checklist for SLPs

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AdultSLPAphasiaBrain InjuryDysphagiaStrokeVoice
This 1-page note-sheet captures information required for initial evaluation of someone entering a rehab facility, including basic information about swallowing, speech/language, voice, and cognitive abilities.
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Clinical Reference

Questions to Consider When Recommending Adaptive Strategies

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsAging
Occupational therapists are skilled at adaptation, however, sometimes clinicians go straight into recommending adaptive strategies without identifying what will be best for the patient/caregiver. This handout provides important questions to ask when considering the use of adaptive strategies with neurodegenerative disorders.
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