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Evidence Based Exercises for Meniscus Tears

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AdultKneesOrthopaedics
The meniscus may become injured after a twisting mechanism or it can simply change with age. Meniscus issues can result in pain, stiffness, and catching in the knee. This intervention piece outlines exercises that have been associated with improved outcomes in randomized controlled trials in people with meniscus tears.
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Evidence Based Exercises for Hamstring Strains

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AdultSports and Exercise
Not all exercises are created equal for facilitating return to sport after hamstring strains. This piece outlines three evidence based exercises which have been shown to reduce the time needed to return to play compared to traditional rehabilitation.
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Evidence Based Exercise Sample Progression for Achilles Tendinopathy

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AdultFeetLegsOrthopaedics
Achilles tendinopathy is commonly encountered by physical therapists and many people who participate in running based sports suffer from this condition. This piece outlines a sample loading protocol that can be used for achilles tendinopathy based on most current evidence.
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Evaluating Spasticity and Contractures

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AdultOTSpasticityStroke
This is a resource for clinicians to assess spasticity and contractures. This valuable resource allows clinicians to document small changes in function and movement over time in elbows, wrist, fingers, and thumb.
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Clinical Reference

Eval + Treatment Strategies for Mild Cognitive Impairment

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AdultSLPAgingDementia
Based on the course Functional Memory Strategies for Mild Cognitive Impairment by Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, this handout is designed for clinicians providing treatment for clients with mild cognitive impairment (as defined by the state between normal aging and early dementia).
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Epiglottic Inversion Impairment and Exercises

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AdultSLPDysphagia
The epiglottis plays a critical role in protecting the airway. This material describes the function of the epiglottis and provides exercises to complete to improve the function in a person with dysphagia.
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Handout

Evidence Based Exercise Protocol to Improve Bone Density

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AdultBone DensityOrthopaedics
This intervention piece provides insight into optimal exercise strategies to stimulate optimal bone adaptations for those with decreased bone mineral density. The exercises utilized in the LIFTMOR trial to improve bone mineral density in post-menopausal women are summarized.
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Handout

Environmental Considerations for Fall Risk Reduction

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AdultOTFall Risk
This targeted session material offers many considerations for therapists to reduce the risk of falls when working in skilled nursing facilities or similar environments. It includes a focus on environmental, seating, and caregiver education considerations to reduce fall risk in the older adult population.
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EMST Home Program Exercise Tracking Log

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AdultSLPDysphagia
It can be overwhelming to remember all the details for completing the expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) at home. This guide will help the patient and their family keep track of each repetition and know when to increase the resistance.
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Handout

Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

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AdultOTSLPDementia
If we live long enough, it is nearly inevitable that we will develop Alzheimer’s disease. This document helps loved ones and caregivers identify early signs of the disease for better detection and earlier medical management.
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Handout

Early Guidelines for Rotator Cuff Repair

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AdultOTOrthopaedicsShoulders
The most optimal time to initiate rehabilitation, use a sling, or begin strengthening exercises continues to develop within the literature. This resource provides some evidence based guidelines for patients, physical therapists, and surgeons to consider in the initial phases following rotator cuff repair.
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Handout

Dysphagia Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

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AdultSLPDysphagiaMultiple Sclerosis
This handout provides education about the different exercises and swallowing strategies that may help individuals with Multiple Sclerosis to improve swallowing functions and safety.
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Strategies

Dysphagia Postural Strategies: Head Tilt and Head Turn

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AdultSLPDysphagia
This handout addresses dysphagia related to unilateral weakness at some point in the oro-pharyngeal phase of the swallow. The handout provides visuals for the two strategies as well as a snapshot of the evidence-base for when these strategies may be most effective.
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Dysphagia Intervention: Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR)

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AdultSLPDysphagia
Designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients who have dysphagia and need to strengthen the suprahyoid muscles to improve the swallow.
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Handout

Dysphagia Exercises for ALS

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AdultSLPALSDysphagia
New research that has found physical activity is not a risk factor for individuals with ALS. When strictly monitored exercise programs are used, they have positive psychological and physiological effects with mild and moderate ALS. This handout will provide some suggested exercises to help your patient’s needs.
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Strategies

Dysphagia Compensatory Strategies Cue Cards

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AdultSLPDysphagia
There are many swallowing compensatory strategies speech pathologists may recommend to patients. These cue cards will describe the purpose of the strategies and how to perform them. They can be placed on the table to be a visual reminder to use the swallowing compensatory strategies during meals.
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Dysphagia and Multiple Sclerosis

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AdultSLPDysphagiaMultiple Sclerosis
Dysphagia can sneak up on people with multiple sclerosis. How do we quantify and monitor this over time so that it doesn’t get the best of the situation? This handout is designed for patients confronting multiple sclerosis and contains the DYMUS questionnaire as well as information regarding what to expect regarding dysphagia and MS over […]
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Therapy Material

Dysarthria Group Therapy Activities

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Targeting dysarthria in a group setting can improve carryover, confidence, social interaction. This material provides a variety of ways to target treatment of dysarthria in a group setting.
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Dysarthria Activity: Making Phone Calls

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This material provides guidance for practicing making phone calls as a therapeutic activity with people who have dysarthria. 
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