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Clinical Reference

Dry Needling for Lateral Epicondylitis

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AdultOTArm/HandOrthopaedics
This resource for clinicians outlines dry needling protocols that can be used for lateral epicondylitis. Video on how to use this resource: Lucado, A. M., Day, J. M., Vincent, J. I., MacDermid, J. C., Fedorczyk, J., Grewal, R., & Martin, R. L. (2022). Lateral elbow pain and muscle function impairments. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports […]
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Clinical Reference

How and When To Calculate Ankle Brachial Index

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AdultOTCardiovascular Disease
Ankle brachial index or ABI is an excellent screening tool for assessment of Peripheral vascular disease. Use this document to calculate your pt’s ABI and provide a document for them on the associated findings. Video on how to use this resource: Goodman, Heick, Lazaro, (2018) Differential Diagnosis for Physical therapists 6th edition. Elsevier.
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Clinical Reference

Symptoms and Differentiation of Leg Pain

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AdultOTSLPChronic Pain
This document outlines common causes and symptoms of leg pain. Use the document as a quick resource for differential diagnosis of leg pain. Video on how to use this resource: Goodman, Heick, Lazaro, (2018) Differential Diagnosis for Physical therapists 6th edition. Elsevier.
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Clinical Reference

Child-Rearing

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to work on child-rearing skills in functional therapy. Video on how to use this resource:
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Clinical Reference

Gardening with OT

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AdultOTADLs/IADLsBalance/VestibularBrain InjuryCalculations and TimeMemoryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsPlanning/OrganizingSequencingSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy. Video on how to use this resource:
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Strategies

Performing ADLs with Abdominal Precautions

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsSeating and Mobility
This resource can be used for clinicians or patients following abdominal surgery to safely complete various ADLs. Video on how to use this resource:
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Handout

Abdominal Precautions

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBack/SpineOrthopaedicsSeating and Mobility
This simple handout can be used for patient and family education on following abdominal precautions. Video on how to use this resource:
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Therapy Material

Financial Management: Wants vs. Needs

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AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryFinances
This resource works on cognition and money management skills by focusing on wants versus needs with spending. Video on how to use this resource:
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Handout

Dysphagia and Parkinson’s Disease

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AdultSLPDysphagiaParkinson’s
Swallowing problems are common for people with Parkinson’s disease. However, it is underreported in the early stages. This handout explains the swallowing symptoms people with Parkinson’s disease can experience. Video on how to use this resource: Kalf, J. G., De Swart, B. J. M., Bloem, B. R., & Munneke, M. (2012). Prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia […]
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Therapy Material

Apple Watch Safety Features

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AdultOTSLPAgingFall Risk
This handout explains the safety features of the Apple Watch, a socially acceptable wearable technology. Video on how to use this resource:
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Clinical Reference

Comparing a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Esophagram

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AdultSLPAnatomy/PhysiologyDysphagia
A Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) and esophagram are helpful tools for evaluating a person’s swallowing function. This handout explains the similarities and differences to help determine which one may be more appropriate. Video on how to use this resource:
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Handout

Information Processing Speed Following Brain Injury (Based on INCOG 2.0 Recommendations)

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AdultOTSLPAttentionBrain Injury
Information processing speed is related to the complex and multidimensional constructs of attention. This material describes two options to compensate for or treat slowed processing speed often seen following brain injury or other neurodegenerative disorders. Video on how to use this resource: Chien, Y., Chien, Y., Liu, C., Wu, H., Chang, C., Wu, M. (2019). […]
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Therapy Material

Visual Action Therapy for Global Aphasia

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AdultSLPAphasia
Visual Action Therapy (VAT) is a treatment approach for aphasia when a person has global impairments of all language modalities. It incorporates training use of gestures for non-verbal communication of wants and needs. Video on how to use this resource: Helm-Estabrooks, N., Fitzpatrick, P. M., & Barresi, B. (1982). Visual action therapy for global aphasia. […]
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Handout

OT Month Poster, Jeopardy, and Bingo

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AdultOT
April is OT month! Celebrate with your team with a poster and OT-themed jeopardy and bingo!
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Spinal Precautions

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AdultOTBack/SpineOrthopaedics
This handout covers spinal precautions and can be used for patient and caregiver education.
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Handout

Nutritional Supplements and Strategies for Neuropathic Pain

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AdultOTSLPChronic Pain
This handout outlines several nutritional strategies that can be useful for people with neuropathic pain. Video on how to use this resource: Allison, D. J., Thomas, A., Beaudry, K., & Ditor, D. S. (2016). Targeting inflammation as a treatment modality for neuropathic pain in spinal cord injury: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Neuroinflammation, 13(1). […]
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Clinical Reference

Electrical Stimulation and Wound Healing

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AdultOTDiabetesNervous System Conditions
This resource helps therapists understand the application of electrical stimulation for wound healing. Video on how to use this resource: Rajendran, S. B., Challen, K., Wright, K. L., & Hardy, J. G. (2021). Electrical stimulation to enhance wound healing. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 12(2), 40. Khouri, C., Kotzki, S., Roustit, M., Blaise, S., Gueyffier, F., […]
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Clinical Reference

Understanding Interferential Current

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This document outlines what IFC is and how it works so you can decide if it will benefit your patients. Video on how to use this resource: Bellew, J. W., & Nolan, T. (2022). Chapter 9. In Michlovitz’s modalities for therapeutic intervention. F.A. Davis.
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Handout

Scar Massage as a Home Program

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This document is meant to be given to patients who have had a recent operation or trauma that resulted in a linear incision or laceration. The document outlines manual massage techniques from a patient perspective. Video on how to use this resource: Andrade, C.-K., & Clifford, P. (2008). Outcome-based massage: From evidence to practice. Wolters […]
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Handout

What is Frontotemporal Dementia

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AdultOTSLPDementia
This document outlines the basics of FTD and can give some understanding of what to expect. Video on how to use this resource: Bott, N. T., Radke, A., Stephens, M. L., & Kramer, J. H. (2014). Frontotemporal dementia: diagnosis, deficits and management. Neurodegenerative disease management, 4(6), 439–454.
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