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Knee Replacement and Occupational Therapy

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout provides education on safety, adaptive equipment, considerations for discharge after a knee replacement, and the role of occupational therapists. Video on how to use this resource:
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Subacromial Trauma

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout covers the risks of causing subacromial trauma in clients with hemiplegia and is intended for use with family and staff members. Video on how to use this resource: Gillen, G., Hunter, E. G., Lieberman, D., & Stutzbach, M. (2019). AOTA’s Top 5 Choosing Wisely® Recommendations. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(2).
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Grooming Nails

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers different compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment for improving independence with grooming nails. Video on how to use this resource:
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Financial Management: Wants vs. Needs

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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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Abdominal Precautions

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
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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Gardening with OT

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy. Video on how to use this resource:
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Growth Mindset

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout covers the growth mindset which can be used to improve motivation and self-esteem during the rehabilitation process. Video on how to use this resource:
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