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Inspiratory Muscle Training for Ankylosing Spondylitis

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can cause significant pain and stiffness throughout the body. Aerobic exercise and flexibility training are commonly used for AS but one lesser known mode of training for AS is inspiratory muscle training. This intervention outlines what inspiratory muscle training is and what dosages have been shown to be helpful for people with […]
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Informal Expressive Language Assessment

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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Incorporating Plants and Gardening into OT

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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Incorporating Pelvic Floor Exercises Into Daily Routines

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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Identifying Trendelenburg Gait

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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Identifying Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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IDDSI Level 4 (Pureed/Extremely Thick)

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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ICU Delirium

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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Hypoxic Brain Injuries

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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Hypo/Hyperkalemia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
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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