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Generalizing Speech Therapy Goals in Physical and Occupational Therapy

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides specific examples for practicing speech therapy goals during physical and occupational therapy tasks. These are just suggestions, but the therapy team can brainstorm additional ideas to help the patient achieve their goals. Generalization of goals will be more successful with more practice outside of the speech therapy room.
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Gaze Stabilization Progression

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This intervention piece outlines exercise techniques to lessen the impact of dizziness and to improve visual focus in people with vestibular hypofunction.
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Gait Patterns with Assistive Devices

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This document provides an explanation on gait patterns with assistive devices. This can be a helpful resource when documenting patterns or can be used as a handout to send with patients.
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Functional Time Management

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Time management is an important and complex executive functioning skill that impacts the ability to navigate day to day life. This therapy material works on addressing time management skills that may be difficult for individuals with cognitive deficits, in a meaningful and relevant way.
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Functional Fine Motor Tasks

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Addressing fine motor coordination can often feel tedious, and rote fine motor training during treatment may feel as if it comes at the expense of addressing other skills. This session material is full of functional ideas for fine motor coordination training to incorporate into treatment sessions that also address a client’s level of function in […]
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Functional Activities for In Room Treatments

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
For therapists who find themselves performing in room treatment sessions with little to no equipment, here is a list of activities to help re-energize treatment sessions, spark new ideas, and promote the use of functional activities. We at Therapy Insights aim to help clinicians continue to provide challenging and dynamic patient care with excellent outcomes. […]
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Frozen Shoulder: What Now?

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
People with adhesive capsulitis, frequently referred to as frozen shoulder, often experience significant pain and disability. Knowing what frozen shoulder is, how it is managed, and what to expect is incredibly important for people suffering from this condition and for those who treat it. This handout outlines what frozen shoulder is, what may help, what […]
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Free Water Protocol

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hydration is a persistent challenge for patients who are NPO. This handout describes the Free Water Protocol, established in 1984 at the Frazier Rehab Institute. The handout describes the risks, benefits, and guidelines around the protocol and is appropriate for staff, patients, families, caregivers, and therapists.
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Form: Continuing the Dysphagia Plan of Care After Going Home

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Dysphagia precautions don’t end when someone leaves a hospital or care facility. This form is designed for Speech-Language Pathologists to fill out for patients and family in order to improve carry-over of strategies to reduce risk of dysphagia after returning to a home environment. Looking for this resource in Spanish? Find it here.
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