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Home-Based Rehabilitation for COPD Using Minimal Resources: A Randomised, Controlled Equivalence Trial (2017)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
A randomized controlled trial with assessor blinding was conducted at two tertiary hospitals. Subjects were recruited from pulmonary rehabilitation waiting lists and were included if they were diagnosed with COPD, had a smoking history of greater than or equal to 10 pack years (equivalent to a pack a day for 10 years), had no acute […]
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Self-Report of Voice Model Usage Within the Nonbinary and Gender-Nonconfroming Populations (2022)

February 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Many individuals who are transgender desire to have their voice be consistent with their gender identity to help them be perceived as their gender identity. The voice pitch, resonance, vocal intensity, prosody, and speech naturalness can all impact a listener’s perception of a speaker’s gender. Often a person’s voice can “out” a person who is […]
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Introduction to Treatment of Lymphedema

January 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will include a very brief overview of the lymphatic system and its functions, causes of lymphedema and a review of the stages. Discussion will then focus on recommended treatment based on the stage of lymphedema, precautions and contraindications for treatment and an overview of complete decongestive therapy.
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Unleashing Creativity as an Adult Based Speech Language Pathologist

January 25, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This presentation seeks to help SLPs gain perspective of the creative and FUNctional ideas that can be applied to clinical care when working with adult populations. We will explore creative options for working with adults within an outpatient work setting and apply this to develop ideas of FUNctional and person-centered care activities for immediate application […]
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Addressing Sex and Intimacy

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Learn strategies for addressing sex and intimacy regardless of clinical setting, including selecting assessments, intervention considerations, and assistive devices.
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Designing Occupational Therapy Home Programs for People with Aphasia: Aphasia-Friendly Modifications (2020)

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The SLP’s expertise can help implement aphasia-friendly communication strategies and environmental adaptations to facilitate increased participation in therapy, outcomes, and home programs. Some aphasia-friendly written material modifications could include abundant white space, photographs, simplified vocabulary, simplified syntax, and larger font size. People with aphasia often prefer these adjustments to increase their reading comprehension. Having personalized […]
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Seated Core Stability/Balance Progression

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is a simple seated core stability progression that can be used for people with severe core muscle weakness (e.g. people with strokes or cerebral palsy).
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Yarn Wheel

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Practice bilateral coordination, memory, attention, and sequencing with this fun therapy activity that produces a keychain or bracelet as the end result.
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The Blood Vessels in the Brain

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The brain has a complex network of blood vessels to provide nutrients and remove waste. These visuals can help explain how a person’s stroke or brain injury affected their brain.
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