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Normal Swallowing Variations

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material provides information on normative ranges for characteristics and durations related to swallowing to improve understanding of swallowing differences versus disorders.
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Incidence of Poststroke Depression in Patients With Poststroke Dysphagia (2022)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Dysphagia can occur in about 78% of people with strokes. It can cause many negative consequences such as increased caregiver burden, higher health costs, and needing more medical care to manage. Some patients improve their swallowing two to four weeks after their onset. Others with persistent dysphagia have an increased risk for malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration […]
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A Backward Walking Training Program to Improve Balance and Mobility in Acute Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Most studies related to balance and gait for individuals after stroke focus on the chronic stages of stroke. This article investigated the intervention of backward walking with individuals who recently had a stroke. The intervention of backward walking has previously been shown to create a high demand on cerebral function, motor coordination, trunk stability, and […]
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What Is Anterior Shoulder Instability?

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Read about anterior shoulder instability and what to expect with treatment in this resource. It works well as an educational resource to help people with anterior shoulder instability understand their condition.
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Neuromuscular Exercises Improve Shoulder Function More Than Standard Care Exercises in Patients With a Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2020)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This trial was a multicenter, randomized, assessor-blinded controlled trial with a parallel 1:1 group design. Subjects were recruited from 3 orthopedic shoulder units in Denmark. To be included, participants had to meet the following criteria: they had to be aged between 18 and 39 years old, have traumatic anterior shoulder instability (defined by having radiograph […]
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Scapular Exercises

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This printable exercise handout offers visuals and instructions for completing scapular stabilization and strengthening exercises.
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