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Figurative Language Activity

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
We often use sayings that have meaning beyond the literal meaning. This material allows a person to practice their understanding of figurative language while also targeting attention, memory, verbal expression, and visual scanning.
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A Tutorial on Saliva’s Role in Swallowing With a Focus on Sjogren’s Syndrome (2020)

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
There is growing knowledge about saliva playing a role in oral preparation and swallowing biomechanics such as oral perceptions (sensing texture, viscosity, taste), bolus cohesion, signaling the swallow to be initiated, and overall swallowing coordination. There are various places saliva is produced in the mouth. About 60% comes from the submandibular glands, ~25% comes from […]
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How To: California Tri Pull Taping Method

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This reference provides the clinician an overview of the California Tri Pull Taping method and how to apply the technique to an individual with a subluxed shoulder.
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Reactive Stepping After Stroke: Determinants of Time to Foot Off in the Paretic and Nonparetic Limb (2016)

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This study included a chart review of 105 individuals who had a history of a stroke. Each selected participant had been previously assessed in reactive balance control as part of a routine practice at the researchers’ clinical practice. The assessments were performed by physical therapists. Each individual included in the study was able to walk […]
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Pain Rules HEP Guide

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This intervention piece is a great tool to give with the initial exercise program. It outlines several different options that the clinician can choose for the patient regarding allowed pain with exercise.
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Should exercises be painful in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis (2017)

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Providers who work with people with chronic pain often wonder how much pain to allow during exercise. This resource summarizes findings from a study that sought to answer this question. The authors attempted to find the effect of exercises that allowed pain compared to those that didn’t allow pain for pain, function, and disability by […]
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Toileting with Spinal Precautions

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different strategies and equipment that can be used to help with toileting while the patient is in a TLSO and/or with spinal precautions.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout details the condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), including the risks, symptoms, prevention, and how to respond in the case of a DVT.
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