Arthritis resources

29 printable resources for Arthritis: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Therapy Activity

Growth Mindset

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArthritisBrain InjuryChronic PainMental HealthOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout covers the growth mindset which can be used to improve motivation and self-esteem during the rehabilitation process.
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Compensatory Strategies for Grooming Hair

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArthritisNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource outlines adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies that can be used to maximize independence with grooming hair.
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Incorporation of Occupational Based Intervention Into Joint Protection Education for Individuals with Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Case Series (2022)

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The purpose of this case series was to 1) investigate the perceived experience of patients attending outpatient hand therapy for symptomatic thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis (OA) when they engaged in occupation-based interventions to practice joint protection techniques and 2) examine the impact on pain and self-reported functional status when occupation-based interventions are included with common […]
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Clinical Reference

Range of Motion Norms

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
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Quickly refer to this reference for range of motion norms when assessing different parts of the body.
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Handout

Cycle of Inactivity

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingArthritisBalance/Vestibular/FallsCardiovascular DiseaseStroke
This piece describes the cycle of inactivity and provides a visual illustration.
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Adaptive Equipment for Cooking

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsAgingArthritisOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers a wide variety of adaptive equipment that can be used for cooking tasks.
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From Recidivism to Transformation: Rethinking How We Approach Chronic Conditions

AdultOTSLPAgingArthritisOrthopaedics
Frustrated by repeat patients who never seem to maintain their gains from therapy? This interactive course will examine the role of health behaviors in the effective management of chronic conditions. Using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change as a guiding framework, we will identify stages of behavior change and target interventions to specific stages. Self-reflection […]
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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance for Long-Term Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

AdultOTSLPAgingArthritisCardiovascular DiseaseDementiaDiabetes
This presentation explains how to reverse insulin resistance naturally with sustainable lifestyle changes. Topics discussed include: A detailed discussion of macronutrients including different types of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; how to use time-restricted feeding to lower insulin; the best types of exercise to lower insulin; a discussion of sleep, stress, and toxins as they relate […]
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Clinical Reference

Compensatory Strategies for Shaving

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Improve independence with shaving by implementing compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment found in this resource.
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