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Cycle of Inactivity

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This piece describes the cycle of inactivity and provides a visual illustration. Kortebein, P., Symons, T. B., Ferrando, A., Paddon-Jones, D., Ronsen, O., Protas, E., Conger, S., Lombeida, J., Wolfe, R., & Evans, W. J. (2008). Functional impact of 10 days of bed rest in healthy older adults. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological […]
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Reading a Nutritional Label

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material works on cognition and mathematical skills, as well as health management via reading a nutritional label. Goyal, R., & Deshmukh, N. (2018). Food label reading: Read before you eat. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 7(1), 56.
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Figure-of-Eight Measurement

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This will assist clinicians in properly performing figure-of-eight measurement to assess foot and/or ankle edema. Borthwick, Y., Paul, L., Sneddon, M., McAlpine, L., & Miller, C. (2013). Reliability and validity of the figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size in patients with breast cancer-related lymphoedema. European Journal of Cancer Care, 22(2), 196–201. Devoogdt, N., Cavaggion, C., […]
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Seasons Themed Exercise Pack

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This therapy material can be used for group exercise, and mobility, with cognition breaks. It’s designed in four seasonal themes to add a fun twist!
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Edema

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
For clinicians who need a quick clinical reference for grading, measuring, and treatment strategies for edema. Ahmadinejad, M., Razban, F., Jahani, Y., & Heravi, F. (2022). Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13704 Pellecchia, G. L. (2003). Figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size: Journal of Hand Therapy, […]
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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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What Is Lymphedema?

May 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Most healthcare professionals have a great understanding of the body’s various systems. However, the lymph system is less understood and talked about less than many of the body’s other systems. This document is meant to educate your patients who may not understand the lymphatic system. Goodman, C. C., & Fuller, K. S. (2015). Pathology Implications […]
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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance for Long-Term Weight Loss and Disease Prevention

March 4, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
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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High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Within Cardiac Rehabilitation (2018)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death around the world. Aerobic capacity is inversely related to cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The authors sought to determine if high intensity interval training (HIIT) is superior to moderate intensity continuous training (MICT) for improving cardiorespiratory fitness in people with cardiovascular disease. The authors conducted a meta-analysis […]
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