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Pain Neuroscience Education

January 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Pain neuroscience education has demonstrated efficacy in improving pain, disability, and psychosocial factors among those experiencing chronic pain. This handout provides basic information about pain neuroscience education and a visual metaphor to assist therapists in explaining the concept of central sensitization to clients experiencing chronic pain. Dydyk, A.M., & Givler, A. (2023). Central Pain Syndrome. […]
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Psychopharmacology Reference

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This clinical reference sheet provides an overview of major medications used to treat mental health conditions commonly seen by occupational and speech therapy practitioners. This handout includes medications such as antidepressants, stimulants, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics, with common generic and brand names and potential side effects relevant to occupational and speech therapy practice.
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Aging in Place: Supporting Nutrition & Hydration

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides information focused on supporting safe and proper nutrition and hydration in the elderly at home, including the risks of malnutrition and dehydration, contributing factors, and interventions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Healthy places terminology. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jadczak, A. D., & Visvanathan, R. (2019). Anorexia of aging […]
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Get Moving BINGO

November 30, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material uses the classic bingo-style game with exercises to provide a fun way to participate in group exercise classes.
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Driving Cessation

October 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers considerations for driving cessation and when it is time to stop.
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Caring for Pets: Treatment Strategies

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different methods for addressing the caring for pets IADL. American Occupational Therapy Association. (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74 (Suppl. 2), 7412410010.
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The Effect of Mindfulness on the Inflammatory, Psychological and Biomechanical Domains of Adult Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial (2022)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) on inflammatory, psychological, and biomechanical domains of people with low back pain. The study was a multicenter randomized study with parallel arms in three centers in Spain. A total of 233 patients filled out an online questionnaire to assess […]
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Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands. Video on how to use this resource:
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The Pain Catastrophizing Scale: Interpretation and How To Implement Findings

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource for clinicians outlines how to use, interpret, and implement findings from the Pain Catastrophizing Scale.  Video on how to use this resource: Sullivan, M. J., Bishop, S. R., & Pivik, J. (1995). The pain catastrophizing scale: Development and validation. Psychological Assessment, 7(4), 524-532. Osman, A., Barrios, F. X., Kopper, B. A., Hauptmann, W., […]
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