Nervous System Conditions Archives – Page 2 of 8

Treatment for Functional Neurological Disorder: A Guide for Clinicians

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines general principles of treatment for someone with a functional neurological disorder (FND).

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Functional Neurological Disorder

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines what functional neurological disorder is and is written in a way that can be provided as a patient handout.

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The Dynamic Use of the Kawa Model: A Scoping Review (2022)

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis. The thematic analysis identified the following themes regarding the Kawa model and […]

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Kawa Model

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This therapy material uses the Kawa Model as an intervention in order to educate about the role of occupational therapy, and help with goal setting and motivation.

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Resource Roadmap Show – PT – #04

May 9, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: What is Psoriatic Arthritis?, Sleeping Positions for People with Spinal Pain, Carpal Anatomy and Diagnostic Resource for Clinicians, What is Huntington’s Disease?, Should I Use Hot or Cold?

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Grooming Nails

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource offers different compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment for improving independence with grooming nails.

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How To Perform an Oculomotor Examination

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines an oculomotor examination and specific conditions and symptoms where it is appropriate.

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Vehicle Modifications and Adaptive Equipment

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource covers different types of adaptive equipment and modifications that can be made to vehicles to improve driving after injury or illness.

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The Importance of Standing

May 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout is intended for those who have low mobility and may need to use a standing frame, or who need extra motivation to work toward standing strength and/or tolerance.

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Gardening with OT

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy.

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