Nervous System Conditions resources

91 printable resources for Nervous System Conditions: 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.

Physiotherapy for Functional Motor Disorders: A Consensus Recommendation (2015)

AdultNervous System Conditions
FND can present in a variety of ways. Weakness, paralysis, tremor, and dystonia that are not caused by a standard neurological condition are considered common symptoms. Functional neurologic disorders have become an increasingly prevalent condition in the US and UK and physical therapy is often recommended. Overall, there have been limited peer reviewed studies investigating […]
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The Dynamic Use of the Kawa Model: A Scoping Review (2022)

AdultOTAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
This scoping review considered articles published in peer-reviewed journals or unpublished dissertations and theses that directly investigated the use of the Kawa model. A total of 10 research articles and three unpublished dissertations met the criteria and were critically reviewed for thematic analysis.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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Therapy Activity

Kawa Model

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseCaregiver SupportsDiabetesDysphagiaMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSeating and MobilityStroke
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

AdultNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
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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Handout

The Importance of Standing

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
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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Vehicle Modifications and Adaptive Equipment

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
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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Therapy Activity

Grooming Nails

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource offers different compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment for improving independence with grooming nails.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

How To Perform an Oculomotor Examination

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
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This document outlines an oculomotor examination and specific conditions and symptoms where it is appropriate.
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Clinical Reference

Gardening with OT

Print Resource — US letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryMental HealthNervous System ConditionsOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy.
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