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Cranial Nerve Testing

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you forget what all of the cranial nerves are responsible for? This document is a quick resource for cranial nerve screening. Bring it with you into the patient room.
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Avoiding Pressure Ulcers

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you have a patient who is at risk for skin breakdown? This document provides simple and effective tips and recommendations for those with the risk of integument breakdown. Send a patient or caregiver home with these strategies to better improve patient compliance and outcomes. Goodman CC, Fuller KS (2021) Goodman and Fuller’s pathology: Implications […]
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Cranial Nerve Treatment Options

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout gives a general overview of the nerve functions and treatment options. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of treatment options since every approach is specific to the injury. Goyal, H., & Koley, S. (2021). Comparison of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Neuromuscular Re-education with Conventional Treatment and Home Based Exercise Plan […]
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Pushing Behavior

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides therapists a background of pushing behavior, quick assessments, and treatment ideas.
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PNF Patterns

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout covers a variety of coping skills that can be used for those struggling with their mental health, as well as difficulty coping with illness and/or injury.
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8% Capsaicin Patch in Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (2020)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This article snapshot summarizes findings from a study attempting to evaluate the efficacy of a 8% capsaicin patch for reducing peripheral neuropathic pain. A retroactive observational design was conducted in 120 patients with neuropathic pain treated with an 8% capsaicin patch in Portugal. The authors wanted to determine if this capsaicin patch would reduce pain […]
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Treatment of Charcot Neuroarthropathy and Osteomyelitis of the Same Foot: A Retrospective Cohort Study (2017)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
In total 40 subjects were selected for inclusion in the study. A total of 60 cases were analyzed since some individuals had multiple occurrences of Charcot Neuroarthropathy and simultaneous osteomyelitis. Subject’s medical history was collected between 2002 and 2012 in a large outpatient, urban orthopedic university hospital. Inclusion criteria were a diagnosis of Charcot Neuroarthropathy, […]
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The Relationship Between Nerve Conduction Study and Clinical Grading of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (2016)

January 17, 2022 by Megan Berg.
There are many proposed ways to examine and diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the current literature. The authors of the presently examined study sought to determine if sensory and motor nerve conduction studies are correlated with clinical severity grading in people with CTS. A prospective case control design was utilized and was conducted in […]
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Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy in Severe Bell’s Palsy (2013)

January 16, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Bell’s palsy (BP) is the most frequent form of peripheral facial nerve palsy. From 69% to 85% of those with BP experience complete spontaneous recovery. However, partial motor recovery, synkinesis, hemifacial spasm, contractures, salivation, and lacrimation alterations often persist in remaining cases. Pharmacological treatment with corticosteroids has been shown to be effective if administered within […]
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