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Bell’s Palsy

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the diagnosis, symptoms, risks, recovery, and treatment/strategies about Bell’s palsy. Designed to help rehabilitation therapists provide health literacy materials to patients experiencing Bell’s palsy.
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Exercises for Bell’s Palsy

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource is for people experiencing the transient effects of Bell’s palsy. The exercises are not meant to be a cure for the condition, but rather a way to optimize muscle elasticity and length during the period of facial nerve paralysis. Includes exercises targeted at the eyebrows, neck and chin, nose, lips, and eyes.
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Drop Foot

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you have a patient with drop foot? This document helps to outline some of the potential causes of foot drop and evidence based treatment options depending on the cause. The document is a great option to educate your patient or to provide to your patient when referring to another practitioner.
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Diabetic Neuropathy

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Learning to manage diabetes can be overwhelming. For those newly diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, this handout answers questions about the causes, symptoms, and treatment, as well as the role of therapy at different stages of neuropathy symptoms.
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Desensitization Techniques for Peripheral Nerve Injury

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
A handout for patients experiencing hypersensitivity after a peripheral nerve injury highlighting the most effective desensitization techniques that can be performed daily by the patient at home.
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout for patients and caregivers on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease includes a description of its presentation, progression, and treatment, including common therapy interventions based on common disease characteristics.
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Charcot Foot

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Peripheral neuropathy and diabetes mellitus affects a huge number of adults.  The complications of Diabetes are vast and one of the more immobilizing complications is charcot foot.  This handout describes the diagnosis. It is a great resource to give patients who have developed arthropathy or are at risk.
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