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Sternal Precautions

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This guide to sternal precautions is designed for patient and caregiver training, and includes graphic and written instruction and current research. The handout also includes alternatives that may be discussed with a surgeon if there is a concern about dependence on caregivers, muscle atrophy, fear-avoidance, or memory impairment that will reduce adherence to precautions.
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Simple Exercises for Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A return to independent pain free function is important for those with rotator cuff related shoulder pain. This Intervention outlines several simple exercises that can help reduce rotator cuff related shoulder pain.
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Shin Splints: What to Expect

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines what shin splints are, what recovery looks like, and how to best manage this painful condition.
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Shoulder Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
It is common to have shoulder pain after having acquired a spinal cord injury. This handout answers some of the questions regarding shoulder pain and wheelchair propulsion.
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Setting up a Pain Free Work Station + Checklist

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you have patients that complain of chronic discomfort while working at their desk? This document provides a detailed procedure to promote proper ergonomics while working at a desk.
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Sciatic Nerve Glides

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Nerve pain down the leg can be challenging to treat, especially if the pain cannot be reduced directly with low back related postures or movements. In these cases, sciatic nerve glides may be the best option to encourage gentle movement of the nerves that course into the lower part of the lower back. This intervention […]
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Scapular Dyskinesis: Conscious Muscle Control and Mass Movement Patterns

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Impaired scapular movement is commonly associated with shoulder dysfunction. This handout provides three of the top conscious muscle control exercises to properly orient the scapula for improved posture, increased stabilization, and improved rotation during functional movement of the shoulder. This handout also provides mass movement patterns to improve scapular range of motion for functional reaching […]
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Scalene Muscle Activities

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
If your patient suffers from a pathology that is caused by the scalene muscles, this document will help guide your patients through a basic neck stretching program and basic home exercise program. There is room to customize the document for your specific patient.
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Scaption Raise Endurance Exercise for Subacromial Pain Syndrome

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Tendon dysfunction is commonly treated with heavy slow loading. The rotator cuff, however, may not respond quite the same way as some other tendons such as the patellar tendon. This handout outlines how to use the scaption endurance exercise to complement traditional tendon rehabilitation for people with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
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