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Lumbar Radiculopathy Typical Presentations by Level

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Lumbar radiculopathy can be challenging to recognize and diagnose since many conditions can cause radiating pain into the legs. This resource provides some tips for recognizing lumbar radiculopathy for clinicians and outlines typical presentations of dysfunction by level through the lumbar spine.
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Lower Leg Pain- Differential Diagnosis for Clinicians

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Lower leg pain is frequently the result of medial tibial stress syndrome, but there are other pathologies that can cause lower leg pain that the clinician should be aware of to make sure the patient gets appropriate referral and/or treatment to match their condition. This resource briefly summarizes differences in presentation between different common lower […]
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Low-Dye Taping for Plantar Fasciopathy

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Plantar fascia related pain is one of the more common causes of pain on the bottom side of the foot and heel. Low-dye taping can provide short term pain relief for people who are living with this condition; it can also be a good way to test if someone may benefit from orthotic prescription. This […]
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Loading Guidelines for the Intervertebral Disc

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Lower back pain is generally non-specific in nature, but the intervertebral disc can be attributed to some back pain. People with back pain are frequently discouraged when they are told they have disc problems and feel like they cannot do anything about things like “degenerative disc disease,” “disc herniations,” and “disc bulges.” This resource provides […]
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Lateral Plank Progression for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI) can cause hip pain and stiffness that can limit performance in sports related activities and is common in active populations. There are still many unknowns regarding the optimal strategy to rehabilitate FAI but core exercises and strength training may be associated with superior outcomes. This intervention outlines a lateral plank progression […]
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Lateral Ankle Sprains: What to Expect

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Lateral ankle sprains are very common injuries and are frequently ignored by individuals who have them even though they should be treated to prevent long term problems such as chronic instability. This handout outlines what lateral ankle sprains are, what to expect, and the expected recovery trajectory. It is very useful for those with ankle […]
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Lateral Ankle Sprain: Home Exercise Program For Acute Phase

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
People with ankle sprains can enhance their recovery with properly performed exercises during the acute phase to reduce pain, swelling, and reduce the chance of recurrent ankle problems. This intervention piece is an excellent, simple exercise program that can be used for those with lateral ankle sprains. It is based on current evidence and can […]
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Joint Protection

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes joint protection techniques and data related to arthritis diagnoses. Includes education in nutrition, lifestyle, activity, body, and movement to serve as an educational and training material to use during OT intervention.
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Intrinsic Hand Strengthening

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides exercises and activities to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the hand to improve grip and pinch strength and fine motor coordination. This handout can be used as a modifiable home exercise program for any patient with weak or impaired hand functioning.
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Instructions for Acute Neck Pain

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This document is a perfect handout after an initial evaluation or consultation for someone with neck pain. The document describes a general method for managing neck pain at home.
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