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The Role of OT in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout accompanies the course: Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: Rehabilitation Concepts for Occupational Therapists. The handout is designed to be provided to patients so that they understand how occupational therapy can assist with recovery after total shoulder arthroplasty.
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Plantar Fasciitis

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout handout describes what plantar fasciitis is, what to expect, and outlines the path to recovery with physical therapy.
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Hamstring Strains: What to Expect

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hamstring injuries are common in all populations but account for a large portion of non-contact injuries in athletes such as soccer players. This handout outlines what hamstring injuries are, how they occur, how long to expect to recovery, and a simple way to determine readiness to return to sport.
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Gluteus Medius Exercises

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The gluteus medius is a common target for rehabilitation of the hip and leg. This exercise handout provides a collection of gluteus medius exercises that will help improve its strength. They are further classified for improving strength in the transverse plane and in the frontal plane.
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Functional Fine Motor Tasks

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Addressing fine motor coordination can often feel tedious, and rote fine motor training during treatment may feel as if it comes at the expense of addressing other skills. This session material is full of functional ideas for fine motor coordination training to incorporate into treatment sessions that also address a client’s level of function in […]
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Functional Activities for In Room Treatments

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
For therapists who find themselves performing in room treatment sessions with little to no equipment, here is a list of activities to help re-energize treatment sessions, spark new ideas, and promote the use of functional activities. We at Therapy Insights aim to help clinicians continue to provide challenging and dynamic patient care with excellent outcomes. […]
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Frozen Shoulder: What Now?

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
People with adhesive capsulitis, frequently referred to as frozen shoulder, often experience significant pain and disability. Knowing what frozen shoulder is, how it is managed, and what to expect is incredibly important for people suffering from this condition and for those who treat it. This handout outlines what frozen shoulder is, what may help, what […]
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Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: What to Expect

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
People who frequently squat deeply sometimes develop pain in the hip. Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)is a term used to describe a specific type of hip pain that may involve pinching of structures between your thigh bone and pelvis resulting in pain. It is common in people who need to repetitively squat or move into deep ranges […]
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