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Evidence-Based Stretching with Dosage Guidelines

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Static stretching is commonly prescribed by therapists for improving range of motion, alleviating pain, and maximizing function. This resource outlines how static stretching improves range of motion and which parameters are optimal to maximize stretching-related outcomes.
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Evidence Based Exercises for Hamstring Strains

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Not all exercises are created equal for facilitating return to sport after hamstring strains. This piece outlines three evidence based exercises which have been shown to reduce the time needed to return to play compared to traditional rehabilitation.
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Common Contraindications and Precautions

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you have trouble remembering all of the contraindications and precautions for treatments? Do you ever find an abnormal blood pressure or oxygen saturation level and question whether your initial treatment plan is still appropriate? This document provides a contraindication and precaution cheat to help guide clinician’s clinical reasoning.
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Borg Scale: Rating of Perceived Exertion

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Based on the Borg scale and numbered 1-10, the 1-page visual provides easy-to-read, easy-to-report exertion scale for patients to report their efforts.
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Basic Lower Extremity Seated Exercises

December 21, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you have a patient who is not safe to stand without assistance? This document offers a generic exercise program with only seated exercises. The document is great for health fairs, low level home exercise programs, and safe activities to increase activity tolerance for individuals with significant impairment.
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Advanced Seated Exercises

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you have a patient who needs some higher level exercise but may be unable to balance well when standing? This document offers a generic exercise program with only seated exercises. The document is great for health fairs, moderate level home exercise programs, and lists safe activities to increase activity tolerance for individuals with moderate […]
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Persistent Pain

December 9, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides information based on acceptance and commitment therapy principles that may help those suffering from chronic pain reduce disability and continue to participate in things they enjoy.
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