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The Importance of Crossing Midline

Published by <p>This resource describes why implementing crossing midline in neuro-rehabilitation is valuable to recovery. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Physical Activity After Transient Ischemic Attack or Mild Stroke Is Business as Usual (2022)

Published by <p>A TIA is often described as a mini stroke or a short lived ischemic stroke causing temporary neurologic deficit. Often, these strokes cause no residual effects after incidence. Due to this, there is rarely referral for rehabilitation services and patients are discharged home directly from the hospital. Past research has determined that the risk of […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Visual Scanning Worksheets

Published by <p>This therapy material works on practicing visual scanning skills with three different levels of difficulty. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Functional Standing Tolerance Activities

Published by <p>This resource covers functional ways to work on standing tolerance. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Figure-of-Eight Measurement

Published by <p>This will assist clinicians in properly performing figure-of-eight measurement to assess foot and/or ankle edema. Borthwick, Y., Paul, L., Sneddon, M., McAlpine, L., & Miller, C. (2013). Reliability and validity of the figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size in patients with breast cancer-related lymphoedema. European Journal of Cancer Care, 22(2), 196–201.Devoogdt, N., Cavaggion, C., Van […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Using an Interpreter, Translator, and/or Transliterator in Speech Therapy

Published by <p>This material provides guidance when using an interpreter, translator, or transliterator in speech therapy sessions. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Collaborating with Interpreters, Transliterators, and Translators. (Practice Portal). Retrieved 08.15.2022 from www.asha.org/Practice-Portal/Professional-Issues/Collaborating-With-Interpreters/ <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Person-Centered Care in Speech-Language Therapy Research and Practice for Adults: A Scoping Review (2022)

Published by <p>PCC is encouraged internationally and has been documented to shorten hospital stays, improve self-efficacy, and improve the overall quality of life. The idea of PCC is to re-humanize healthcare and honor how each patient provides important knowledge to guide treatment of care based on what’s meaningful to the person. The idea of patient-centered care and […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

A Backward Walking Training Program to Improve Balance and Mobility in Acute Stroke: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (2018)

Published by <p>Most studies related to balance and gait for individuals after stroke focus on the chronic stages of stroke. This article investigated the intervention of backward walking with individuals who recently had a stroke. The intervention of backward walking has previously been shown to create a high demand on cerebral function, motor coordination, trunk stability, and […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Complex Visual Perceptual Task: Copy the Pattern

Published by <p>This printable occupational and speech therapy activity works on complex visual perceptual skills. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Theraputty for Improving Hand Strength and Coordination

Published by <p>This occupational therapy printable handout has visuals and instructions for using theraputty to improve hand/grip strength and coordination skills. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>