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Incidence of Poststroke Depression in Patients With Poststroke Dysphagia (2022)

September 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Dysphagia can occur in about 78% of people with strokes. It can cause many negative consequences such as increased caregiver burden, higher health costs, and needing more medical care to manage. Some patients improve their swallowing two to four weeks after their onset. Others with persistent dysphagia have an increased risk for malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration […]
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Out of Sight or Out of Mind? Understanding Field Cuts vs Neglect Syndrome

August 29, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Rehab clinicians must rapidly evaluate dysfunctions that impact their patient’s ability to engage. This course encourages therapists to use appropriate terminology to describe disruptions in the optic system, to understand the anatomical and physiology of sight, locate brain regions involved in visual processing, and train clinicians to identify a field cut and discern a neglect […]
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Rethink Cognitive Rehab: Assessment & Treatment for Executive Functioning

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course will discuss the speech pathologist’s role in cognitive rehab, how to assess for executive dysfunction outside of the standardized assessment box, and treat using best practice guidelines according to the literature. By using real-life case examples, attendees will discover how to implement a person-centered approach to cognitive therapy using evidence-based treatments.
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Geoboard Patterns

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Simple to complex geoboard patterns for practicing fine motor skills.
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Math Squares

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Work on mathematical calculations, fine motor skills, and cognition with this fun game!
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Home Safety Screening

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Assess your client’s ability to resolve safety issues around the home with this home safety screening.
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Edema

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
For clinicians who need a quick clinical reference for grading, measuring, and treatment strategies for edema. Ahmadinejad, M., Razban, F., Jahani, Y., & Heravi, F. (2022). Limb edema in critically ill patients: Comparing intermittent compression and elevation. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13704 Pellecchia, G. L. (2003). Figure-of-eight method of measuring hand size: Journal of Hand Therapy, […]
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Classification of Limb and Mobility Impairments in Persons With Stroke Using the STREAM (2022)

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
The STREAM is a stroke specific rehabilitation measure that is made up of three components: upper extremity movement (20 points), lower extremity movement (20 points), and basic mobility (30 points). Each category has 10 tasks and are scored between 0-2 for the first two categories and 0-3 for the last category. There were 240 subjects […]
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What Is the HINTs Exam?

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
A screening tool for an individual who is experiencing acute dizziness and vertigo. It can be used in the clinic or in an emergency room setting.
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