Stroke resources

406 printable resources for Stroke: patient and caregiver education handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. Written and reviewed by practicing clinicians, ready to print, and included in a Therapy Insights membership.
Clinical Reference

Compensatory Strategies for Shaving

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTADLs/IADLsArthritisBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Improve independence with shaving by implementing compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment found in this resource.
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Clinical Reference

Car Transfers

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsCaregiver SupportsProgressive Neurological ConditionsSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Improve client community engagement by learning about a variety of car transfer techniques, including slide board transfers, horizontal transfers, stand pivot and squat pivot transfers.
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Therapy Activity

Functional Math Worksheet

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Practice functional math skills through a variety of real-world scenarios using this therapy material.
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Handout

Botox for the Nervous System

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AdultOTBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Do you have patients with spasticity? Botox can help with the reduction of spasticity for those with impaired nervous systems. This document helps patients, caregivers, clinicians, and students understand how Botox is used therapeutically.
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Therapy Activity

Football Numerical Problem Solving Activity

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
When asking patients about their hobbies and interests to incorporate those when creating person-centered goals, a common response is “football.” This activity is made for those football lovers to target their numerical problem solving skills related to their favorite sport.
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Using Subthreshold Vibratory Stimulation During Poststroke Rehabilitation Therapy: A Case Series (2022)

AdultOTStroke
One approach to enhance motor recovery is using sensory stimulation as a therapy adjunct to facility changes in the primary motor cortex and associated motor output. A novel sensory stimulation was recently developed using a wearable wristband to apply subthreshold random-frequency vibratory stimulation to the paretic wrist during therapy. This stimulation does not interfere with […]
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Handout

Pushing Behavior

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AdultOTBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryStroke
This resource provides therapists a background of pushing behavior, quick assessments, and treatment ideas.
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Handout HEP

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Patterns

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AdultOTNervous System ConditionsStroke
Use the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) patterns in this HEP to improve strength, coordination, motor control, and mobility of the upper extremity.
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Manual Dexterity is Associated with Use of the Paretic Upper Extremity in Community-Dwelling Individuals with Stroke (2021)

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Participants for this study included a final count of 80 individuals. These individuals were located in the region, were 18 years or older, experienced a stroke at least 6 months prior to the study, had hemiparesis, no cognitive impairment, were able to ambulate, and had no other condition that would interfere with the use of […]
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