OT – Printable therapy resources

The Pain Catastrophizing Scale: Interpretation and How To Implement Findings

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource for clinicians outlines how to use, interpret, and implement findings from the Pain Catastrophizing Scale.

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Functional Neurological Disorder

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines what functional neurological disorder is and is written in a way that can be provided as a patient handout.

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Treatment for Functional Neurological Disorder: A Guide for Clinicians

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines general principles of treatment for someone with a functional neurological disorder (FND).

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Spot the Difference

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This therapy material works on a variety of visual perceptual skills using functional images.

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Cooking Strategies for Executive Dysfunction

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource covers different strategies to simplify and improve independence with cooking for individuals with executive functioning deficits.

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Knee Replacement and Occupational Therapy

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout provides education on safety, adaptive equipment, considerations for discharge after a knee replacement, and the role of occupational therapists.

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Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands.

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Adaptive Sports

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout outlines different adaptive sports to encourage wheelchair users to engage in leisure activities.

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Adaptive Sports in Spinal Cord Injury: a Systematic Review (2022)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Breakdown of findings: This systematic review searched for articles discussing adaptive sports among individuals with SCI from 2017. The authors identified multiple benefits, categorized by physical and psychosocial. Physical benefits: Adaptive sports can be a practical and cost-effective supplement to rehabilitation, and studies demonstrate improved strength and balance, maintenance of a healthy weight, improved function […]

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Assistive Devices: An Effective Strategy in Non-pharmacological Treatment for Hand Osteoarthritis—Randomized Clinical Trial (2018)

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Participants in the IG participated in a self-care group led by an occupational therapist specializing in assistive technology consisting of four meetings once a week with an average length of 60 minutes. On the first day, participants received guidelines on pathophysiology, clinical aspects, and treatment for hand OA, and joint protection and energy conservation guidelines, […]

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