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Shoulder Elevation Progression

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides evidence-based therapeutic exercises to progress clients who are unable to safely or correctly elevate the shoulder against gravity. It contains an easy-to-follow HEP as well as details forward elevation for the practitioner.
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Solution-Focused Therapy Approaches

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Two evidence-based solution-focused activities with a handout for clients experiencing health challenges that aids in constructing solutions instead of focusing on problems.
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Patient Door Sign: Traumatic Brain Injury Dos and Don’ts

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
People who have survived brain injuries often need quieter, calmer spaces. It’s easy to forget that in a bustling medical environment. This simple sign reminds staff and visitors to follow some basic TBI etiquette when interacting with survivors before they enter the room.
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Sensory Preferences Checklist

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is a client-centered screening tool for adults with sensory difficulties. It has a comprehensive checklist of stimuli to develop a personalized reference that can be provided to caregivers, family members, etc to share what stimuli the individual finds triggering and methods of calming.
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Hospice Information for Caregivers: Facilitating a Smooth Transition

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource educates families and caregivers about optimizing the transition to hospice. It provides examples of equipment that may be utilized and highlights safety with transfers and ADL engagement, keeping the patient and family involved, and meaningful activities to complete during end-of-life.
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Pelvic Floor Anatomy

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout provides a visual representation of pelvic floor anatomy that can be used to educate clients and demonstrate what muscles various therapeutic exercises and activities target.
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Creating an Adult Sensory Diet

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource offers insights into creating an adult sensory diet. It includes a worksheet portion that can be used to create a sensory diet as part of an intervention plan.
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