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Strength Training Recommendations After Stroke

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Strength training can have considerable beneficial effects after having a cerebrovascular accident (stroke). This handout summarizes the current best evidence recommendations for improving function through strength training after stroke. It is useful for those who have had strokes and for the healthcare professionals who work with people who have had strokes.
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Strategies to Limit Edema at Home

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Edema can be a reoccurring and challenging problem. This resource helps individuals identify treatments to limit their edema.
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Strategies for Improving Unilateral Neglect

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes 12 specific strategies to improve unilateral neglect. It is designed for therapists helping patients trial various strategies in order to establish which ones work successfully for them on an individual basis.
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Sternal Precautions

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This guide to sternal precautions is designed for patient and caregiver training, and includes graphic and written instruction and current research. The handout also includes alternatives that may be discussed with a surgeon if there is a concern about dependence on caregivers, muscle atrophy, fear-avoidance, or memory impairment that will reduce adherence to precautions.
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Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Anxiety

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This OT intervention includes ways to reduce anxiety for purposes of incorporation into a holistic plan of care. Gives concrete strategies to incorporate into daily life. May also be a resource for caregivers or even clinicians who feel burned out or need positive coping strategies during stressful times.
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Strategies and Considerations for Early Stage Dementia

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout helps teach strategies and inspire discussion with caregivers and families of clients recently diagnosed with dementia. Includes strategies for improving wayfinding skills, creating visual cues, discussing future problems, and promoting safety within the client’s current environment.
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Spoon Theory

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides a brief explanation of the “spoon theory” metaphor used to describe the amount of mental or physical energy a person has available for daily activities. This handout can be used to describe and apply the theory with patients and then as a visual reminder for them to increase carryover between sessions.
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Spot the Hazards

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many individuals with a brain injury may desire to return to work. This visual and verbal problem solving/reasoning task creates safety awareness discussions within real-life work environments.
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