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Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

Published by <p>This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue. Thong, M. S., Van Noorden, C. J., Steindorf, K., & Arndt, V. (2020). Cancer-related fatigue: Causes and current treatment options. Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 21(2). Mustian, K. M., Alfano, C. M., Heckler, C., Kleckner, A. S., Kleckner, I. R., Leach, C. R., […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Published by <p>This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis. Goodman, C. C., Heick, J., & Lazaro, R. T. (2018). Differential diagnosis for physical therapists: Screening for referral. Elsevier. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Cerebellar Examination

Published by <p>This document outlines the basics of a coordination or cerebellar examination. Use it to screen individuals with complex neurologic impairment or monitor progression of cerebellar diseases. University of Utah, Stanford Medicine <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies

Published by <p>This handout is for individuals who use wheelchairs. Upper limb pain is very common for individuals who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility, and this document outlines better propulsion techniques to minimize potential for injury. Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J., Mulroy, S., Requejo, P., Effect of increased load on scapular kinematics during manual wheelchaiEffect […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

The Effect of Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2018)

Published by <p>This study sought to determine the effect of exercise compared to non-exercise for managing cancer related fatigue (CRF) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining cancer survivors. It also examined different kinds of exercise in different types of cancer.  A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. To be included, RCTs had […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Effect of Wheelchair Mass, Tire Type and Tire Pressure on Physical Strain and Wheelchair Propulsion Technique (2013)

Published by <p>Shoulder pain is exceedingly common for individuals with lower limb disability that require a manual wheelchair. Researchers in the Netherlands sought to identify easily changeable factors of wheelchair structure that could facilitate easier motion with less energy. The goal was to determine what things could be changed to ultimately decrease shoulder pain and overall discomfort. […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Ergonomics and Household Tasks

Published by <p>This handout discusses the use of proper ergonomics when completing different household tasks. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

Neurological Injuries and the Impact on Sleep

Published by <p>This handout covers the relationship between neurological conditions and poor sleep. Viola-Saltzman, M., & Watson, N. F. (2012). Traumatic brain injury and sleep disorders. Neurologic clinics, 30(4), 1299–1312. Cai, H., Wang, X. P., & Yang, G. Y. (2021). Sleep Disorders in Stroke: An Update on Management. Aging and disease, 12(2), 570–585. Sankari, A., Badr, M. […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

IADL Charades

Published by <p>This therapy material offers a creative way to address sequencing and mobility on the topic of IADLs. <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>

The Respiratory Defense System

Published by <p>This handout explains how the lungs have a natural protection system to remove unwanted particles from the nasal cavity and lungs. Lee, A. S., & Ryu, J. H. (2018, June). Aspiration pneumonia and related syndromes. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 93, No. 6, pp. 752-762). Elsevier. Kollmeier, B. R., & Keenaghan, M. (2017). Aspiration risk. […] <div class="woocommerce"> <div class="woocommerce-info wc-memberships-restriction-message wc-memberships-message wc-memberships-content-restricted-message"> This content is only available to members. </div> </div> </p>