OT Therapy Fix Content by Month

• Therapy Resources: 
• Hemiplegia and Self-feeding
• Fear of Falling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Spinal Precautions
• Spot the Hazards
• Functional Time Management

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Addressing Phantom Pain Through Occupational Participation: A Qualitative Study of Support Group Participants (2021)
• Article Snapshot Title - Use Title Case capitalization and include year in parentheses at the end (no periods)
  Frameworks for Parkinson's Disease Rehabilitation Addressing When, What, and How (2021)

June 2021

• Visual-Motor Integration Activity
• Visual Perceptual Skills
• The Lighthouse Strategy for Visual Scanning Training
• Spoon Theory
• Grounding Techniques

• Article Snapshots
• Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology in the Emergency Department (2021)
• Occupational Therapy Interventions for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review (2021)

May 2021

• Spinal Cord Injury Function Levels
• Motivating a Reluctant Client
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Intrinsic Hand Strengthening
• Fear of Falling Assessments

• Article Snapshots
• Dogs as an Adjunct to Therapy: Effects of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Rehabilitation Following Spinal Cord Injury (2019)
• A Vicious Cycle of Fear of Falling Avoidance Behavior in Parkinson’s Disease: A Path Analysis (2021)

April 2021

• Upper Body Home Exercise Programs
• Pain Management
• Hand and Forearm Sensory Screening Form
• Shower Safety
• Functional Fine Motor Tasks

• Article Snapshots
• The Exploration of Occupational Therapy Interventions to Address Sedentary Behavior and Pain Among Older Adults (2020)
• Effectiveness of Eccentric Strengthening in the Treatment of Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis (2021)

March 2021

• Concussion
• Urinary Incontinence Exercise Program
• Identifying Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Prevention of Falls from Bed
• Batch Cooking for Energy Conservation

• Article Snapshots
• Occupational Therapy in the ICU: A Scoping Review of 221 Documents (2019)
• Qualitative Descriptions of Patient Perceptions About Fall Risks, Prevention Strategies and Self‐identity: Analysis of Fall Prevention Motivational Interviewing Conversations (2020)

February 2021

• Neurodynamic Testing for the Upper Limb
• Readiness for Change
• Bipolar Disorder
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Meal Preparation: No Cooking Required

• Article Snapshots
• Reduced Physical Fitness in Patients with Heart Failure as a Possible Risk Factor for Impaired Driving Performance (2015)
• The Effects of Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Interventions on Interpersonal Functioning and Personal and Social Performance Levels of Corresponding Patients (2016)

January 2021

• Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Communication Techniques for Dementia
• Environmental Considerations for Fall Risk Reduction
• Hospital Beds
• Helpful Home Management Apps and Technology

• Article Snapshots
• A Randomized Single-blinded Trial of Early Rehabilitation versus Immobilization After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (2020)
• Linking Resident Behavior to Dementia Care Communication: Effects of Emotional Tone (2010)

December 2020

• Grated Motor Imagery 
• Home Exercise: ROM for Hemiplegia
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Home Management: Grading + Activity Analysis
• Supplemental Oxygen Management

• Article Snapshots
• Activating Behavior to Reduce Sedentary Behavior After Stroke: A Nonrandomized Pilot Feasibility Study (2020)
• Effectiveness of the Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients with Distal Radius Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial (2020)

November 2020

• Ostomy Care
• Occupational Therapy During Palliative Care
• Managing Long Distance Contact With Loved Ones in Medical Facilities
• Meal Preparation Guidelines for Diabetics
• Diabetic Neuropathy

• Article Snapshots
• Do Health-Care Professionals Really Understand the Role of Occupational Therapy in Hospice Care?
• Occupational Therapy Intervention Improves Glycemic Control and Quality of Life Among Young Adults with Diabetes: The Resilient, Empowered, Active Living with Diabetes (REAL Diabetes) Randomized Controlled Trial

October 2020

• Motivational Interviewing and Occupational Therapy
• Visual Aids for TTWB/NWB Precautions
• Scar Management Techniques
• Sensory Regulation and Dementia
• Positioning Guidelines After a Stroke

• Article Snapshots
• A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of reminiscence therapy for people with dementia
• Motivational interviewing increases physical activity and self-efficacy in people living in the community after hip fracture: a randomized controlled trial

September 2020

• Shoulder Subluxation: Causes and Treatment Interventions
• Handout: Managing Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Precautions
  
• Personal Care Training for the Bariatric Client
• Cooking Tasks: Emphasizing Upper Body Strengthening
• Low Vision Set-Up During Meals Using Clock Face Method

• Article Snapshots
• Return to Recreational Sporting Activities Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
• Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation for management of shoulder subluxation post-stroke: A systematic review with meta-analysis

August 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Handout: Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
• OT Intervention Strategies for Spasticity
• Upper Extremity Neuropathies
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Orthostatic Hypotension
• Measuring Orthostatic Hypotension
• Orthostatic Hypotension Bedside Precautions Sign
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: What is Aging in Place?
• Microwave Cooking + Recipes
• Therapy and Universal Design

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Occupational therapy interventions to improve performance of instrumental activities of daily living for community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review
• Mirror therapy and task-oriented training for people with a paretic upper extremity
• Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Task‐oriented Approach in Upper Extremity Post‐stroke Rehabilitation

July 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Handout: Avoiding isolation
• Workbook: Impact of Mental Health on Daily Routines
• Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Anxiety
• Body Materials
  
• Maintaining Your Balance
• Safe Balance Strategies
• Anticipatory Balance Control
• Clinical Materials
• Benefits of Proper Seated Positioning
• Wheelchair Management and Propulsion
• Quick Guide to Proper Wheelchair Positioning

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Improving Quality of Life and Depression After Stroke Through Telerehabilitation
• Adjusting Challenge–Skill Balance to Improve Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
• Effect of Bathroom Aids and Age on Balance Control During Bathing Transfers

June 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Disease Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
• Multiple Sclerosis Disease Courses
• Compensatory Strategies for Impaired Executive Functioning in Multiple Sclerosis
• Body Materials
  
• OT Considerations Following Total Knee Replacements
• Joint Protection
• Total Hip Arthroplasty: an in-depth resource for clinicians
• Clinical Materials
• Tub Transfer Bench
• Sliding Board Transfers
• Maximal Assist and Dependent Pivot Transfer Techniques

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection and Analysis Methods in Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue Management
• Ergonomic evaluation of slide boards used by home care aides to assist client transfers
• The therapeutic role of motor imagery during the acute phase after total knee arthroplasty: A pilot study

May 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Strategies and Considerations for Early Stage Dementia
• Working Memory and Adaptive Strategies
• ADL Checklist for Early Dementia
• Body Materials
  
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease + Occupational Therapy
• Mindfulness and Breathing Techniques
• Pulmonary and Respiratory Diagnoses: Acute Versus Chronic
• Clinical Materials
• Reducing Fall Risk During Pet Care
• Incorporating Plants and Gardening into Occupational Therapy
• Home Management: What are Your Roles?

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Promoting activity, independence and stability in early dementia and mild cognitive impairment (PrAISED): development of an intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia
• Occupational therapy-led pulmonary rehabilitation: A practice analysis
• Activities people with cognitive deficits want to continue mastering – A scoping study

April 2020

• Neuro Materials
• What is a Cerebellar Stroke?
• Table Setting Task for Unilateral Neglect
• What to Expect: Constraint Induced Movement Therapy
• Body Materials
  
• What is Congestive Heart Failure?
• Heart Healthy Cooking
• Sternal Precautions
• Clinical Materials
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Strategies for Anxiety
• Thought Record Worksheet

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders on quality of life: A meta-analysis
• Occupational therapist-delivered cognitive-behavioral therapy for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized pilot study
• Positive psychological states and health behaviors in acute coronary syndrome patients: A qualitative study

March 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Reducing the Risk of Stroke and the Role of OT
• One Handed Dressing Techniques for Hemiplegia
• Vital Signs Monitoring Sheet
• Body Materials
  
• The Pacemaker
• Self Care with a Pacemaker
• Pacemaker Precautions
• Clinical Materials
• Movement Disorders
• Questions to Consider When Recommending Adaptive Strategies
• Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Adapted feeding utensils for people with Parkinson’s-related or essential tremor
• Cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning as predictors of paid employment in people with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Rumination and behavioural factors in Parkinson's disease depression
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments

February 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Reducing the Risk of Stroke and the Role of OT
• One Handed Dressing Techniques for Hemiplegia
• Vital Signs Monitoring Sheet
• Body Materials
  
• The Pacemaker
• Self Care with a Pacemaker
• Pacemaker Precautions
• Clinical Materials
• Movement Disorders
• Questions to Consider When Recommending Adaptive Strategies
• Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Adapted feeding utensils for people with Parkinson’s-related or essential tremor
• Cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning as predictors of paid employment in people with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
• Rumination and behavioural factors in Parkinson's disease depression
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments

January 2020

• Neuro Materials
• Handout: Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Intervention: Adaptive Apps and Technology
• Resource: Cueing Techniques
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Bladder Irritants and Nocturia Prevention Strategies
• Intervention: Questions to Ask About Incontinence
• Resource: Incorporating Pelvic Floor Exercises Into Daily Routines
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: What is Occupational Therapy: OT Scope of Practice
• Intervention: Task Simplification During Meal Preparation
• Resource: Skilled Documentation Dos and Don’ts

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Creating a supportive environment using cues for wayfinding in dementia (2016)
• A group-based yoga program for urinary incontinence in ambulatory women: feasibility, tolerability, and change in incontinence frequency over 3 months in a single-center randomized trial (2019)
• Occupational therapy in special respite care: A new multicomponent model for challenging behavior in people with dementia (2018)

December 2019

• Neuro Materials
  
• Handout: Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Intervention: What To Do if Autonomic Dysreflexia is Suspected
  Resource: Autonomic Dysreflexia Emergency Cards
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Foot Care
• Intervention: Clothes and the Reacher
• Resource: Workstation Ergonomics
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: Home Modifications to Optimize Independence
• Intervention: Smart Home Devices to Optimize Safety and Independence
• Resource: OT Session Signs: "Do not complete ADLs" and "Do not shower"

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Occupational Performance for People With Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Emotional Impairments After Brain Injury: A Systematic Review (2016)
• Systematic Review of Yoga and Balance: Effect on Adults With Neuromuscular Impairment (2019)
• Forced Aerobic Exercise Preceding Task Practice Improves Motor Recovery Poststroke (2017)

November 2019

• Neuro Materials
  
• Handout: Cognitive Strategies for Improving Movement
• Intervention: Chair Yoga
• Resource: Home Exercise Program Checklist
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Exercise Activities for Older Adults
• Intervention: Origami Craft Activity
• Resource: What is Occupational Therapy?
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: Home Modifications to Optimize Independence
• Intervention: Smart Home Devices to Optimize Safety and Independence
• Resource: OT Session Signs: "Do not complete ADLs" and "Do not shower"

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Combined Cognitive-Strategy and Task-Specific Training Affects Cognition and Upper-Extremity Function in Subacute Stroke (2016)
• Factors Influencing Compliance With Home Exercise Programs Among Patients With Upper-Extremity Impairment (1999)
• Supporting Stroke Motor Recovery Through a Mobile Application: A Pilot Study (2017)
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments

 

October 2019

• Neuro Materials
  
• Handout: Tips for Caring for Someone with Dementia
• Intervention: Memory Scrapbooking
• Resource: Devices that Promote Independence for People with Dementia
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Spasticity
• Intervention: Exercises to Decrease Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Stiffness
• Resource: Managing Spasticity and Contractures (With Modified Ashworth Scale)
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: Tips for a Successful Pivot Transfer
• Intervention: Handwriting Activity
• Resource: Home Safety Checklist

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Roles and Coping Strategies of Sons Caring for a Parent With Dementia (2015)
• Combined Bracing, Electrical Stimulation, and Functional Practice for Chronic, Upper-Extremity Spasticity (2010)
• Effect of Home Modification Interventions on the Participation of Community Dwelling Adults with Health Conditions: A Systematic Review (2017)
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments

 

September 2019

• Neuro Materials
  
• Handout: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Intervention: Self Care Worksheet
• Resource: Goals and Treatment for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Osteoarthritis
• Intervention: Thumb Stability and Pain Management Exercises for Thumb Arthritis
• Resource: Conservative Treatments for Osteoarthritis
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: Living with an Auto-Immune Disorder
• Intervention: Stress-Life Balance Activity
• Resource: Auto Immune Disorders and Effect on Treatment Outcomes

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Effectiveness of the graded motor imagery to improve hand function in patients with distal radius fracture: A randomized controlled trial The Effects of Active Shoulder Exercise with a Sling Suspension System on Shoulder Subluxation, Proprioception, and Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Acute Stroke (2018)
• Occupational Therapist-Delivered Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Pilot Study  (2018)
• Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review (2017)
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments

 

August 2019

• Neuro Materials
  
• Handout: Shoulder Subluxation
• Intervention: Shoulder Subluxation Exercises
• Resource: Shoulder Subluxation for Clinicians
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Hypersensitivity
• Intervention: Desensitization Techniques
• Resource: Peripheral Nerve Damage Recovery
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: Using a Walker Safely
• Intervention: Interest Checklist
• Resource: Older Adults Leisure Activities Resources

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• The Effects of Active Shoulder Exercise with a Sling Suspension System on Shoulder Subluxation, Proprioception, and Upper Extremity Function in Patients with Acute Stroke (2019)
• Self-management strategies used by patients who are hypersensitive to cold following a hand injury. A prospective study with two years follow-up (2015)
• An Investigation of Involvement in Leisure Activities After a Stroke (1991)
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments

 

July 2019

• Neuro Materials
  
• Handout: Left Neglect
• Intervention: Unilateral Neglect Task: Matching Movie Pictures to Titles
• Resource: Strategies for Improving Unilateral Neglect
• Body Materials
  
• Handout: Energy Conservation Techniques
• Intervention: Wheelchair Comfort: Air-Filled Cushion Inflation
• Resource: Visual: Rating of Perceived Exertion
• Clinical Materials
• Handout: Bell's Palsy
• Intervention: Exercises to Address Bells Palsy
• Resource: House-Brackman Classification of Facial Function

• Article Snapshots (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
• Constraint-Induced Therapy Combined With Eye Patching on Functional Outcomes and Movement Kinematics in Post Stroke Neglect (2013)
• One-On-One Fatigue Management Course for People with Chronic Conditions and Fatigue (2017)
• Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy in Severe Bell’s Palsy (2013)
• Other Materials (exclusive to Therapy Fix, not for individual purchase)
  
• Sticker of the month
• Quote of the month
• Monthly calendars for people with low vision
• Weekly calendars for people with memory impairments