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Short-term Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping as Therapeutic Tool in Conservative Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (2023)

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Breakdown of Findings: Studies had to meet the following inclusion criteria: randomized clinical trials, including patients of legal age with mild, moderate, or severe symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome without associated pathologies, and treating the studied body area with KT, whether or not in combination with other therapies. Thirteen studies were included, comprising 665 participants […]
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Dysphagia Following a Total Laryngectomy: The Effect on Quality of Life, Functioning, and Psychological Well-Being (2009)

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
The authors of this study wanted to see if dysphagia affected people’s QoL, functioning, and psychological well-being after a total laryngectomy. This research study is the first known of this kind to learn from self-reported documentation for total laryngectomies. It is also the first study to examine QoL and psychological well-being measures for people with […]
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Effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Language Therapy for Aphasia: Evidence From Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (2023)

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
CILT is an aphasia treatment incorporating neuroplasticity through forced verbal response and an intensive treatment schedule. With CILT, people with aphasia (PWA) must use verbal speech with tasks because they cannot use other multimodal forms of communication, such as gestures, writing, or drawing, to support communication. CILT is a high-intensity treatment typically scheduled for three […]
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Resource Roadmap Show – Adult SLP – #06

July 9, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: Visual Scanning and Attention Based on Words, How to Use the PQRST Reading Strategy, Changes in Swallowing After Laryngectomy, Broad List of Treatments for Aphasia, and Structural Vocal Pathologies.
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Resource Roadmap Show – OT – #06

July 9, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This course covers how to use the following resources from the Therapy Insights library: Median Nerve Injuries, Bowel Management after Spinal Cord Injury, Bidets, Shopping Strategies for Executive Dysfunction, Delayed Recall Visual Memory Activity
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Calf Muscle Strains: What To Expect

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is an educational handout for people with calf muscle strains. It outlines the grades of injury and what to expect regarding diagnosis and treatment. Video on how to use this resource: Green, B., McClelland, J. A., Semciw, A. I., Schache, A. G., McCall, A., & Pizzari, T. (2022). The assessment, management and prevention of […]
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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.  Video on how to use this resource: Sullivan, M. J., Bishop, S. R., & Pivik, J. (1995). The pain catastrophizing scale: Development and validation. Psychological Assessment, 7(4), 524-532. Osman, A., Barrios, F. X., Kopper, B. A., Hauptmann, W., […]
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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. Video on how to use this resource: Nielsen G. (2016). Physical treatment of functional neurologic disorders. Handbook of clinical neurology, 139, 555–569.
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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). Video on how to use this resource: Vassilopoulos, A., Mohammad, S., Dure, L., Kozlowska, K., & Fobian, A. D. (2022). Treatment Approaches for Functional Neurological Disorders in Children. Current treatment options in neurology, 24(2), 77–97. Nielsen et al. (2020). Management […]
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Evidence Based Practice To Improve Walking After Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, or Brain Injury

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines evidence for improving walking function after neurologic damage. It is based on a clinical practice guideline. Video on how to use this resource: Hornby G, Reisman DS, Ward IG, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury . Journal of Neurologic Physical […]
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