Adult resources

1,838 printable resources for adult patients and clients, for speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists: handouts, therapy materials, clinical references and evaluation tools. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Handout

Strategies to Limit Edema at Home

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AdultOT
Edema can be a reoccurring and challenging problem. This resource helps individuals identify treatments to limit their edema.
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Strategies for Managing Dysarthria

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AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Unfortunately, the evidence base for resolving dysarthria is lacking. Intervention continues to focus on compensatory strategies. This handout describes why dysarthria occurs as well as specific compensatory strategies to manage the motor speech impairment.
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Strategies for Improving Unilateral Neglect

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AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStrokeVision
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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Strategies for Executive Function Dysfunction

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This handout provides ten compensatory strategies to help support executive function skills after a brain injury.
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Stiffness After Total Knee Replacement

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
This handout outlines what may cause a stiff knee after total knee replacement, strategies that may help, and what patients can expect if they have this problem.
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Sternal Precautions

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AdultOTCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedics
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

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AdultOTMental Health
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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STOMPs Protocol (Strengthening and Optimal Movement for Painful Shoulders)

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AdultOTSpinal Cord Injury
This document is a home program for individuals post spinal cord injury who have shoulder pain. These activities can easily be performed at home with little assistance from a medical provider.
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Clinical Reference

Staging Pressure Sores

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AdultOTSeating and MobilitySpinal Cord Injury
This resource visualizes the 4 stages of pressure sores.
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