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Hip Replacement Recovery

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides information on factors associated with hip dislocation after total hip arthroplasty and strategies that may be helpful to prevent dislocation.
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Home and Clinic Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Cystic Fibrosis can be an overwhelming diagnosis. These treatments and suggestions allow some control over symptoms and include breathing techniques as well as percussion techniques.
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Hip Arthritis Exercises

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines two exercises targeted at some of the more common impairments seen in patients with hip arthritis. Includes visual instructions for exercises to address mobility, strength, and overall function.
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High Flow Nasal Cannulas and Dysphagia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
A person may need respiratory support from a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) for multiple reasons. However, the medical team will need to collaborate with the speech-language pathologist to determine if swallowing will be safe for this non-invasive oxygen treatment. The SLP will consider many questions because HFNC can negatively change swallowing safety and increase aspiration risk. This handout will explain the purpose of HFNC and provide clinical questions to be considered by the medical team.
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Hierarchy of Cueing for Word-Finding

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes types of cues and a hierarchy of cueing used to help patients generate target words that can be used by therapists and/or caregivers when working with people who are experiencing aphasia.
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Hemiplegia and Self-feeding

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource covers adaptive equipment and compensatory strategies that can improve the independence and quality of life in individuals who have hemiplegia.
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Heart Healthy Cooking

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains similarities in the most effective diets for prevention of cardiovascular disease, based on various studies and clinical trials, and positive outcomes of changing diet for the long term.
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Hearing Loss and Dementia

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Too much yelling going on in your therapy sessions? Are you watching social isolation setting in like a stone for a patient who can’t hear anything? This material explains the current research showing the link between hearing loss and dementia. Hearing aids can reduce social isolation and increase mental activity which both help reduce the risk for dementia. 
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