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Evidence Based Outcomes for CVA

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you struggle to remember outcome measures specific for different conditions? This document outlines some of the best free outcome measures for individuals after stroke and lists minimal detectable change (MDC) values and minimal clinically important differences (MCID) values.
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Understanding Hoehn and Yahr

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This document outlines one of the most utilized outcomes to track prognosis and stage of Parkinson’s disease: the Hoehn and Yahr Classification of Disability. Use this as a handout as an educational resource to improve your patient’s health literacy, or use it to brush up on the classifications yourself.
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Flexor Tendon Glides Instruction Sheet

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Flexor tendon glides are commonly prescribed by rehabilitation professionals who work with hand injuries. The sequence can be hard to explain in a time efficient manner. This resource outlines how to do wrist flexor tendon glides and allows for the clinician to customize the dosages of the exercise.
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Simple Wound Care Instruction Sheet

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Many rehab professionals treat wounds, and correct home wound management is critical to successful outcomes. This handout is a great instruction sheet to give to people with wounds to quickly outline what they should do to make sure they heal with reduced risks of complications.
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NO STRAWS Sign

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This sign is designed to be placed at bedside to improve carry-over of dysphagia strategies.
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Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Most people go straight to motor symptoms when thinking about Parkinson’s disease, but there are many non-motor symptoms that clinicians need to address. This handout provides a quick visual reference for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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NG Tube Effect on Swallowing Physiology

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
A common question asked by SLPs is whether the presence of an NG tube affects swallow function. This clinical resource provides insight and answers to this question using research on both normal and post-stroke populations.
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