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Exercises for Bell’s Palsy

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource is for people experiencing the transient effects of Bell’s palsy. The exercises are not meant to be a cure for the condition, but rather a way to optimize muscle elasticity and length during the period of facial nerve paralysis. Includes exercises targeted at the eyebrows, neck and chin, nose, lips, and eyes.
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Exercise Intensity Guidelines

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Calculating optimal heart rate during exercise can be tricky to accomplish and remember. This handout provides the basic formulas to calculate maximum heart rate and healthy range of heart rate during both moderate intensity and vigorous intensity exercise.
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Evidence-Based Stretching with Dosage Guidelines

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Static stretching is commonly prescribed by therapists for improving range of motion, alleviating pain, and maximizing function. This resource outlines how static stretching improves range of motion and which parameters are optimal to maximize stretching-related outcomes.
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Evidence Based Exercises for Hamstring Strains

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Not all exercises are created equal for facilitating return to sport after hamstring strains. This piece outlines three evidence based exercises which have been shown to reduce the time needed to return to play compared to traditional rehabilitation.
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Epiglottic Inversion Impairment and Exercises

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The epiglottis plays a critical role in protecting the airway. This material describes the function of the epiglottis and provides exercises to complete to improve the function in a person with dysphagia.
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Environmental Considerations for Fall Risk Reduction

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This targeted session material offers many considerations for therapists to reduce the risk of falls when working in skilled nursing facilities or similar environments. It includes a focus on environmental, seating, and caregiver education considerations to reduce fall risk in the older adult population.
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EMST Home Program Exercise Tracking Log

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
It can be overwhelming to remember all the details for completing the expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) at home. This guide will help the patient and their family keep track of each repetition and know when to increase the resistance.
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