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How To Get Up From A Fall

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Therapy material to use during fall recovery interventions to assist with sequencing and providing individuals to assist with technique follow-through and carryover. Moreland, B., Kakara, R., & Henry, A. (2020). Trends in nonfatal falls and fall-related injuries among adults aged ≥65 years — United States, 2012–2018. MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 69(27), 875–881. Chronic […]
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Aspects of Communication to Consider when Assessing Pragmatics

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is a list of aspects of communication to consider when assessing the area of pragmatics and generating a plan of care. Martin, I., & McDonald, S. (2003). Weak coherence, no theory of mind, or executive dysfunction? Solving the puzzle of pragmatic language disorders. Brain and Language, 85, 451-466. Paul, R. (2000). Language disorders from […]
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Swallowing Recommendations Guide for Patients and Care Partners

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Often, speech-language pathologists have many recommendations when it comes to swallowing but this information may be overwhelming for the patient or care partner to remember. This swallowing recommendation guide allows the SLP to quickly make checkmarks next to the personalized recommendation for the patient. There is also space for additional comments.
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Clinical Tests of Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Are They Reliable, and How Well Are They Reflected in Structural Changes on Imaging? (2021)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Physical examination maneuvers are commonly utilized to assist therapists with the diagnosis of tibialis posterior tendinopathy (TPT) but little is known about their reliability and relationship to imaging. A prospective cohort study was conducted in 52 people with medial foot/ankle pain. Subjects underwent a clinical examination for TPT by two physical therapists and an ultrasound […]
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Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Persisting Symptoms After Pulmonary Embolism (2020)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted in 24 people who had pulmonary embolism (PE) in the Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit of Therme Wien Med in Vienna, Austria. This was conducted between January 1 2012 and September 2019. To be included the participants needed to have a history of PE and exertional dyspnea. Two of […]
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Feasibility of Customized Pillboxes to Enhance Medication Adherence: A Randomized Clinical Trial (2022)

June 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Participants in this study were randomized to receive one of the three pillbox interventions and utilized the pillbox for 2-4 weeks. The purpose of the intervention was to change the health behavior of taking medication. Standard-of-care – The standard-of-care pillbox is a device that allows one dose per day for 7 days of the week […]
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