Adult resources

1,849 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

Alternatives to Shoes with Laces

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsArthritisCaregiver SupportsStroke
This handout details several shoe alternatives to tennis shoes with laces.
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Handout

The Importance of Standing

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout is intended for those who have low mobility and may need to use a standing frame, or who need extra motivation to work toward standing strength and/or tolerance.
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Therapy Activity

The Five Components of Dysarthria

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This resource explores the five components considered when a speech therapist evaluates and treats dysarthria.
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Therapy Activity

Environmental Swallowing Considerations for People with Dementia

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDementiaDysphagiaHome Modifications
There are many adjustments that care partners can implement to improve the feeding environment for people with dementia.
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Clinical Reference

Cough…Is it Strong Enough?

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPDysphagia
This resource explains the physiological process of a cough, how to measure cough strength, and why an adequate peak expiratory flow rate is important.
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Handout

Model of Attention

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This resource defines the distinct yet interrelated subcomponents of attention.
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Handout

Impairments of Occipital Lobe Strokes

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPStrokeVision
This resource provides basic education regarding functional impairment related to occipital lobe strokes.
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In Patients Eligible for Meniscal Surgery Who First Receive Physical Therapy, Multivariable Prognostic Models Cannot Predict Who Will Eventually Undergo Surgery (2021)

AdultOrthopaedics
This study aimed to develop a multivariable prognostic model to identify who will need surgery after attempting physical therapy for degenerative meniscus tears by analyzing data from the ESCAPE trial, as some patients started with physical therapy and went on to have surgery by 6- and 12-month follow-up periods. Two prediction models were developed and […]
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Improving Spatiotemporal Gait Asymmetry Has Limited Functional Benefit for Individuals Poststroke (2020)

AdultStroke
Researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill reviewed previous literature to understand that there was a relationship between spatiotemporal gait asymmetry and metabolic cost of walking, balance, endurance, quality of life, and physical activity for individuals with chronic stroke. There had not yet been any research looking at if training individuals with chronic […]
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Telehealth-Guided Virtual Reality for Recovery of Upper Extremity Function Following Stroke (2023)

AdultOTStroke
Breakdown of Findings: The study was a rater-blinded randomized control trial with participants assigned to the GRASP HEP treatment group (9 participants) or a usual and customary care control group (9 participants). All participants had a history of right or left hemispheric stroke affecting normal hand function. The GRASP system incorporates the SaeboVR therapy software, […]
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