Adult resources

1,838 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.

Clinical Reference

Splinting for Spinal Cord Injury

Print Resource — US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTADLs/IADLsSpinal Cord Injury
This resource covers common splints for individuals with SCI.
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Eval Tool

Vision Screening Instructions

Print Resource — US Letter — 4 pages
AdultOTSLPAgingBalance/Vestibular/FallsBrain InjuryNervous System ConditionsSpinal Cord InjurySports and ExerciseStrokeVision
Navigating vision deficits can feel like untangling a complex web — this screening tool helps unravel those threads. This guide walks you through key points to look for with clinical interview and observation, assesses for oculomotor deficits, acuity, contrast sensivity, visual field deficits, and more.
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Handout

The Importance of Personal Hygiene

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic PainDiabetesMental HealthSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
This handout details why engaging in personal hygiene tasks is important for the client and is appropriate for people with cognitive impairments/delay or with mental health challenges.
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Clinical Reference

Pain Management for the Hemiplegic Shoulder

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultStroke
This resource helps identify and treat hemiplegic shoulder pain by differentiating between musculoskeletal and neuropathic causes. Use it to guide assessment, select targeted interventions, and improve comfort and functional outcomes after stroke or brain injury.
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Therapy Activity

Shopping Mall Deductive Reasoning Puzzle

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
This activity helps target deductive reasoning, spatial organization, and executive functioning through a shopping mall layout puzzle. Use it to practice systematic problem solving, clue interpretation, and community-based reasoning in a structured format.
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Clinical Reference Handout

Connecting Blood Vessels to Brain Function

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
Increase the understanding of the major blood vessels of the brain and how they support brain function with this handout.
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Handout

Strategies for Conserving Energy During Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTSLPADLs/IADLsBrain InjuryStroke
This material instructs patients to generate strategies to conserve energy when completing basic ADLs and IADLS such as grocery shopping, housekeeping, and meal preparation.
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Therapy Activity

Numerical Problem Solving with Basketball

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryStroke
When asking patients about their hobbies and interests to incorporate those when creating person-centered goals, a common response is “basketball.” This activity is made for those basketball lovers to target their numerical problem solving skills related to their favorite sport.
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Single-Leg Vertical Hop Test Detects Greater Limb Asymmetries Than Horizontal Hop Tests After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in NCAA Division 1 Collegiate Athletes (2021)

AdultOrthopaedicsSports and Exercise
A cross-sectional study was conducted to compare the limb symmetry index (LSI) of the single leg vertical jump for height (SLVH) compared to single leg horizontal jump tests in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 college athletes after having a unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). A retrospective review was conducted to examine participants […]
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