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.
Therapy Activity

Math Squares

— US Letter — 3 pages
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStrokeVision
Work on mathematical calculations, fine motor skills, and cognition with this fun game!
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Clinical Reference

Home Safety Screening

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPBrain InjuryDementiaSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Assess your client’s ability to resolve safety issues around the home with this home safety screening.
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Clinical Reference

Edema

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTCardiovascular DiseaseOrthopaedicsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
Use this as a quick reference when you need to sort out what type of edema you’re seeing and how to measure it consistently. It supports more intentional tracking and helps connect what you’re observing to the right intervention approach.
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Therapy Activity

Script Training Treatment Guidance and Ideas

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPAphasiaMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
This handout provides a step-by-step guide on how to use script training to support communication for people with aphasia and/or apraxia of speech.
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Clinical Reference Eval Tool

Dysarthria Differential Diagnosis Guide

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
Compare and contrast the different types of dysarthria to help with a differential diagnosis.
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Therapy Activity

Personalized Pocket Cards for 3 Types of Dysarthria

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultSLPMotor Speech/Dysarthria/Apraxia
These business-card-sized wallet cards provide information about the specific type of dysarthria, ways to support communication with the individual, and important personal information for the person with dysarthria.
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Handout

Management of Excessive Secretions

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultDysphagia
Excessive and/or thick secretions are common in individuals with neurologic or pulmonary diseases. This handout provides further information regarding characteristics, possible causes, and treatment options for improving secretion management.
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Optimum Frequency of Exercise for Bone Health: Randomised Controlled Trial of a High-Impact Unilateral Intervention (2010)

AdultOrthopaedics
The authors sought to determine if a high-impact, unilateral exercise program would improve hip bone mineral density (BMD) in premenopausal women and whether this response varied based on how often the women exercised. A total of 61 women participated in the study. Included subjects were able to perform brief high-intensity exercise, were aged between 18 […]
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The Role of Cognitive Impairment on Physical Therapy Attendance and Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis (2022)

Adult
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating neurodegenerative process that affects the central nervous system. Individuals with MS are often referred to physical therapy for personalized plans of care to address functional mobility and acquire new motor skills. Therapists frequently use functional outcome measures to assess progress. Cognitive status is also affected by MS, and there […]
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