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Gastroparesis and Swallowing Considerations

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides information on gastroparesis and considerations for swallowing. Boltin, D., Zvidi, I., Steinmetz, A., Bernstine, H., Groshar, D., Nardi, Y., Boaz, M., Niv, Y., & Dickman, R. (2014). Vomiting and dysphagia predict delayed gastric emptying in diabetic and nondiabetic subjects. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2014:294032. Grover, M., Farrugia, G., & Stanghellini, V. (2019). […]
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Managing Cancer Related Fatigue

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout provides tips to help people with cancer manage their fatigue. Thong, M. S., Van Noorden, C. J., Steindorf, K., & Arndt, V. (2020). Cancer-related fatigue: Causes and current treatment options. Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 21(2). Mustian, K. M., Alfano, C. M., Heckler, C., Kleckner, A. S., Kleckner, I. R., Leach, C. R., […]
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What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout is for individuals who are experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis of metabolic acidosis. Goodman, C. C., Heick, J., & Lazaro, R. T. (2018). Differential diagnosis for physical therapists: Screening for referral. Elsevier.
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Cerebellar Examination

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines the basics of a coordination or cerebellar examination. Use it to screen individuals with complex neurologic impairment or monitor progression of cerebellar diseases. University of Utah, Stanford Medicine
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Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Strategies

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout is for individuals who use wheelchairs. Upper limb pain is very common for individuals who use wheelchairs as their primary means of mobility, and this document outlines better propulsion techniques to minimize potential for injury. Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J., Mulroy, S., Requejo, P., Effect of increased load on scapular kinematics during manual wheelchaiEffect […]
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The Effect of Exercise on Cancer-Related Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2018)

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This study sought to determine the effect of exercise compared to non-exercise for managing cancer related fatigue (CRF) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining cancer survivors. It also examined different kinds of exercise in different types of cancer.  A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. To be included, RCTs had […]
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Effect of Wheelchair Mass, Tire Type and Tire Pressure on Physical Strain and Wheelchair Propulsion Technique (2013)

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Shoulder pain is exceedingly common for individuals with lower limb disability that require a manual wheelchair. Researchers in the Netherlands sought to identify easily changeable factors of wheelchair structure that could facilitate easier motion with less energy. The goal was to determine what things could be changed to ultimately decrease shoulder pain and overall discomfort. […]
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Effect of Assistive Devices on Hand and Arm Posture During Activities of Daily Living (2019)

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Aging and various pathologies reduce hand mobility and grip strength, decreasing the performance of ADLs and independence. ADs are generally designed to compensate for reduced physical abilities. OTs are tasked with indicating the most suitable product for each patient; however, this is often a difficult decision with limited research available. This study aimed to analyze […]
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