arthritis Archives – Therapy Insights

Caring for Pets: Treatment Strategies

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource covers different methods for addressing the caring for pets IADL.

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Functional Alternatives to Theraputty

October 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource provides examples of functional ways to address hand strength and coordination as an alternative to theraputty.

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Ergonomics and Household Tasks

September 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout discusses the use of proper ergonomics when completing different household tasks.

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Joint Protection for Arthritic Hands

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout offers strategies and education on using joint protection techniques for those with arthritis in their hands.

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What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This is an educational handout about psoriatic arthritis; it outlines what it is and what to expect regarding treatment for this condition.

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Range of Motion Norms

December 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Quickly refer to this reference for range of motion norms when assessing different parts of the body.

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Written Instructions for 9-Hole Peg Test and Grip Strength for Hard of Hearing Individuals

November 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This piece provides clinicians with written instructions to utilize when administering the 9-Hole Peg Test or hand dynamometer to individuals with hard of hearing.

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Compensatory Strategies for Shaving

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Improve independence with shaving by implementing compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment found in this resource.

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Osteoarthritis

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This basic visual handout describes the basic anatomy and bodily mechanisms affecting patients who suffer from osteoarthritis.

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Thumb Stability Exercises and Pain Management

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout visualizes 6 specific stability and pain management exercises for arthritis.

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