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Navigating Stairs With an Assistive Device

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Do you have a patient needing to discharge home with a walker or crutches? Does that same patient have to navigate stairs or a curb cut? This document outlines the safe ascending and descending navigation of steps
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Ménière Syndrome

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The cause of Méniére syndrome is not well understood but causes dizziness or vertigo, intermittent hearing loss, sensation of fullness in the ears, and ringing in the ears. Frequently episodes of dizziness are the most debilitating and last for hours or days. Hearing loss generally happens slowly over time with acute flare-ups affecting the ability to hear low frequencies first.
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Visual Scanning + Language Task

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This language task features 48 word squares that correlate to 48 single written word cards. The task is designed for speech-language pathologists working with people who have therapy goals related to word-finding, single word functional reading, and visual-spatial matching. Great for SLP-OT and SLP-PT co-treats!
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Using a Walker Safely

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed for patients learning how to use a walker safely. It includes tips related to general safety, safe pathways, carrying items, and reaching.
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Maintaining Your Balance

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the body’s natural balance strategies and can be used as a visual guide when educating patients about balance or providing balance exercises.
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Functional Activities for In Room Treatments

December 24, 2021 by Megan Berg.
For therapists who find themselves performing in room treatment sessions with little to no equipment, here is a list of activities to help re-energize treatment sessions, spark new ideas, and promote the use of functional activities.
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Anticipatory vs Reactive Balance Control

December 20, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout highlights reactive versus anticipatory balance control. Interventions are provided to address impairments in both skills and progress with challenges to the sensory systems of balance.
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