chronic pain Archives – Page 2 of 6

Understanding Interferential Current

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This document outlines what IFC is and how it works so you can decide if it will benefit your patients.

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Growth Mindset

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This handout covers the growth mindset which can be used to improve motivation and self-esteem during the rehabilitation process.

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Gate Control Theory of Pain in Practice

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource briefly covers the theory of gate control and how it benefits individuals coping with chronic pain.

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Addressing Sex and Intimacy

January 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

Learn strategies for addressing sex and intimacy regardless of clinical setting, including selecting assessments, intervention considerations, and assistive devices.

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Gout, CPPD, HADD, and Septic Arthritis Differential Sheet

November 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This resource is designed as a reference for clinicians to refer to when suspecting types of inflammatory arthritis that can present similarly.

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Functional Standing Tolerance Activities

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Target standing tolerance through functional tasks using this resource as a guide.

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10 Item OSPRO-YF Tool

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Screen for psycho-social distress associated with chronic pain and work disability with the OSPRO-YF.

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Standing Habituation Instructions for Standing Intolerant Low Back Pain

August 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

Teach people with standing intolerant low back pain how to slowly improve this tolerance over time.

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Fibromyalgia

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

This reference details what fibromyalgia is and what role OT plays in treatment.

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Pain Evaluation Clinical Reasoning Octagon

July 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.

A clinical reasoning tool for clinicians to use to reflect on difficult pain related cases. It can also be useful to help instructors teach physical, speech, or occupational therapy students how to reason through pain related cases.

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