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Phases of Gait and Muscle Activation

January 3, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you have patients who are struggling with gait mechanics? This resource outlines the activity of different muscle groups when walking. Use it to identify weaknesses and better understand how to get your patients walking better.
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Pendulum Swing Exercise

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Pendulum swing exercises for the shoulder are commonly used during the early stages of the rehabilitation process. This handout covers when and why this exercise should be implemented, as well as how to correctly perform the exercise.
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Low-Cost Leisure for Older Adults

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource outlines a variety of low-cost ideas to engage older adults in leisure activities. It provides a number of assessments that OTs can use to assess levels of engagement in leisure activities.
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Joint Protection

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes joint protection techniques and data related to arthritis diagnoses. Includes education in nutrition, lifestyle, activity, body, and movement to serve as an educational and training material to use during OT intervention.
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How To Squat With Good Technique

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
The squat is a foundational movement that can be used to strengthen the quadriceps, glutes, and lower back muscles. Squatting with good technique can be helpful to make sure the correct muscles are being used and to ensure that it does not cause pain. This intervention piece is a useful tool that can be included with home exercise programs to outline the correct technique when performing a double leg squat.
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How to Calculate Heart Rate

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Being able to calculate one’s own heart rate accurately is a vital skill for those looking to monitor heart rate for health reasons. This handout is designed to help therapists educate people on the different methods to accurately calculate heart rate so they can independently monitor and optimize their health.
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Home Exercises for Self Range of Motion for the Hemiplegic Arm

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This includes a home exercise program to teach clients who need to perform self range of motion for a hemiplegic upper extremity. It includes an area for customization of the number of repetitions, frequency recommendations, and/or individual notes and precautions.
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Home Exercise Program Tracking Sheet

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This printable tracking sheet helps clients track their carry-over of trained exercise programs and provides a discussion point during follow-up therapy sessions. It is broken up into space that provides room to track three different exercises across one week.
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Hip Arthritis Exercises

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines two exercises targeted at some of the more common impairments seen in patients with hip arthritis. Includes visual instructions for exercises to address mobility, strength, and overall function.
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Health Management Log

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This health management log can be used to track a variety of important health related information for improved independence and self-awareness.
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