modalities Archives – Therapy Insights

Occupational Therapy Intervention Strategies for Spasticity

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.

OT aims to reduce the negative outcomes of spastic tone and maintain an individual’s highest functional potential. Included are several of the most common OT assessments and interventions for spasticity, including positioning, splinting, and modalities.

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ESTIM

December 31, 2021 by Megan Berg.

Electrical stimulation (ESTIM) is a valuable modality that can be used to address a variety of conditions and symptoms such as treating chronic pain, improving range of motion, and retraining muscles after injury or illness. This resource covers ESTIM indications, contraindications/precautions and provides a log to keep track of individual patient parameters in order to simplify utilizing ESTIM in the clinic.

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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Problem Solving Guide

December 30, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This one-page quick reference guide references the reason and solution for some of the most common issues seen during the use of NMES.

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