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Managing Myasthenia Gravis

December 29, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes strategies to use when managing the symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Includes dietary, exercise, and medication considerations.
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Intrinsic Hand Strengthening

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides exercises and activities to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the hand to improve grip and pinch strength and fine motor coordination. This handout can be used as a modifiable home exercise program for any patient with weak or impaired hand functioning.
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Identifying Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a commonly overlooked condition that significantly impacts occupational performance. This handout designed for clinicians will provide key information to recognize TOS and demonstrate provocative/special tests to evaluate clients with suspected TOS. This handout will help clinicians understand the clinical presentation of TOS and proper evaluation methods.
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House-Brackman Classification of Facial Function

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource addresses facial nerve impairments, including Bell’s palsy. It describes the 6 grades of facial function related to nerve damage and can help classify and describe facial nerve impairments for evaluation purposes
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is designed to help patients visualize neuro-muscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as used to treat post-operative muscle strengthening. The handout includes a description of NMES, its benefits, and what to expect during a session. Includes tips for patients on how to help create a beneficial NMES therapy session.
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Hypersensitivity

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides visual education for patient on how hypersensitivity presents following a peripheral nerve injury. The handout also examines why this is occurring and will normalize the symptoms, which can often be frightening.
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Bell’s Palsy

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the diagnosis, symptoms, risks, recovery, and treatment/strategies about Bell’s palsy. Designed to help rehabilitation therapists provide health literacy materials to patients experiencing Bell’s palsy.
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Hand and Forearm Sensory Screening Form

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Hand and forearm sensory screening form. This resource will provide clinicians with a visual form to easily document sensory impairments and can be used to demonstrate impairments to patients and caregivers.
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Graded Motor Imagery

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides information on graded motor imagery used for complex pain and motor coordination. This handout describes each stage of the graded motor imagery protocol used for cortical retraining.
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Graded Exposure for Persistent Pain

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This resource outlines an evidence based graded exposure protocol to improve function in the face of nervous system sensitization.
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