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Should I Use Hot or Cold?

June 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines the use of heating and cooling agents to treat health impairments. It provides explanations of various thermal agents and when to use which type of thermal agent.
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Ice Massage Instruction Sheet

October 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This intervention piece is designed to instruct someone how to do an ice massage to reduce pain. It is a great handout to include with the home program for people with acute injuries.
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Setting up a Pain Free Work Station + Checklist

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you have patients that complain of chronic discomfort while working at their desk? This document provides a detailed procedure to promote proper ergonomics while working at a desk.
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Pain Management

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
An estimated 53% of older adults experience pain to an extent that it interferes with their daily lives and independence. When a client has pain, it may often be the first area for a therapist to address in order to improve outcomes in other areas. This clinician resource provides an overview of many non-pharmacological pain relief options to incorporate into treatment sessions.
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How Does Manual Therapy Reduce Pain?

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines and summarizes what the best available evidence says about how manual therapy may work to reduce pain, and it describes who may benefit most from it.
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Pain and the Brain

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes information regarding the causes of pain, the relationship between imaging and pain, and first steps towards managing pain.
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Pain Management After Injury

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout handout describes the difference between using medications to mask pain and using physical therapy to target and treat the root cause of pain.
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Body Scanning Meditation for Persistent Pain

December 22, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Meditation and mindfulness techniques may be helpful to help manage persistent pain. This intervention handout outlines a simple body scanning technique for pain reduction. 
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