Archives
Techniques for Reducing or Eliminating Acquired Stuttering in Adults
April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This material provides techniques to help reduce or eliminate stuttering-like episodes that can be acquired following brain injury.
Respiratory Muscle Strength Training for Speech and Voice
April 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource provides information related to respiratory muscle strength training to improve speech and voice.
Car Transfers
March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Improve client community engagement by learning about a variety of car transfer techniques, including slide board transfers, horizontal transfers, stand pivot and squat pivot transfers.
Compensatory Strategies for Shaving
March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Improve independence with shaving by implementing compensatory strategies and adaptive equipment found in this resource.
Three Swallowing Exercises for People with Parkinson’s
February 24, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout visualizes three exercises featured in the evidence base for people with Parkinson’s, including: Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), the Masako, and chin tuck against resistance (CTAR).
Multiple Sclerosis Attack
January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you have a patient with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)? Have they experienced a MS attack in the past or are they experiencing one now? This document will help to explain the attack and provide information on what to expect.
Water: Essential for the Brain and Body
January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Our brains and bodies need water to function and stay healthy. This handout explains how water is used throughout the body and provides various facts to inspire drinking more water. Also includes some warning signs of dehydration.
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement
January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Parkinson’s disease can affect life in so many ways. This handout focuses on the effect of Parkinson’s disease has on movement.
Therapy and Universal Design
January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource looks at the principles of Universal Design from a therapy practitioner lens to improve understanding of how accessibility can affect independence and safety.