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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Science of Habits for Healthy Behaviors

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Use this habit formation handout to help patients better understand the science behind building healthy routines and long-term behavior change. This resource introduces concepts such as implementation intentions, habit stacking, the cue-routine-reward habit loop, and the Kaizen approach to gradual improvement while encouraging practical, realistic strategies for improving consistency and follow through with healthy behaviors.

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Spoon Theory

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout provides a brief explanation of the “spoon theory” metaphor used to describe the amount of mental or physical energy a person has available for daily activities. This handout can be used to describe and apply the theory with patients and then as a visual reminder.

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Voice Commands for Siri and Alexa

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout provides step-by-step instructions for turning on Siri and how to use “Hey Siri.” Also includes 12 specific voice-command scripts for functional tasks.

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Screening for Proprioceptive Deficits

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This screening tool provides a simple assessment and score sheet in order to detect deficits in proprioception. Multiple methods of testing are included.

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