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Pain and Smoking

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Many people who have long standing pain conditions also smoke. This handout outlines how smoking can affect musculoskeletal pain and how quitting may help decrease pain intensity.
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Ostomy Care

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Handout describing anatomy of an ostomy pouch, OT’s role in ostomy care, general guidelines for changing an ostomy pouch, how to release gas, and how to empty an ostomy pouch.
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OT Considerations Following Total Knee Replacements

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout gives an overview of the OT scope of practice as it relates specifically to a total knee replacement. Includes explanation of what will be expected from OT treatment as it relates to daily tasks, adaptations, training, safety awareness, and equipment needs. Also includes simple tips and reminders.
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OT Discharge Recommendations Form

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A simple way for practitioners to summarize all discharge recommendations. Improves interdisciplinary communication, streamlines discharge planning, and educates patients and families. Includes home evaluation findings, home care service recommendations, community resources, equipment, supervision recommendations, and more.
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Pacemaker Precautions

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This is a visual guide to educate patients and hang in the room during rehabilitation immediately following a pacemaker surgery, as well as a guide for long term precautions when living with a pacemaker.
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Osteoporosis

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines what osteoporosis is, what causes it, what can be done to prevent it and what strategies can be used to minimize its impact. 
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Orthostatic Hypotension

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides patients with information on orthostatic hypotension and encourages them to speak with their OT and physician for education on conservative management. 
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Oral Stimulation for NPO Infants

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the need for oral stimulation as early intervention for feeding abilities and outlines the framework for this type of therapy.
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Organizing a Calendar

January 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This schedule organization task requires a person to use a variety of executive function skills including good initiation, visual scanning, divided visual attention, planning/organization, reading comprehension, written expression, and problem solving/reasoning.
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