This document is a quick reference for commonly used outcome measures for older individuals to determine if they have risk of falling. The document outlines what measures are best supported and outlines the sensitivity and specificity of the risk of falls in the next year. Shirley Ryan Ability Labs, 2022Academy of Neurologic Physical TherapyAcademy of […]
This reference provides the clinician an overview of the California Tri Pull Taping method and how to apply the technique to an individual with a subluxed shoulder. Vitoonpong, T., Chang K.V. (2021). Shoulder Subluxation. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Ravichandran, H., Janakiraman, B., Sundaram, S., Fisseha, B., Gebreyesus, T., & […]
Non-oral motor treatment (NOMTs) have become more popular among speech-language pathologists. However, this treatment approach has limited to no evidence to support the use of NOMTs within the speech therapy session. This clinical resource provides more information about this controversial treatment approach for improving speech abilities. Lass, N. J., & Pannbacker, M. (2008). The application […]
This resource provides a broad outline for how to implement a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and/or pediatric inpatient setting.
This resource provides discussion points and supportive ways to discuss difficult topics in therapy sessions with both clients and their parents/caregivers.
People with cancer benefit from exercise therapy. This resource outlines the basics regarding exercise guidelines for people with cancer. Campbell, K. L., Winters-Stone, K. M., Wiskemann, J., May, A. M., Schwartz, A. L., Courneya, K. S., Zucker, D. S., Matthews, C. E., Ligibel, J. A., Gerber, L. H., Morris, G. S., Patel, A. V., Hue, […]
This resource outlines supraspinatus exercises from low to high levels of activity to help guide rehabilitation. Edwards, P. K., Ebert, J. R., Littlewood, C., Ackland, T., & Wang, A. (2017). A systematic review of electromyography studies in normal shoulders to inform postoperative rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 47(12), […]
Do you have trouble knowing what outcome measures to use? This document is a quick reference for commonly used outcome measures for individuals after spinal cord injury. The document outlines what measures are best supported depending on severity of injury. Spinal Cord Injury EDGE Task Force Outcome Measures Recommendations