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Contraindications for Exercise

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you work with a vulnerable population? Do you struggle to remember important blood values or vital abnormalities? This document lists the contraindications for exercise so that you don’t have to memorize them. Keep it close to your exercise equipment for fast and easy reference.
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Medical Abbreviations Shorthand

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Documentation is rarely anyone’s favorite part of healthcare. This document helps you quickly decipher acronyms used in others documentation and more efficiently write your own documentation. Post it next to your computer as a fast and easy reference or provide it as a reference for student clinicians to help them document more efficiently.
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Yale Swallow Protocol

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The Yale Swallow Protocol (YSP) is a screening tool for swallowing. The person being screened either passes or fails, identifying individuals who would benefit from a more thorough evaluation of all aspects of swallowing function. This resource provides evidence regarding the sensitivity and specificity of the YSP and provides steps for completion and determination of pass/fail for appropriate recommendations to be made.
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Wrist Extensor Compartments Anatomy and Tendinopathy Considerations

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Wrist extensor tendinopathies are a less often encountered diagnosis in rehabilitation settings. It can be difficult to determine the best course of action when evaluating the dorsal wrist tendons. This evaluation tool outlines the location of different extensor tendon compartments in the hand and common pathologies seen in each compartment.
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Wheelchair Fitting Considerations

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This document describes the fitting measures and helps you identify common problems with the fit of a wheelchair.
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Upper Extremity Neuropathies

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
When a client has neuropathy, it is often up to clinicians to assess the presentation, refer to an MD for interdisciplinary collaboration, and educate caregivers about symptoms and expected outcomes in addition to performing interventions. This resource includes a comprehensive chart for clinicians outlining upper extremity neuropathies, diagnoses commonly associated with upper extremity neuropathy, and their presentations. Presented in alphabetical order for ease of use.
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Typical Musculoskeletal Tissue Healing Time Frames

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Knowing how long different tissues may take to heal is critical for acute and post operative orthopedic rehabilitation. This resource lists typical tissue healing times based on current research and is a useful resource to help guide rehabilitation.
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Typical Cervical Radiculopathy Presentations

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides an overview of radiculopathy presentations per level in the cervical spine including weakness patterns and sensory loss/pain patterns.
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Typical Blood Lab Value Ranges

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Therapists frequently encounter and are asked questions about lab value ranges, especially in the acute care setting. This resource is a great tool for those who need a quick reference to keep on their notepad that outlines typical lab value ranges for commonly encountered lab values. 
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