Clinical Reference resources

326 clinical references for SLPs, OTs and PTs, organized by diagnosis and population. Every one is written and reviewed by practicing clinicians and ready to print. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

Clinical Reference

Pulmonary and Respiratory Diagnoses: Acute Versus Chronic

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AdultOTSLPRespiratory
This resource discusses many common respiratory diagnoses, categorized between acute vs. chronic. Interventions and education are significantly different when the client is looking at long term management of a diagnosis vs. short term difficulty with expected improvement back to prior level of function.
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Precautions and Contraindications to Spinal Manual Therapy

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AdultOrthopaedics
Manual therapy is frequently used to treat spine related pain by therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors. This resource outlines contraindications to spinal manual therapy and is a helpful quick resource to review when in doubt about using manual therapy.
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Plantar Heel Pain Differential Diagnosis

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AdultOrthopaedics
This handout lays out the incidence, symptoms, and signs for the following diagnoses: Plantar fasciitis (PF), fat-pad atrophy (FPA), pes cavus, plantar fasciitis with fat-pad atrophy, and pes planus.
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Peripheral Radial Nerve Entrapments

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AdultNervous System Conditions
Peripheral nerve entrapments can be challenging to assess, especially when considering less common nerve problems. This resource outlines the presentation of peripheral radial nerve entrapments and is an excellent resource for any clinician who treats nerve pain to have on hand to assist with diagnosis.
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Pediatric Vitals: Pocket Reference

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PediatricSLPPediatric Brain Injury
This is a compact reference tool that can be laminated and attached to a work ID card, placed in a wallet, or tucked into the pocket of scrubs or lab coats. This tool is useful for clinicians who need to quickly reference of normal pediatric vital ranges during their daily professional practice in the hospital, long-term care, and clinic settings.
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OT Considerations Following Total Knee Replacements

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AdultOTOrthopaedics
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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Occupational Therapy Intervention Strategies for Spasticity

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AdultOTBrain InjuryProgressive Neurological ConditionsSpinal Cord InjuryStroke
OT aims to reduce the negative outcomes of spastic tone and maintain an individual’s highest functional potential. Included are several of the most common OT assessments and interventions for spasticity, including positioning, splinting, and modalities.
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Occupational Therapy Student Cheat Sheet

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AdultOTBrain InjuryOrthopaedicsStroke
This tool offers a variety of information to help occupational therapy students be successful during their fieldwork rotations, including range of motion norms, assistance levels, manual muscle testing, goal writing basics, and more.
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Normative Vital Signs by Age

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AdultOTAgingBrain InjuryCardiovascular DiseaseStroke
This resource references the changes in normal vitals as we age. Quickly determine if your findings for temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure are normal.
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Outpatient Goal Writing: Capturing Short- and Long-Term Success

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PediatricSLPArticulation and PhonologyLanguage Development
This quick guide assists in writing strong, attainable goals that reflect progress, help guide therapy interventions, and meet external demands.
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