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

Loading Guidelines for the Intervertebral Disc

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AdultOrthopaedics
Lower back pain is generally non-specific in nature, but the intervertebral disc can be attributed to some back pain. People with back pain are frequently discouraged when they are told they have disc problems and feel like they cannot do anything about things like “degenerative disc disease,” “disc herniations,” and “disc bulges.” This resource provides information for clinicians and people with back pain interested in optimal loading for the intervertebral disc.
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Intervention Considerations for Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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AdultOT
This document provides insight and guidelines for appropriate goals and interventions for someone with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The document focuses principles of treatment during the acute stage and later stages of Recovery from GBS or an acute exacerbation of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
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Home and Clinic Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

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AdultOTSLPRespiratory
Cystic Fibrosis can be an overwhelming diagnosis. These treatments and suggestions allow some control over symptoms and include breathing techniques as well as percussion techniques.
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Transgender Affirmative Care

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AdultOTSLP
The handout covers practical strategies that clinicians can implement in the areas of assumptions, body language, verbal language, and organizational strategies that promote transgender affirmative care in healthcare settings.
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Graded Exposure for Persistent Pain

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This resource outlines an evidence based graded exposure protocol to improve function in the face of nervous system sensitization.
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Goals and Treatments for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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AdultOTChronic Pain
This handout describes the goals and treatments associated with complex regional pain syndrome, including decreasing pain, decreasing edema, decreasing sensitivity, managing skin temperature, and decreasing stiffness.
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Goal Ideas for Feeding Therapy

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PediatricSLPFeeding and Swallowing
This goal bank can be modified by adding more detail or customizing based on the child’s current skill level and needs.
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Goal Attainment Scale Guide & Worksheet

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AdultOTSLP
Sometimes formal assessments cannot measure changes, but the Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) is one way to show possible changes after therapy. GAS is a helpful way to identify and work toward achieving goals that are meaningful to the patient. This clinical resource provides directions and examples for using the GAS during the evaluation and therapy.
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Fear of Falling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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AdultOT
This handout functions as a worksheet that can be completed with the patient to identify catastrophic thinking patterns related to fear of falling, leading to avoidance behavior. This worksheet helps patients question their own thoughts and identify potential strategies to minimize faulty thinking and fear of falling avoidance behavior.
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Evidence-Based Stretching with Dosage Guidelines

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AdultOTSports and Exercise
Static stretching is commonly prescribed by therapists for improving range of motion, alleviating pain, and maximizing function. This resource outlines how static stretching improves range of motion and which parameters are optimal to maximize stretching-related outcomes.
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