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Dry Needling for Lateral Epicondylitis

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource for clinicians outlines dry needling protocols that can be used for lateral epicondylitis. Video on how to use this resource: Lucado, A. M., Day, J. M., Vincent, J. I., MacDermid, J. C., Fedorczyk, J., Grewal, R., & Martin, R. L. (2022). Lateral elbow pain and muscle function impairments. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports […]
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How and When To Calculate Ankle Brachial Index

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Ankle brachial index or ABI is an excellent screening tool for assessment of Peripheral vascular disease. Use this document to calculate your pt’s ABI and provide a document for them on the associated findings. Video on how to use this resource: Goodman, Heick, Lazaro, (2018) Differential Diagnosis for Physical therapists 6th edition. Elsevier.
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Symptoms and Differentiation of Leg Pain

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines common causes and symptoms of leg pain. Use the document as a quick resource for differential diagnosis of leg pain. Video on how to use this resource: Goodman, Heick, Lazaro, (2018) Differential Diagnosis for Physical therapists 6th edition. Elsevier.
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Child-Rearing

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers ways to work on child-rearing skills in functional therapy. Video on how to use this resource:
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Gardening with OT

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers ways to incorporate gardening into functional therapy. Video on how to use this resource:
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Comparing a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study and Esophagram

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
A Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) and esophagram are helpful tools for evaluating a person’s swallowing function. This handout explains the similarities and differences to help determine which one may be more appropriate. Video on how to use this resource:
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Comprehensive Assessment Tools for Pediatric TBI

April 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This clinical reference is utilized to determine how to create, implement, and track progress using non-standardized assessment tools for children with a traumatic brain injury. Video on how to use this resource: Fuentes, M. M., Wang, J., Haarbauer-Krupa, J., Yeates, K. O., Durbin, D., Zonfrillo, M. R., … & Rivara, F. P. (2018). Unmet rehabilitation […]
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Electrical Stimulation and Wound Healing

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource helps therapists understand the application of electrical stimulation for wound healing. Video on how to use this resource: Rajendran, S. B., Challen, K., Wright, K. L., & Hardy, J. G. (2021). Electrical stimulation to enhance wound healing. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 12(2), 40. Khouri, C., Kotzki, S., Roustit, M., Blaise, S., Gueyffier, F., […]
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Understanding Interferential Current

March 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines what IFC is and how it works so you can decide if it will benefit your patients. Video on how to use this resource: Bellew, J. W., & Nolan, T. (2022). Chapter 9. In Michlovitz’s modalities for therapeutic intervention. F.A. Davis.
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