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Scar Management

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers different types of scars and strategies for managing scars.
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Tips To Improve Physiological Age

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
There is nothing we can do about our chronological age, but we can still improve our functioning and health by improving our physiological age. This handout is a nice resource for older adults who may feel the golden years aren’t so golden.
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Botox for the Nervous System

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you have patients with spasticity? Botox can help with the reduction of spasticity for those with impaired nervous systems. This document helps patients, caregivers, clinicians, and students understand how Botox is used therapeutically.
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Avoiding Pressure Ulcers

March 1, 2022 by Ashley Zhinin.
Do you have a patient who is at risk for skin breakdown? This document provides simple and effective tips and recommendations for those with the risk of integument breakdown. Send a patient or caregiver home with these strategies to better improve patient compliance and outcomes.
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Three Swallowing Exercises for People with Parkinson’s

February 24, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout visualizes three exercises featured in the evidence base for people with Parkinson’s, including: Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), the Masako, and chin tuck against resistance (CTAR).
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Oral-Pharyngeal Dysphagia: Advancing from Purees to Solids

February 1, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Introduction and advancement to solids can be a tricky process for some little ones. Variation with developmental milestones and food preferences can make the transition even more difficult. This resource provides quick tricks and tips to help your child advance from purees to solids.
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How to Use the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI)

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains how laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) are similar and different. Then the patient can use the Reflux Symptoms Index, and the SLP will calculate the score. The SLP and patient can track the scores to see if the scores change over time with compensatory dysphagia strategies and/or the physician, including medications for symptom relief.
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