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The Pacemaker

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes diagnoses that can lead to pacemaker placement, what the surgery and follow up look like, and guidelines for living with a pacemaker. It can be used as a resource for patient and caregiver education.
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The Patellar Reflex

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout breaks down this classic test of the nervous system and is a resource for both clinicians as well as patients.
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The Importance of Play

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Play is the foundation for a child’s learning, especially speech, language, and social skills. This handout explains why play is so paramount in shaping a child’s language development.
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The Lighthouse Strategy for Visual Scanning Training

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource is an educational tool to improve visual scanning through the use of the lighthouse strategy. Research has found that implementation of this strategy with individuals who experience unilateral neglect improved safety and performance with route-finding, as well as with problem-solving tasks.
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The Brain and Swallowing

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Swallowing is a complex automatic process we often take for granted until this daily activity becomes difficult. This material provides some insight into how the brain stem and brain work simultaneously to make swallowing happen safely.
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Tennis Elbow

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a common elbow condition that can limit participation in activities involving wrist or elbow motion. This handout outlines what tennis elbow is, what causes it, expected recovery and common treatments to treat this condition.
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Temporomandibular Dysfunction and What to Expect

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be a source of jaw pain and stiffness. This handout is useful for clinicians who frequently treat TMJ disorders and for people who suffer from them. It includes causes of TMJ pain, what to expect, and what to do about TMJ pain.
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Task Simplification During Meal Preparation

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Meal preparation can be an overwhelming burden. When coming home from the hospital or a stay in rehab, people may find themselves running out of energy when making a meal. This handout provides strategies to simplify the tasks so that they aren’t wasting any energy.
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Task Analysis as an Intervention

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource offers a sample for task analysis, as well as a blank template with provided examples or the option to create your own.  
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