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Stiffness After Total Knee Replacement

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout outlines what may cause a stiff knee after total knee replacement, strategies that may help, and what patients can expect if they have this problem.
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Sternal Precautions

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This guide to sternal precautions is designed for patient and caregiver training, and includes graphic and written instruction and current research. The handout also includes alternatives that may be discussed with a surgeon if there is a concern about dependence on caregivers, muscle atrophy, fear-avoidance, or memory impairment that will reduce adherence to precautions.
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Strategies and Techniques to Reduce Anxiety

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This OT intervention includes ways to reduce anxiety for purposes of incorporation into a holistic plan of care. Gives concrete strategies to incorporate into daily life. May also be a resource for caregivers or even clinicians who feel burned out or need positive coping strategies during stressful times.
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Strategies and Considerations for Early Stage Dementia

January 9, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout helps teach strategies and inspire discussion with caregivers and families of clients recently diagnosed with dementia. Includes strategies for improving wayfinding skills, creating visual cues, discussing future problems, and promoting safety within the client’s current environment.
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Spoon Options for Parents and Therapists

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes different spoon options for spoon feeding babies, toddlers, and children. Featuring helpful tips for children who have sensory and/or motor planning needs.
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Spinal Cord Injury and Speech Therapy

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource provides basic education regarding spinal cord injuries and what level of injuries may require rehabilitation from an SLP.
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Spinal Cord Injury Function Levels

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A visual guide to spinal cord injury levels with their respective physiology and functional abilities, explanation of bowel protocols, and an overview of the American Spinal Cord Association (ASIA) scale of spinal cord impairment.
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