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Sarcopenic Dysphagia

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Sarcopenic dysphagia is often underestimated and under-diagnosed within the elderly population. A multidisciplinary team is necessary to diagnose and treat sarcopenia and sarcopenic dysphagia. This handout provides more information about how to manage this disorder.
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Sahrmann’s Lower Abdominal Exercises

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you have patients who need a lower abdominal exercise program? This handout provides an explanation of Shirley Sahrmann’s abdominal progression. All phases of the exercise are listed here so that you can select the difficulty of the exercise and allow patients to progress on their own if needed.
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Rotator Cuff Dysfunction

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Rotator cuff related dysfunction is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. This handout outlines factors that may contribute to the development of rotator cuff related shoulder pain, expected recovery times, evidence-based treatment, and when surgery may be indicated.
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Rhythm, Music, Language, and the Brain

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Based on the course Beat the Beat: Rhythm-Based Intervention for Communication Disorders by Dr. Yune S. Lee, this handout provides an overview of the dopaminergic system and its effect on temporal processing as related to speech and language. The handout describes the effect of DRD2 polymorphism (TaqIA).
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Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides information on reverse total shoulder arthroplasty surgery, post-operative precautions, and general rehabilitation guidelines.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This client handout explains the rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, the progression of symptoms, management techniques, and the role of therapy.
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Reminiscence Memory Therapy

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource outlines the construct of reminiscence therapy and provides concrete examples of how to incorporate reminiscence therapy into a session.
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Refractory Chronic Cough

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
The handout provides a visual of the cough reflex arc as well as the urge to cough scale. This handout is designed for clinicians who are working with patients to resolve refractory chronic cough.
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Reduce the Risk of Stroke With Occupational Therapy

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes recommendations to reduce risk of CVA, to be used as an educational material for those patients who are at higher risk. Occupational therapy takes a holistic view of patient treatments and can help find ways to stay healthier longer, because these risks can affect safety, discharge planning, and overall quality of life.
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