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Pulmonary Conditions and Pediatric Swallowing Difficulties

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
Speech-language pathologists are often consulted to assess children in the acute care setting who are diagnosed with asthma or other pulmonary conditions when they present with feeding and swallowing complaints. This resource provides information about pulmonary conditions and pediatric dysphagia. Video on how to use this resource: Scarpel, R. D. A., Nóbrega, A. C., Pinho, […]
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Bidets

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource covers the indications for use of a bidet and the multiple benefits they can provide. Video on how to use this resource:
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How To Tape for Lateral Ankle Sprains

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is a quick reference piece for clinicians or patients outlining how to tape an ankle to reduce the risk of lateral ankle sprains. Video on how to use this resource: Vuurberg, G., Hoorntje, A., Wink, L. M., Van der Doelen, B. F., Van den Bekerom, M. P., Dekker, R., Van Dijk, C. N., Krips, […]
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What is Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy?

August 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout outlines what proximal hamstring tendinopathy is and what to expect with treatment. Video on how to use this resource: Nasser, A. M., Pizzari, T., Grimaldi, A., Vicenzino, B., Rio, E., & Semciw, A. I. (2021). Proximal hamstring tendinopathy; expert physiotherapists’ perspectives on diagnosis, management and prevention. Physical Therapy in Sport, 48, 67-75. Dizon, […]
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Calf Muscle Strains: What To Expect

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This is an educational handout for people with calf muscle strains. It outlines the grades of injury and what to expect regarding diagnosis and treatment. Video on how to use this resource: Green, B., McClelland, J. A., Semciw, A. I., Schache, A. G., McCall, A., & Pizzari, T. (2022). The assessment, management and prevention of […]
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The Pain Catastrophizing Scale: Interpretation and How To Implement Findings

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource for clinicians outlines how to use, interpret, and implement findings from the Pain Catastrophizing Scale.  Video on how to use this resource: Sullivan, M. J., Bishop, S. R., & Pivik, J. (1995). The pain catastrophizing scale: Development and validation. Psychological Assessment, 7(4), 524-532. Osman, A., Barrios, F. X., Kopper, B. A., Hauptmann, W., […]
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Functional Neurological Disorder

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This document outlines what functional neurological disorder is and is written in a way that can be provided as a patient handout. Video on how to use this resource: Nielsen G. (2016). Physical treatment of functional neurologic disorders. Handbook of clinical neurology, 139, 555–569.
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Knee Replacement and Occupational Therapy

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout provides education on safety, adaptive equipment, considerations for discharge after a knee replacement, and the role of occupational therapists. Video on how to use this resource:
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Adaptive Sports

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This handout outlines different adaptive sports to encourage wheelchair users to engage in leisure activities. Video on how to use this resource:
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The Role of Speech Therapy with Head and Neck Cancer

July 1, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.
This resource is designed for patients who have received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and may not be aware of how a speech-language pathologist can help them on their journey. Video on how to use this resource Hutcheson, K. A., Bhayani, M. K., Beadle, B. M., Gold, K. A., Shinn, E. H., Lai, […]
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