Handout resources

Sleep and Pain

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Sleep disturbance and pain have a bi-directional relationship: those in pain tend not to sleep as well and not sleeping well increases pain. This handout outlines how sleep can influence pain and outlines strategies that may improve sleep hygiene and thus reduce pain.
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Sleep Hygiene

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides tips for individuals to increase sleep participation through establishing better sleep hygiene and can be used to guide conversations about sleep between the OT and their client. This handout also provides a sleep diary that individuals can use to track their sleep habits.
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Simple Strategies for Easier Mealtimes at Home

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Use this handout to coach caregivers through simple low-pressure strategies that may help make mealtimes feel more manageable and positive for children. The resource can support discussions about picky eating, seated mealtime routines, portion sizes, food exposure, and reducing stress or power struggles during meals at home.
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Silent or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
A person may be experiencing silent reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) if they continue to have a bitter taste in their throat but do not have a chest burning sensation. A specialized ear, nose, and throat doctor diagnose and treats LPR. This handout briefly explains the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments that may be recommended by the doctor.
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Shoulder Subluxation: Causes and Treatment Interventions

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This resource aims to improve outcomes and understanding of this diagnosis – it describes subluxation, including the diagnosis techniques, anatomy, and progression. It also lists and describes the most common and evidence-based interventions for prevention and management of subluxation.
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Shower Safety

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
This handout offers statistics of risk of falls related to showers, and offers a simple overview of ideas for increasing safety in the shower. Leaves space for specific clinician recommendations for the client’s bathroom circumstances, in addition to general shower safety information and ideas.
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Shoulder Pain After Spinal Cord Injury

January 6, 2022 by Megan Berg.
It is common to have shoulder pain after having acquired a spinal cord injury. This handout answers some of the questions regarding shoulder pain and wheelchair propulsion.
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Setting up a Pain Free Work Station + Checklist

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Do you have patients that complain of chronic discomfort while working at their desk? This document provides a detailed procedure to promote proper ergonomics while working at a desk.
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Seven Stages of Alzheimer’s

January 5, 2022 by Megan Berg.
Alzheimer’s disease has a general progression trajectory but may affect each person uniquely so all the signs/symptoms may not occur. Dr. Barry Reisbery of New York University developed the seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease to allow a better understanding of the illness progression for the person with Alzheimer’s, healthcare providers, and family members. This handout gives examples of each stage and the possible level of assistance needed from family members and/or care partners.
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