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Isometrics for Rheumatoid Arthritis

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating condition. This handout provides a generalized exercise plan to get someone with RA started with exercises that have a low likelihood of increasing pain.
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Intrinsic Hand Strengthening

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides exercises and activities to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the hand to improve grip and pinch strength and fine motor coordination. This handout can be used as a modifiable home exercise program for any patient with weak or impaired hand functioning.
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Intracranial Hemorrhages

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Intracranial Hemorrhages can lead to both cognitive and physical deficits in which therapy is recommended. This handout explains the difference between different types of intracranial hemorrhages including epidural, intracerebral, subarachnoid, and subdural for educating patients and their caregivers.
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Internal vs. External Distractions

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout explains the difference between internal and external distractions, how both can negatively affect performance in therapy, and tips for reducing distractions for educating both patients and their caregivers.
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Exercises for Acute Neck Pain

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This document is a perfect handout after an initial evaluation or consultation for someone with neck pain. The document describes a general method for managing neck pain at home.
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Interacting with Children Who Have Communication Disorders: A Guide for Extended Family

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Offering information to extended family on how to interact with children who have speech and language disorders/delays can ease any stress caused during any communication breakdown. This handout provides simple strategies to help improve interactions and conversations between extended family and children who experience speech and language delays/disorders.
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Instructions for Acute Low Back Pain

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Nearly everyone will experience low back pain at some time. This handout provides instructions that may be helpful for individuals who have mild low back pain. It is an ideal sheet for clinicians to give after consultations and follows methods popularized by Robin McKenzie.
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Increasing Functional Communication Exchanges with AAC: Beyond Requesting

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
AAC devices are often used in limited capacities and the focus is on teaching the user to request as the main function, but that’s not how voiced individuals communicate. This resource provides examples and activities to engage AAC users to expand their language beyond simply requesting.
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Incorporating Pelvic Floor Exercises Into Daily Routines

December 27, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Weak pelvic floor muscles are very common in older adults and pelvic floor exercises can be easily taught and incorporated into daily routines. This handout provides potential interventions with a guide to pelvic floor exercises and creating a timed voiding schedule.
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