Handout resources

969 handouts for SLPs, OTs and PTs, organized by diagnosis and population. Every one is written and reviewed by practicing clinicians and ready to print. The full library is included in a Therapy Insights membership.

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Directional Preference Sample Progressions for Low Back Pain with Radiating Pain

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultOTChronic PainOrthopaedics
This resource is for clients wanting to take control of back pain that is radiating down the leg. Directional preference exercise, or stretching in a direction that reduces or brings symptoms closer to your back, can be useful to help control symptoms early on during the rehabilitation process. This intervention outlines some strategies that can help move the pain out of the leg during recovery.
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Dining Tools for People with Parkinson’s

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPProgressive Neurological Conditions
This handout covers various types of dining tools people who want to compensate for Parkinson’s symptoms while dining. Features 16 pictures and labels of products currently available on the market to compensate for tremor and weak grip.
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Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)

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AdultOTSLPBrain Injury
A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a type of traumatic brain injury that is most commonly diagnosed after surviving a motor vehicle accident but can also happen following other types of traumas. This handout explains what causes a DAI, the different parts of a neuron for patients and caregivers to understand more easily, and functional impairments that can present following a DAI.
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Diaphragmatic Breathing

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTChronic PainMental Health
Diaphragmatic breathing is an effective intervention to reduce stress and manage symptoms associated with many conditions. This handout describes the proper way of breathing, compensatory muscles used during inefficient breathing, and provides a guide to teach clients how to use their diaphragm properly.
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Diabetic Ulcers

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTDiabetes
Diabetic ulcers can have long lasting and significant consequences if left untreated. This handout provides general information concerning what causes diabetic ulcers, what they are, who is at risk, and how they are treated and prevented.
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Diabetic Ulcers: Footwear Guidelines

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AdultOTDiabetes
Diabetic ulcers are a complication to diabetes that can lead to infection and amputations. Providing guidelines for footwear may be beneficial to reduce the risk of developing a diabetic ulcer. This resource outlines several evidence based guidelines to reduce the risk of developing diabetic ulcers.
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Diabetic Neuropathy

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTDiabetesNervous System Conditions
Learning to manage diabetes can be overwhelming. For those newly diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy, this handout answers questions about the causes, symptoms, and treatment, as well as the role of therapy at different stages of neuropathy symptoms.
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Dementia Progression

Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page
AdultOTSLPDementia
This resource outlines the early, middle, and late stages of dementia.
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Deep Neck Flexor Strengthening

Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages
AdultChronic PainOrthopaedics
This is a simple yet effective resource that outlines deep neck flexor strengthening with instructions for dosage and how to progress difficulty over time.
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Continuum of Post-Acute Rehabilitation Care

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AdultOTSLPCaregiver Supports
This handout describes five different levels of post-acute rehabilitation care: long-term acute care hospital, inpatient rehabilitation facility, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare, and outpatient, what type of person would benefit from each level, and average length of stay.
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