Occupational Therapy Toolkit

Treatment Guides
ADL and IADL's
Activities of Daily Living Training
Bathing and Showering
Clothing Care
Community Mobility
Dressing
Driving
Feeding
Functional Communication
Functional Mobility
Grooming and Oral Hygiene
Handwriting
Leisure, Recreation and Social Participation
Light Housework
Managing Finances and Mail
Meal Preparation
Medication and Health Management
Rest and Sleep
Shopping
Toileting
Interventions
Apraxia
Balance
Cognition
Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention
Home Safety and Modification
Therapeutic Exercise
Visual Perception
Conditions and Diseases
Adhesive Capsulitis
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias – Early Stage
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias – Middle Stage
Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias – Late Stage
Amputation of the Lower Extremity
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Biceps Tendonitis
Breast Cancer
Cancer
Cardiac Disease
Cardiac Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Conservative Management
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Surgical Management
Cervical Spine Surgery
Cervical Radiculopathy and Myelopathy
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – Post-Stroke
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Depression
De Quervain's Syndrome – Conservative Management
De Quervain's Syndrome – Surgical Management
Diabetes – Type 2
Dizziness
Epicondylitis
Essential Tremors
Extreme Obesity/Exceptionally Large Persons
Fracture of the Elbow
Fracture of the Femur
Fracture of the Shoulder
Fracture of the Wrist
Frail Elderly / Oldest Old 85+
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Hip Replacement
Hospice
Joint Contractures
Knee Replacement
Low Vision and Blindness
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Multiple Sclerosis
Myocardial Infarction
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome
Pressure Ulcers
Pulmonary Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Disorders – Impingement, Tendonitis and Tears
Rotator Cuff Repair
Scleroderma / Systemic Sclerosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
Total Shoulder Replacement
Urinary Incontinence
Vertebral Compression Fractures
ADL Handouts
Bathing and Showering
Adaptive Equipment for Bathing and Showering
Bathing and Showering Tips
Placement of Grab Bars
Dressing
Adaptive Equipment for Dressing
Dressing Tips
Putting on Open Front Garment Using a Dressing Stick
Putting on Pants and Underwear Using a Dressing Stick or Reacher
Putting on Pullover Garment Using a Dressing Stick
Putting on and Removing Lower Body Clothing Method 1
Putting on and Removing Lower Body Clothing Method 2
Putting on and Removing Lower Body Clothing in Supine
Putting on and Removing Lower Body Clothing Using a Footstool
Putting on and Removing Open Front Garment Two Shoulder Drape
Putting on and Removing Open Front Garment One Shoulder Drape
Putting on and Removing Pullover Garment Arm-Head-Arm
Putting on and Removing Pullover Garment Head-Arm-Arm
Putting on and Removing Socks and Shoes Using Adaptive Equipment
Putting On and Removing Support Stockings
Removing Pants and Underwear Using a Reacher or Dressing Stick
Removing Pullover Garment Using a Dressing Stick
Using a Buttonhook
Dressing One-Handed Left Hemi
Putting on Open Front Garment
Putting on Pants And Underwear
Putting on Pullover Garment
Putting On and Removing Bra
Putting on Socks and Shoes
Removing Open Front Garment
Removing Pants and Underwear
Removing Pullover Garment
One Handed Shoe Tying
Dressing One-Handed Right Hemi
Putting on Open Front Garment
Putting on Pants and Underwear
Putting on Pullover Garment
Putting On and Removing Bra Using One-Handed Method - Right Side Affected
Putting on Socks and Shoes
Removing Open Front Garment
Removing Pants and Underwear
Removing Pullover Garment
One Handed Shoe Tying
Tips for Making and Keeping Healthcare Appointments
Feeding
Adaptive Equipment for Feeding
Functional Mobility
Adaptive Equipment for Mobility
Bath Transfers
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Seat (back up, left)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Seat (back up, right)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Seat (left leg, right leg, sit)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Seat (left leg, sit, right leg)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Seat (right leg, left leg, sit)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Seat (right leg, sit, left leg)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Transfer Bench (left)
Transfer to Tub Using Bath Transfer Bench (right)
Transfers Wheelchair to Tub Using Bath Transfer Bench (left)
Transfers Wheelchair to Tub Using Bath Transfer Bench (right)
Bed Mobility
Bridging
Getting In and Out of Bed Following Hip Surgery
Getting In and Out of Bed – Left Hemiparesis
Getting In and Out of Bed – Right Hemiparesis
Getting In Bed Towards Your Left Side
Getting In Bed Towards Your Right Side
Getting In and Out of Bed with Help, Towards the Left Side
Getting In and Out of Bed with Help, Towards the Right Side
Getting Out of Bed Towards Your Left Side
Getting Out of Bed Towards Your Right Side
Moving Side-to-Side in Bed
Rolling onto Your Side in Bed
Scooting Up in Bed
Floor Transfers
Getting Down On the Floor
Getting Up From the Floor
General Transfers
Assisted Sit-Pivot Transfers
Assisted Stand-Pivot Transfers
Sit-Pivot
Sitting Down
Sitting Down Following Hip Surgery
Standing Up
Standing Up Following Hip Surgery
Standing Up with Help
Transfer Board
Transfers In and Out of a Car
Wheelchair Mobility
Grooming and Oral Hygiene
Adaptive Equipment for Grooming and Oral Hygiene
Toileting
Adaptive Equipment for Toileting
Toileting Tips
Meal Preparation and Clean Up
Adaptive Equipment for One-Handed Meal Preparation
Managing Kitchen Tasks from a Walker
Managing Kitchen Tasks from a Wheelchair
One-Handed Meal Preparation
Medication Routine
Healthcare Providers Appointments
Medication Management Resources
Tips for Making and Keeping Healthcare Appointments
Education Handouts
Amputation of the Lower Extremity
Care of Your Residual Limb
Donning Your Prosthesis and Socks
Equipment Care - Prosthesis and Socks
Phantom Limb Pain
Positioning Your Residual Limb
Cardiopulmonary
Activity Guidelines Following Cardiac Surgery
Activity Guidelines Following Heart Attack
Cardiac Precautions for Exercise
Causes of Respiratory Panic and Distress
Coordinating Your Breathing with Activities
Deep Breathing Exercise
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation with Meal and Home Management
Energy Conservation with Self Care Activities
Levels of Shortness of Breath
Pursed Lip Breathing
Respiratory Panic and Distress Control Technique
Self-Monitoring Your Heart Rate
Sternal Precautions
Cognition and Visual Perception
Daily Planning Notebook
Setting Up a Daily Planning Notebook
Using Your Daily Planning Notebook
Daily Schedule
Important Phone Numbers
Important Things to Remember About Today
Personal Information
Shopping List
Functional Cognitive Activities
Suggestions for Improving Attention
Suggestions for Improving Figure Ground Discrimination
Suggestions for Improving Form Constancy
Suggestions for Improving Left Side Awareness
Suggestions for Improving Memory
Suggestions for Improving Motor Planning
Suggestions for Improving Right Side Awareness
Suggestions for Improving Thinking Skills
Suggestions for Improving Vision
Suggestions for Improving Visual-Motor Integration
Suggestions for Improving Visual Spatial Relations
Low Vision
Communication Tasks
Reduce Glare
Eating Techniques
Functional Reading
Functional Vision
Improving Your Other Senses
Kitchen Management
Labeling and Marking
Lighting Suggestions
Medication Tips
Mobility Tips
Money Management
Recreational Ideas
Safety Tips
Using Contrast
Neurological
Cognitive Strategies for Improving Movement
Functional Use of Affected Upper Extremity after Stroke
Handwriting Techniques for Parkinson’s
Handwriting - Component Exercises
Handwriting - Cursive Exercises
Handwriting - Pangrams to Copy
Positioning in Bed - Stroke
Positioning When Sitting – Stroke
Protecting Your Arm – Stroke
Strategies to Reduce Action Tremors
Orthopedic
Arthritic Joint Changes and Deformities
Body Mechanics
Edema Control of the Arm
Edema Control of the Leg
Everyday Activities after Cervical Surgery
Everyday Activities after Lumbar Surgery
Everyday Activities after Shoulder Surgery
Good Posture
Hip Dislocation Precautions
Joint Protection
Spinal Surgery Precautions
Splint/Orthosis Instructions
Splinting for Arthritis
Superficial Cold
Superficial Heat
Surgical Intervention in Arthritis
Other
Generously Sized Products
Good Sleep Habits
Healthy Bladder Habits
Leisure Activities
Measuring Your Arm Following Mastectomy
Pain Diary
Positioning in Bed to Minimize Pressure
Pressure Relief
Prevention and Control of Lower Extremity Lymphedema
Prevention and Control of Upper Extremity Lymphedema
Skin Inspection
Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques
Safety
Daily Foot Care and Foot Safety
Don’t Let a Fall Get You Down
Home Safety and Performance Assessment
Personal Emergency Response Systems
Post-Fall Questionnaire
Using Your Walker Safely
Using Your Wheelchair Safely
Exercise Handouts
Balance
Balance Exercise Guidelines
Core Exercise Guidelines
Core Exercises – Back Muscles
Core Exercises – Pelvic Muscles
Core Exercise – Stomach Muscles
Dynamic Balance Exercises
Sitting Balance Exercises
Stability Ball Exercise Guidelines
Stability Ball Exercises – Back Muscles
Stability Ball Exercises – Pelvic Muscles
Stability Ball Exercises – Stomach Muscles
Static Balance Exercises
Elbow, Forearm, Wrist
Elbow, Forearm and Wrist Active ROM Exercises
Elbow, Forearm and Wrist Strengthening Exercises
Elbow, Forearm and Wrist Stretching Exercises
Forearm and Wrist Active Range of Motion Exercises
Forearm and Wrist Strengthening Exercises
Forearm and Wrist Stretching Exercises
Cardiopulmonary
Arm Cycle Guidelines
Pulmonary Exercises
General
Active Movement of the Elbow, Wrist and Hand
Active Movement of the Shoulder and Hand
Active Movement of the Shoulder, Elbow and Hand
Arm Exercises
Ball Exercises
Exercise Guidelines for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Exercise Guidelines for Arthritis
Exercise Guidelines for Diabetes
Exercise Guidelines for Multiple Sclerosis
Exercise Guidelines for Orthopedic Conditions
Exercise Guidelines for Post-Poliomyelitis Syndrome
Exercise Guidelines for Renal Conditions
Face and Neck Active Range of Motion Exercises
Gross Motor Activities
Osteoporosis Extension Exercises
Passive ROM Exercises
Resistance Band Arm Exercises
Upper Body Active ROM Exercises
Upper Body Strengthening Activities
Hand
Fine Motor Activities
Hand Strengthening Putty Exercises
Hand Stretching and Active ROM
Median Nerve Gliding Exercises
Tendon Gliding Exercises
Neck
Neck Active ROM Exercises
Neck Isometric Exercises
Neck Strengthening Exercises
Neck Stretches
Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Exercises
Shoulder
Dowel Exercises Lying
Dowel Exercises Seated
Mastectomy Exercises
Pendulum Exercises
Shoulder Active Exercises
Shoulder Active ROM Exercises
Shoulder Isometric Exercises - Seated
Shoulder Isometric Exercises - Standing
Shoulder Passive and Active-Assisted Exercises
Shoulder Pulley Exercises
Shoulder Strengthening Free Weights
Shoulder Strengthening Resistive Band
Shoulder Stretching Exercises
Stroke
Level 1 Activities Getting Your Weaker Arm to Move
Level 2 Activities Using Your Weaker Arm as a Passive Stabilizer
Level 3 Activities Using Your Weaker Arm as an Active Stabilizer
Level 4 Activities Using Your Weaker Arm as a Gross Motor Assist
Level 5 Activities Using Your Weaker Arm as a Fine Motor Assist
Passive ROM Exercises
Scapular Mobilization and Strengthening
Self Range of Motion
Using Your Arm as an Active Stabilizer
Using Your Arm as a Gross Motor Assist
Using Your Arm as a Passive Stabilizer
Using Your Arm with Caregiver Assisted Guiding
Using Your Arm with Self-Guiding
Weight Bearing Exercises
Bibliography for the OT and PT Toolkits
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