Occupational Therapy Handouts

These handouts can be provided to clients for more information about specific topics.

Manual and Power Mobility Options #

This handout outlines different options for mobility devices.

Updated:

Feb 13, 2022

Adapted Driving Controls and Driving Assessment #

This handout provides more information adapted driving controls and driving assessment if clients with to continue driving with strength changes due to ALS.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Head and Neck Positioning Recommendations #

This handout provides information about head and neck positioning recommendations, as well as use of cervical neck collars.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Position-Dependent Edema (Swelling) Management #

This handout provides a brief overview about position-dependent edema, and how to manage it in the context of ALS.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Energy Conservation Strategies #

This handout outlines energy conservation strategies that clients can use to continue doing activities while limiting fatigue.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Exercise and ALS #

This handout offers a brief overview of current research about exercising with ALS.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Fall Prevention #

This handout provides information about falls risks and prevention strategies.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Home Modifications #

This handout provides an overview of home modification contractors and vendors in Ontario to allow ALS patients to find appropriate third-party vendors and assess the need for home modifications.

Updated:

Feb 28, 2022

Adaptive aids for ADLs #

This handout provides some examples of adaptive aids for ADLs for daily tasks.

Updated:

Feb 13, 2022

Considerations for Range of Motion and Stretching #

This handout can be provided to clients a a guideline when completing stretches and exercise.

Updated:

Feb 13, 2022

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