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Handouts and home exercise programs from your therapy team. Scan the QR code on your handout, or find it here.
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Bones & Joints
Injuries, arthritis, nerve pain and the exercises that go with them.
Shoulder
Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)Pain and swelling on the outside of the elbow from overused forearm tendons.Information
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)Pain and swelling on the inside of the elbow from overused forearm tendons.Information
- Tennis and Golfer's Elbow ExercisesWrist curls and stretches for medial and lateral epicondylitis.Exercises
Wrist & Hand
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeSmall space, big impact: what carpal tunnel syndrome is, what it feels like and what can cause it.Information
- Carpal Tunnel ExercisesNerve glides, stretches and hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome.Exercises
- Cubital Tunnel SyndromeWhen the ulnar nerve at the elbow gets squeezed, causing numbness and tingling on the pinky side of the hand.Information
- Cubital Tunnel ExercisesA nerve glide and hand exercises for cubital tunnel syndrome, which causes tingling in the pinky side of the hand.Exercises
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (Mommy Thumb)Swollen tendons at the base of the thumb, caused by repeated gripping, pinching and wrist movements.Information
- De Quervain's ExercisesStretches and strengthening for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, sometimes called Mommy Thumb.Exercises
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) TearAn injury to the cushion and ligaments on the pinky side of the wrist, often from a fall or a twist.Information
- TFCC Tear: Information and ExercisesWhat a triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) tear is, plus forearm, wrist and grip exercises.Exercises
- Distal Radius and Ulnar FractureA broken wrist: what causes it, what to do until you can see a doctor, and the signs that mean you need one.Information
- Exercises for Broken Wrist BonesStretching, strengthening and arm exercises after a distal radius and ulna fracture, once your doctor says you can start.Exercises
- Boutonniere Deformity ExercisesHome exercises for a finger that bends at the middle joint after an injury to the back of the finger.Exercises
- Mallet Finger ExercisesHome exercises for a fingertip that droops and will not straighten after an injury to the back of the finger.Exercises
- Swan Neck Deformity ExercisesFinger and wrist exercises for swan neck deformity.Exercises
Spine
- Cervical Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve in the Neck)A squeezed nerve in the neck that can cause pain and other problems traveling down the arm.Information
- Cervical Spondylosis (Neck Arthritis)Wear and tear of the spinal disks in the neck, which can make the neck stiff and painful.Information
- Lumbar Radiculopathy (Sciatica)An irritated nerve in the lower back that sends pain, numbness or tingling down the leg.Information
- Back Pain: Lumbar Radiculopathy and Spinal StenosisTwo common causes of low back and leg symptoms: a pinched nerve in the lower back, and narrowing of the space around the spinal nerves.Information
- Spinal Stenosis: Information and ExercisesKeep your back strong, stay active, feel better. What spinal stenosis is, and four safe, gentle exercises.Exercises
Hip
- Hip ArthritisWear and damage to the smooth covering of the hip joint, which can cause pain, stiffness and weakness.Information
- Hip Arthritis ExercisesStretches and strengthening to keep an arthritic hip moving and strong.Exercises
- Hip ImpingementWhen the ball of the hip pinches against the socket, causing groin pain and trouble bending the hip.Information
Knee
Brain & Nerves
Stroke, concussion, dizziness, memory and healthy aging.
Stroke
- Stroke Warning Signs: F.A.S.T.Four quick checks that can save a life: Face, Arms, Speech, Time.Emergency signs
- Signs of StrokeWhat a stroke is, how to check for it with F.A.S.T., and what to do if the signs come and go.Emergency signs
- 5 Key Facts About StrokesFive short facts about strokes, plus the F.A.S.T. signs to watch for.Information
- Lifestyle Changes to Prevent StrokeWhat a stroke is, and simple steps for eating, moving, sleeping and living in ways that lower your risk.Information
Memory & Word Finding
Speech & Communication
Supporting how children and adults understand and express language.
Child Language
- Expressive LanguageWhat expressive language is, how children use it, why it matters and what expressive language difficulties look like.Information
- Speech Sound Disorders (SSD)What speech sound disorders are, the two main types, and the ages when children usually say each sound correctly.Information
- Ways to Build Early Reading SkillsSeven everyday ways to build your child's language and reading skills at home.Tips
- Communication TemptationsSimple play situations that motivate a child to ask for something or say something.Tips
Autism
Communication Boards
Tap a picture to say it. English and Spanish.
Everyday Needs
- Feelings Communication BoardTap a picture to say how you feel. English and Spanish.Board
- Help Communication BoardTap pictures to ask for help with everyday care. English and Spanish.Board
- Places Communication BoardTap pictures to say where you want to go. English and Spanish.Board
- Pain Communication BoardTap pictures to show where it hurts: "My head hurts." English and Spanish.Board
Sentence Starters
About All Hands In
All Hands In is a multidisciplinary therapy group run by Robin Zappin, PT, Ed.D,Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy, Alvernia University. Your therapist may send you here with a QR code or a link to the handouts and exercises in your plan.
Questions about your care? Contact your therapist or write to allhandsin@alvernia.edu.