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Upper Extremity Observations of Motor Control
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Observe movements of the shoulder, elbow, hand and fingers as this stroke survivor, just five weeks after his stroke, begins his treatment session in the outpatient clinic.
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IADLs: Making a Sandwich, Part 1
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While standing at a table, the therapist assists the stroke survivor as he takes groceries out of the bag in order to prepare for the functional task of making a sandwich.
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IADLs: Making a Sandwich, Part 2
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Problem solving skills are necessary for this stroke survivor to begin making a tuna fish sandwich. The therapist assists, as necessary, helping the patient during the task.
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IADLs: Making a Sandwich, Part 3
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Positive changes in motor control are evident as the therapist guides this stroke survivor during his outpatient treatment session.
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IADLs: Making a Sandwich, Part 4
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As the patient completes the task of making a tuna fish sandwich and prepares to eat it, it is interesting to observe his skills related to cognition, motor control and motor planning.
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IADLs: Shining Shoes While Standing
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The task of shining shoes is a perfect therapeutic activity for this stroke survivor. While standing at the table, he is able to use his involved upper extremity in a variety of ways throughout the task.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Assessment of ROM
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The therapist inquires about compliance regarding the patient’s home program and notes changes in wrist flexion, extension and ulnar deviation since the previous treatment session.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Volar & Dorsal Glide
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The therapist carefully demonstrates joint mobilization techniques of the wrist (volar and dorsal glide) with a patient ten weeks post surgery for a distal radial fracture, then re-measures range of motion (ROM) of the wrist and notes improvement.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Intrinsic & Extrinsic Stretching
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The therapist describes and demonstrates how to improve wrist range of motion (ROM) related specifically to the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the hand and wrist.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: PROM Priorities
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The therapist explains why passive range of motion (PROM) is a higher priority than strengthening during this treatment session. She demonstrates PROM techniques with a patient who is ten weeks post surgical repair for a distal radial fracture.
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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Paraffin Bath & Scar Mobilization
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A paraffin bath helps soft tissue structures of the hand and wrist. The therapist demonstrates scar mobilization techniques with a patient and explains how heat helps increase range of motion to reduce pain and improve function.
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