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Radial Fracture, Ten Weeks Post Surgery: Strengthening Begins
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The treatment session concludes with the therapist demonstrating exercises to increase pinch and grip strength. She identifies precautions and addresses limitations as she teaches the patient how to use Theraputty for her home exercise program.
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Initial Interview: Outpatient
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The therapist begins her initial assessment and gathers information while she observes this stroke survivor maneuver his wheelchair into the clinic, try to move his hand and describe his medical condition.
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Upper Extremity Observations
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It is easy to see the structures and asymmetry of the trunk and involved shoulder in this stroke survivor. Observations from the front, side and back help the therapist to identify specific problem areas.
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Upper Extremity Muscle Re-education: Facilitation of Bicep Control
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Selective control of the biceps is the focus of this therapy session. The therapist works with the stroke survivor on eccentric control of the biceps while in a sidelying position.
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Self-Care: Donning Shirt and Jacket
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With clear explanations and encouragement, the therapist helps the stroke survivor learn how to donn his shirt and a jacket during an outpatient treatment session.
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IADLs: Washing the Car While Standing
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The car provides a nice, stable support for this stroke survivor as his involved upper extremity is incorporated into the task of washing his car. He works in a standing position to encourage motor control of upper extremities and lower extremities.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Initial exam
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The therapist begins her initial assessment of a patient who had a total knee replacement (TKR) one week ago. As she examines the surgical incision and swelling, she explains what she sees.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Lymphatic Drainage, 1
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Swelling is a common problem following a total knee replacement (TKR). The therapist performs lymphatic mobilization techniques and describes how lymphatic drainage works as she teaches the patient self-lymphatic mobilization.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Lymphatic Drainage, 2
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Swelling is a common problem following a total knee replacement (TKR). In this video (the second of two) the therapist performs lymphatic mobilization techniques. In addition, describes important precautions re: lymphatic mobilization.
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Measuring Joint Range of Motion
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The therapist demonstrates proper techniques in measuring joint range of motion (ROM) of knee extension and flexion with a patient seven days post total knee replacement (TKR).
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Total Knee Replacement, 7 days post: Training in Ambulation
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Determining the proper assistive device is essential during ambulation training. In this video, the therapist analyzes the gait of a patient seven days post total knee replacement (TKR) and provides strategies to encourage more normal ambulation.
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