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Early Gait Training: Explanation of Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
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A recent stroke survivor listens to his therapist while she describes why he has been given an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) for his left lower extremity.
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Morning ADLs: Standing at the Sink for Grooming & Hygiene
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A 47-year old stroke survivor begins his morning ADLs in his room. The therapist observes and assists, as needed, during bed to wheelchair transfer, sit to stand, and oral hygiene at the sink.
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Early Gait Training: Difficulties with Sit to Stand and Stand to Sit
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Facilitation of sit to stand and stand to sit with a stroke survivor can be difficult. Observe how Jan Davis helps the therapist provide the appropriate amount of assistance and tactile cues for this stroke survivor.
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Early Gait Training: Seven Attempts at Sit to Stand
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Observe this stroke survivor during his seven attempts at sit to stand. Note differences in the amount of assistance needed, as well as the verbal and tactile provided by the therapist and changes in environment.
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Early Gait Training: Patient Observations Inside the Parallel Bars
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This stroke survivor begins early gait training with his therapist in the parallel bars. Observe the patient, as well as the therapist, to determine specific difficulties during his two attempts at ambulation.
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Early Gait Training: Patient Observations Outside of the Parallel Bars
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This stroke survivor continues early gait training with his therapist outside of the parallel bars. Observe the patient, as well as the therapist, to determine specific difficulties during sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit, and two attempts at ambulation.
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Early Gait Training: Using a Platform Walker
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Gait training continues for this stroke survivor, but the environment changes. Observe the patient, as well as the therapists, to identify specific difficulties during sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit, and his attempts at ambulation using a platform walker
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Car Transfer, A Stroke Survivor's First Attempt
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This is the first attempt for Henry, a stroke survivor, to transfer from his wheelchair to his car. With his wife standing by, observe the difficulties for the therapist and patient as he attempts a wheelchair to car transfer for a community outing.
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Ambulation, Part 1: Patient Refuses
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It's not uncommon for patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) to refuse therapy. Observe how the physical therapy assistant attempts to help his patient ambulate, and how she responds.
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Ambulation, Part 2: Patient Complies
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This morning this patient refused therapy. This afternoon the patient complies. Observe how the physical therapy assistant prepares his patient for ambulation and ambulates with her in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).
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Ventilator Part 1: Breathing and Suctioning with Respiratory Therapy
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This 67-year-old patient has a long standing history of COPD requiring the use of a ventilator. He is a resident of this skilled nursing facility. His respiratory therapist performs a breathing treatment and suction through the ventilator.
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