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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Practice in Quality of Speech Production
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Dr. T is an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, spinal fusion and laminectomy of C3-C7. The speech pathologist works with Dr. T on enunciation, breath control, projection and vocalization.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Jan Davis Speaks with the Family
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In this video we gain insight into the history of his spinal stenosis, prior level of function, family concerns, and difficulties the family had when he was previously discharged from the hospital without physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
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Dementia Part 1: Grooming and Hygiene
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This 75-year-old woman, diagnosed with dementia, finds self care activities at the sink difficult to perform. The occupational therapist gives verbal cues and assistance to help her complete the task.
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Dementia Part 2: Doffing Socks
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Doffing socks is a difficult task for this 75 year old woman diagnosed with dementia. The patient is unable to complete the task so the occupational therapist guides and assists with physical and verbal cues.
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Dementia Part 3: Donning Socks
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Dementia interferes with learning new tasks. This 75 year old woman attempts to use a sock aid to donn socks but has difficulty. The occupational therapist shares her thoughts on the patient’s status and how to proceed.
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Patient Interview in Preparation to Return Home
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Jan Davis listens to a 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post femur fracture, as she explains the events that led to her fall at home. She describes the pain of the femur fracture and her attempts to get help. She lists the functions she'll need to be able
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Describe Progress and Patient Care Plan
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Jan Davis interviews the PT and COTA re: Mrs. Torres, a 71 year-old woman 5 weeks post surgery following femur fracture. They explain her progress since the time of admission, what her status is today, and the goals for discharge in 2 weeks.
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Lower Extremity Strengthening in Sitting
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The PT begins his treatment session by asking the patient about pain, 5 weeks post open reduction and internal fixation surgery. The treatment session includes strengthening of the lower extremity while sitting in the wheelchair.
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Standing and Initiating Lower Extremity Weight Bearing
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Physical therapy continues with a 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post surgery following femur fracture and subsequent open reduction and internal fixation. The therapist encourages the patient to stand and initiate weight shift over the affected leg.
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Beginning Ambulation and Sidestepping
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The PT changes the environment to facilitate weight shift over the weak lower extremity and initiate side-stepping with this 71 year-old patient. The session ends with Mrs. Torres in the wheelchair and talking to the PT about her fears.
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Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Safety During Meal Preparation, Part 1
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This 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post surgery for a fractured femur, learns safety precautions in the kitchen. She uses a rolling walker to ambulate in the kitchen and learns to use appliances and equipment safely, in preparation for discharge to home
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