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Introduction to Standing Safely
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Jan Davis introduces therapeutic principles of standing safely with stroke survivors. Remember: gait belts, or safety belts should always be used when needed by the therapist, the patient or when required by the facility.
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Sit to Stand: Normal Movement
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It’s important for clinicians to analyze normal movement. This provides us with a better understanding of the sequence of components needed to stand up, without compensation or special equipment.
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Sit to Stand: Moderate Assist
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Jan Davis demonstrates methods used to help stroke survivors stand from a wheelchair with moderate assistance. Remember: gait belts, or safety belts should always be used when needed by the therapist, the patient or when required by the facility.
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Sit to Stand: Maximum Assist
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Jan Davis demonstrates methods used to help stroke survivors stand from a wheelchair with maximum assistance. Remember: gait belts, or safety belts should always be used when needed by the therapist, the patient or when required by the facility.
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Sit to Stand: Common Problems
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Jan Davis demonstrates solutions to the three common problems that stroke survivors exhibit when coming from sit to stand. Also included are tips for working with fearful patients.
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How to Facilitate Standing Safely
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This video emphasizes two themes for standing safely: 1) proper handling methods and, 2) safe environments. Both are equally important in the therapeutic management of stroke survivors learning how to stand safely.
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If the Knee Buckles
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Jan Davis provides step-by-step instructions to help protect the involved side and keep the knee from buckling. Remember: gait belts, or safety belts should always be used when needed by the therapist, the patient or when required by the facility.
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Sitting Down: Analysis of Normal Movement
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The analysis of normal movement provides us with a better understanding of the sequence of components needed to sit down safely and without compensation or special equipment.
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Stand to Sit: Moderate Assist
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This video demonstrates how occupational therapists and physical therapists can teach patients to sit down safely and symmetrically.
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Incorrect Method
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Observe how a stroke survivor ‘plops’ down into the chair, the incorrect method of going from a standing to a sitting position.
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Summary & Closing: Standing Safely
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Jan Davis summarizes the importance of safety and proper facilitation methods when helping stroke survivors stand up and sit down.
