Total Hip Replacement, Part 1: Initial Assessment in Acute Care
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Just 48 hours post total hip replacement (THR), the therapist begins the treatment session by assessing the patient’s level of pain. The therapist also checks the dressing on the surgical site, takes the patient’s blood pressure and asks questions in
Just 48 hours post total hip replacement (THR), the therapist begins the treatment session by assessing the patient’s level of pain. The therapist also checks the dressing on the surgical site, takes the patient’s blood pressure and asks questions in
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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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Hip Fracture Part 2: Ambulating to Commode
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Ambulating with a walker, due to a recent femur fracture, this 79-year-old woman practices using a commode to transfer on and off the toilet. Her therapist supervises and teaches safety awareness.
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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
