IADLs: Sweeping the Sidewalk
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Functioning at a high level, this stroke survivor attempts to utilize his involved hand during an IADL task: sweeping the sidewalk.
Functioning at a high level, this stroke survivor attempts to utilize his involved hand during an IADL task: sweeping the sidewalk.
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Radial Fracture, Part 2: Initial Observations
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As the therapist begins her exam to determine impairments that will affect hand function, she compares both hands and notes edema, points of pain and limitation of range of motion of the hand and wrist. The patient is eight weeks post surgery.
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Outpatient Assessment, Part 5: Edema of the Hand
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The therapist demonstrates a method used to decrease edema of the hemiplegic hand. The patient’s hand is dipped into an ice slush for 3 seconds and then actively flexes the fingers of his involved hand.
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Self-Care: One-Handed Shoe Tying
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Many stroke survivors are unable to tie their own shoes. A very simple method of how to tie shoes with the use of one hand is demonstrated to a stroke survivor in the outpatient clinic.
