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.
Observe how a stroke survivor ‘plops’ down into the chair, the incorrect method of going from a standing to a sitting position.
Standing Safely Similar Videos
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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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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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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.
