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.
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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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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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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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.
