Upper Extremity Assessment: Acute Care
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The initial assessment of a young stroke survivor is performed in the acute care hospital. The therapist observes limitations in upper extremity ROM and motor control.
The initial assessment of a young stroke survivor is performed in the acute care hospital. The therapist observes limitations in upper extremity ROM and motor control.
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Early Gait Training: Seven Attempts at Sit to Stand
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Observe this stroke survivor during his seven attempts at sit to stand. Note differences in the amount of assistance needed, as well as the verbal and tactile provided by the therapist and changes in environment.
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Early Gait Training: Explanation of Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)
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A recent stroke survivor listens to his therapist while she describes why he has been given an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) for his left lower extremity.
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Early Gait Training: Patient Observations Outside of the Parallel Bars
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This stroke survivor continues early gait training with his therapist outside of the parallel bars. Observe the patient, as well as the therapist, to determine specific difficulties during sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit, and two attempts at ambulation.