Introduction to Observation Skills
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Skilled physical therapists and occupational therapists more readily identify key impairments, determine therapeutic goals, effectively document incremental functional changes and implement a more therapeutic plan of intervention.
Skilled physical therapists and occupational therapists more readily identify key impairments, determine therapeutic goals, effectively document incremental functional changes and implement a more therapeutic plan of intervention.
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Interview with Alice
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Alice had her stroke ten years ago. The high tone of her right upper extremity is limiting her function. Observe Jan Davis interview Alice in order to begin a client-centered approach and determine her key problem areas.
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Observations of Clint
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Skilled observations of Clint from the front, the side and from the back provide clues to impairment of motor control and problems related to asymmetry of the head, trunk and limbs.
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Tactile Observations & Summary
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This video illustrates how “touch” is equally as important as visual observation and provides additional information to the therapist during the assessment.