Correcting Problems in Self-Care
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When patients have difficulty during ADLs, it’s important for therapists to determine impairments and underlying factors that contribute to the problem area. Observation skills are important in the analysis of key problem areas.
When patients have difficulty during ADLs, it’s important for therapists to determine impairments and underlying factors that contribute to the problem area. Observation skills are important in the analysis of key problem areas.
StrokeHelp: Teaching Independence Similar Videos
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Introduction to Preventing Shoulder Pain
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Most painful shoulders can be prevented if those working with stroke survivors are better informed and better trained. Jan Davis introduces three stroke survivors and the proper handling methods used to prevent shoulder pain.
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Summary & Closing: Improving Function & Awareness
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Jan Davis summarizes the importance of using functional activities to improve function and awareness in stroke survivors.
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Improving Awareness During Bedrest
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This video describes the therapeutic benefits of the patient’s environment, proper bed positioning and supporting the upper extremity during rest. Therapists can impact functional gains before the first treatment session begins.
