Protecting the Hemiplegic Shoulder
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Improper handling of the shoulder during wheelchair transfers and bed positioning can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. This video provides examples of proper and improper therapeutic handling methods critical to preventing shoulder pain.
Improper handling of the shoulder during wheelchair transfers and bed positioning can contribute to hemiplegic shoulder pain. This video provides examples of proper and improper therapeutic handling methods critical to preventing shoulder pain.
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Functional Treatment in Standing
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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.