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.
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.
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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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Introduction to Improving Function
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Jan Davis introduces the concepts of care that provides the foundation for this video course. Occupational therapists and physical therapists can optimize the potential for functional gains utilizing five treatment principles.
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Evaluations & Observations
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Observation is key in determining problem areas related to hemiplegic shoulder pain. Jan Davis begins her evaluation of a stroke survivor. Observe asymmetry of the scapula, shoulder and trunk.