Patient #2: Calvin
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A therapist works with a patient who has a complex medical history and appears to refuse therapy. The therapist demonstrates a variety of methods to encourage better participation in therapy, and includes factors to consider in discharge planning.
A therapist works with a patient who has a complex medical history and appears to refuse therapy. The therapist demonstrates a variety of methods to encourage better participation in therapy, and includes factors to consider in discharge planning.
StrokeHelp: Treatment Strategies in Acute Care Similar Videos
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Guidelines for Assessment of Body Functions & Structure
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This video provides practical tips in the assessment of patients during the early stages of stroke recovery. Observe therapists demonstrating how to assess motor control and sensory status with acute stroke survivors.
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Patient #1: Mary
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Intervention methods with this stroke survivor include scapular mobilization, two-person sit to stand, lower extremity facilitation, compensation for visual field deficits and methods used to encourage longer sitting tolerance in low level patients.
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Bedside Assessment of Swallowing
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Acute stroke survivors may have difficulty swallowing, which could lead to aspiration. Observe a speech and language pathologist perform a bedside oral motor assessment and outline protocols for aspiration precautions.