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Introduction to Self-Care
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Jan Davis introduces Self-Care and the therapeutic value of ADL (Activities of Daily Living) training. This therapeutic approach facilitates movement and encourages success.
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Fundamental Therapeutic Principles During ADLs
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Jan Davis lays the foundation for success as she outlines the fundamental therapeutic principles used during self-care activities.
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Dressing: Therapeutic Method
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Jan Davis demonstrates how to successfully facilitate movement, inhibit tone and, at the same time, teach upper extremity and lower extremity dressing skills.
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One-Handed Shoe Tying
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Most stroke survivors don’t want to be restricted to wearing shoes with velcro closures. This video demonstrates an easy, one-handed method for tying shoes.
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Undressing: Therapeutic Method
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This video provides therapeutic methods for undressing, including treatment tips for facilitation of movement and inhibition of abnormal patterns of movement due to increased tone.
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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.
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Tips for Washing & Bathing
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Observe treatment ideas that improve function and awareness of the involved side during shaving, oral hygiene, bathing and washing at the sink.
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Closing Credits: Self-Care
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Jan Davis summarizes the therapeutic benefits and importance of self-care in order to improve functional independence in stroke survivors.
