Early Gait Training: Using a Platform Walker
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Gait training continues for this stroke survivor, but the environment changes. Observe the patient, as well as the therapists, to identify specific difficulties during sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit, and his attempts at ambulation using a platform walker
Gait training continues for this stroke survivor, but the environment changes. Observe the patient, as well as the therapists, to identify specific difficulties during sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit, and his attempts at ambulation using a platform walker
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Morning ADLs: Standing at the Sink for Grooming & Hygiene
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A 47-year old stroke survivor begins his morning ADLs in his room. The therapist observes and assists, as needed, during bed to wheelchair transfer, sit to stand, and oral hygiene at the sink.
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Ambulation, Part 1: Patient Refuses
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It's not uncommon for patients in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) to refuse therapy. Observe how the physical therapy assistant attempts to help his patient ambulate, and how she responds.
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Ambulation, Part 2: Patient Complies
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This morning this patient refused therapy. This afternoon the patient complies. Observe how the physical therapy assistant prepares his patient for ambulation and ambulates with her in a skilled nursing facility (SNF).