-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Patient Interview in Preparation to Return Home
0:00
Jan Davis listens to a 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post femur fracture, as she explains the events that led to her fall at home. She describes the pain of the femur fracture and her attempts to get help. She lists the functions she'll need to be able
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Beginning Ambulation and Sidestepping
0:00
The PT changes the environment to facilitate weight shift over the weak lower extremity and initiate side-stepping with this 71 year-old patient. The session ends with Mrs. Torres in the wheelchair and talking to the PT about her fears.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Describe Progress and Patient Care Plan
0:00
Jan Davis interviews the PT and COTA re: Mrs. Torres, a 71 year-old woman 5 weeks post surgery following femur fracture. They explain her progress since the time of admission, what her status is today, and the goals for discharge in 2 weeks.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Lower Extremity Strengthening in Sitting
0:00
The PT begins his treatment session by asking the patient about pain, 5 weeks post open reduction and internal fixation surgery. The treatment session includes strengthening of the lower extremity while sitting in the wheelchair.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Safety During Meal Preparation, Part 2
0:00
This 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post surgery for a fractured femur, begins preparing her dessert during occupational therapy. Her fatigue is monitored, and she sits down to rest, as the importance of safety and fatigue is discussed.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Advanced Practice Skills During IADLs
0:00
Observe Mrs. Torres, (post femur fracture with PT) and Sister Dorothy (post total hip replacement with OT) as they work side-by-side outside at a skilled nursing facility.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Safety During Meal Preparation, Part 3
0:00
This 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post surgery for a fractured femur, completes her therapy session in meal preparation. Safety precautions at home are discussed and the patient and therapist enjoy the dessert.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Standing and Initiating Lower Extremity Weight Bearing
0:00
Physical therapy continues with a 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post surgery following femur fracture and subsequent open reduction and internal fixation. The therapist encourages the patient to stand and initiate weight shift over the affected leg.
-
Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Safety During Meal Preparation, Part 1
0:00
This 71 year-old woman, 5 weeks post surgery for a fractured femur, learns safety precautions in the kitchen. She uses a rolling walker to ambulate in the kitchen and learns to use appliances and equipment safely, in preparation for discharge to home
