Femur Fracture, 5 Weeks Post Surgery: Beginning Ambulation and Sidestepping
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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.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Ambulation 2 with Ankle Weight
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A physical therapy supervisor observes Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with spinal stenosis, during ambulation training and discusses with his PT possible modifications. Observe any changes in gait when a weight is applied to his right ankle.
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Hoyer Lift Transfer with Assistance of 2
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The therapist and rehab aide carefully transfer a patient from her bed to her wheelchair using a Hoyer Lift. Her sitting tolerance is extremely limited and sudden movements can be painful.
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Ventilator Part 3: Sit to Stand at Edge of Bed
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Treatment continues bedside for this 67-year-old patient on a ventilator. Physical therapy works on sit to stand and marching in place in order to increase tolerance to activity.
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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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Ventilator Part 2: Self Care at Edge of Bed
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While on a ventilator, this 67-year-old patient, sits at the edge of the bed as occupational therapy introduces adaptive equipment to assist in dressing. Heart rate and oxygen saturation levels are measured.
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Discuss Patient Progress
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Jan Davis interviews the PT and OT re: Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis. The PT and OT discuss his history, his progress since the time of admission, what his status is today and discharge planning.