Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: ADLs During Breakfast
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Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, spinal fusion and laminectomy of C3-C7, has been an inpatient at the SNF for 8 weeks. Self-feeding is assessed and recommendations are made, including the use of modified utensils
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Spinal Stenosis, 3 months Post Surgery: Sit to Stand
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Dr. T, an 83 year-old pathologist with a diagnosis of spinal stenosis, spinal fusion and laminectomy of C3-C7, works on sit to stand in physical therapy. The therapist gives assistance and verbal cues. He has been an inpatient at the SNF for 8 weeks.
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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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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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The Medically Complex Patient: Observations of Low Blood Pressure
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Prior to initiating treatment, this patient's blood pressure is taken in the therapy gym at a skilled nursing facility. Observe the response of the patient, therapy assistant and her supervising therapist as events unfold.
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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).
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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.