Frequently Asked Questions
For Clinicians:
- In team conferences it never seems like we can agree
on the level of assistance needed by our stroke patients during wheelchair to bed
transfers. Physical therapy reports moderate assist and nursing reports maximum assist.
What can we do? [click here]
- Several of my patients with subluxation complain of
shoulder pain. Should I use FES (functional electrical stimulation) in order to reduce
subluxation? [click here]
- It's becoming more and more common that I have to
treat 3 or 4 patients at a time. I can't give them the treatment they need, but do you
have any ideas for group treatment? [click here]
- I understand the therapeutic value of having my stroke
patient in sidelying on the hemiplegic side while resting. The problem is that every time
my patient tries to roll to that side, it takes so much effort that his affected lower
extremity goes into an extension synergy. How can I help?
[click here]
- My right hemiplegic patient is so fearful trying to
stand up, that he does all of his ADLs (activities of daily living) while sitting in the
wheelchair. I know he can do it physically, but the fear is overwhelming. Should I
continue to let him do everything from his wheelchair? [click here]
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