Biomechanic Paper

Five participants with acute stroke and unilateral hemiparesis (Age 51 ± 17 years; Height 1.7 ± 0.1m; Weight 81.6 ± 3.6kg; LOS 36 ± 24.6 days; 3 males, 2 females; 2 with right hemiplegia) were recruited for RE gait training during inpatient rehabilitation in conjunction with traditional therapy. Participant inclusion requirements: have a medical clearance, upright standing tolerance (≥30 min), intact skin, physically fit into the device, have joint range of motion within normal functional limits for ambulation, have had stroke with its onset >1 week and 0.05). This may suggest that the RE was limited to rehabilitate muscles during the IDS and swing phases as seen in figures (6-8).

The first article is called Training Mobility Tasks after Stroke with Combined Mental and Physical Practice: A Feasibility Study. The main purpose of the present study was to examine the prospect of using mental practice in combination with physical practice to improve the motor strategy of persons with impaired loading of the affected leg while standing up from a chair and sitting down. Twelve subjects with hemiparesis between the ages of 30 to 75 years old participated in this study. The participants were trained with mental practice to increase the loading of the affected limb while standing up from a chair and sitting down. Subjects were seated on a chair with a seat height standardized to 100% of lower leg length. Vertical forces were recorded using force plates under each foot and the chair. Using auditory cues, the subjects were required to stand and sit without using their hands. They were instructed to hold their paretic hand with their non-affected hand and to keep their elbows flexed in front of them. The loading of the affected leg during standing up and sitting down was assessed at three time points: before training (baseline), after one training session (post-training), and one day later

Many patients admitted to the stroke and orthopedic rehabilitation unit have impaired physical mobility. The length of time in rehabilitation is ten to fourteen days. Many times nurses, patients and family members form bonds that last long after the discharge. I recently had the opportunity to take care of a patient I will never forget. Mrs. C was admitted to the rehabilitation unit following recent hip surgery. She is eighty years old and had fallen raking leaves in her front yard. Mrs. C has a history of hypertension, arthritis and gout. Medications include aspirin, metoprolol and allopurinol as needed. Prior to admission Mrs. C lived independently and has two children who checked on her routinely. No cognitive or mental deficits are noted. Key parts of this paper include the introduction, NANDA, NIC and NOC elements, data, information, knowledge and wisdom and the conclusion.

Most exercise is designed for neurorehabilitation, not cardiovascular health, so there is a very different definition for stroke patient exercise, as well as a very different goal set. Because strokes affect each person differently, treatment is also specific to the individual. The literature included in this review focuses on three different methods of exercise, each with very specific goals in mind. Cabanas-Valdés and collegues study was on Core and Trunk stability, Minyoung describes use of Virtual Reality enhanced exercise for treatment, and Tutak introduces the concepts behind Rehabilitation

There are thousands of individuals from pediatrics to geriatrics that suffer from lower body injuries, chronic pain, neurological conditions, and amputations that will inhibit their mobility. However, with technology ever evolving it has brought forth a machine known as an anti-gravity treadmill. This machine can change the lives of many individuals and become a game changer in the Occupational Therapy profession. Having more of these machines in Occupational Therapy clinics will be more beneficial for clients and help to give them a better quality of life.

The participants were randomly allocated to be in the VRRT group or the control group. There was a total of 15 participants in each group. All participants participated in a conventional stroke rehabilitation. The rehabilitation program lasted for 3 minutes a day, five times a week for four weeks. The program consisted of neurodevelopmental treatment, physical therapy, occupational, and speech therapy. The participants in the VRRT experimental group received treatment 30 minutes a day, five times week for 4 weeks. The control group received a placebo VRRT treatment for the same duration. At baseline and at the end of the study, the dynamic balance ability, static balance ability, and gait were assessed. The VRRT treatments consisted

following a stroke the client usually has weakness in the left side of the body so physiotherapist will aim to create a work out plan

De, D., & Wynn, E. (2014). Preventing muscular contractures through routine stroke patient care. British Journal of Nursing, 23(14), 781-786. doi:10.12968/bjon.2014.23.14.781

Strokes are known as the leading cause of acquired disability in adults where between 20-30% are left unable to walk, and leaving those who are able to walk, with a moderate to severe walking disability (Maguire et al., 2012). This disability results in a huge socioeconomic impact on the patients and their families lives. In order to improve their quality of life, an improvement in balance is the important first step in which is crucial to enable more independent movement, for example walking.

In-depth, in-home interviews of forty-five minutes to sixty minutes were conducted with five community-dwelling individuals (three men, two women) aged 68-74 years who had experienced a stroke in the past year, followed by in-patient rehabilitation for a minimum of two weeks. Data analyzed using thematic analysis. Peer-review and peer debriefing with a co-researcher established

The initiation of the therapy can vary in how quickly it begins for each individual. For some patients it begins within two days post stroke and continues after being discharged. Since there is such a wide range of the severity of strokes, rehabilitation options can be different from client to client. For some individuals, rehabilitation can take place in an inpatient therapy at a hospital, for others they may return home and attend outpatient therapy at a clinic. There are other options including subacute care units and long term care facilities that also provide important therapy “Rehabilitation Therapy after a Stroke,” 2015). Regardless of the environment, these therapies aim to achieve the same goal of improving the function and independence of the stroke

Impairments can contribute to an increased risk of falls at all stages following a stroke.2,5 As a result of these impairments, stroke has been classified as the most disabling chronic disease, with about 80% of individuals falling within the first three months from loss of balance when walking.2,5 In addition, approximately 70% of individuals who have had a stroke experience ongoing difficulty with ambulation within the first year.2 One research study revealed that patients post stroke have fall rates that range from 3.8 to 22%, and the incidence of falls range from 1.3 to 6.5 times in the year after the stroke.1 Furthermore, stroke has been identified as the primary cause of disability in the United States and the third leading cause of death in people over the age of

1b. Based on the name of the ligament determine where each ligament attaches on the Os Coxae

This article brings up evidence that argues for the ineffective use of Insoles. It shows evidence from a biomechanics professor, Dr. Nigg, saying they only correct problems in the short term and only for select athletes. 1 In contrast a professor goes on to say that biomechanics may not fully understand "how orthotics work".1 Supporters for inserts try to argue that they are effective based upon the person. The co-owner of Hersco Ortho lab said "they do work, but choosing the right one requires a great deal of care".1 There seems to be a contrast to this statement though, based on evidence in the article. One study found that when individuals were able to pick which insert they wanted, based on comfort, there were half as many injuries when

Stroke is a leading cause of adult disabilities in the United State. Approximately 795,000 people have recurring stroke and an estimated 7 million stroke survivals. Stroke survivals are faced with many difficulties such as weakness on one side of the body. Decline in cognitive and emotional functions. Stroke survivors may also come face with social disabilities, inability to walk or care for themselves, and a decrease in participation.