Ron and the gang,
Yes, I would work on mobility and functional ambulation. I choose to
complete them in a "functional dynamic", in which the patient clearly
knows why we are working on walking (example walking from the family
room recliner to the kitchen so the patient can cook, etc etc). Yes, I
would trail them with different mobility aids if the mobility aids in
which they currently have are not helping to advance the patient in
their personal goals of occupaton. I work with a physical therapist in
a rehab hospital, so I always communicate with her what I am doing, so
carry over can be best assured. She also talks to me when she thinks a
certain mobility aide will work best for walking. We usuaally are on
the same page, since we have worked with each other for a while now.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Carson <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Sun, Jul 5, 2009 6:12 am
Subject: Re: [OTlist] A Vision For Patients?
Good deal! Thanks Chris!!
If you don't mind, here's another loaded question. <smile> And not just
for you but for ALL OTlist readers....
You mention standing balance, do you also work on mobility/ambulation?
For example, would you work on mobility/ambulation for a patient
currently using a wheelchair, stands and transfers with mod A but is
unable to ambulate? Would you trial them with different mobility aids?
----- Original Message -----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 04, 2009
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subj: [OTlist] A Vision For Patients?
cac> I most certainly address the LE. Usually it is through practice
of
cac> occupations, but occasionally I will work on specific leg
movements and
cac> standing balance in order to eventually achieve an occupational
goal.
cac> I only mentioned flaccid arm, because that is what the prior OTs
worked
cac> on with the patient you mentioned.
cac> Chris
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