48 year-old MALE s/p guillain-barré syndrome was recently DC…
48 year-old MALE s/p guillain-barré syndrome was recently DC for Sub-Acute Rehab center and presents today at your clinic for an IE. Pt is currently using rolling walker but has been practicing reciprocal gait in parallel bars and on body-weight support TM in Sub-Acute. Patient expresses would like to train with a less restrictive AD. The patient is a single father, lives in a two-story house, needs to be mobile, and works as a high school teacher and coaches lacrosse. Objective measurements: B UE strength: grossly 5/5 (former college athlete); B LE: grossly 3+/5. Single Leg Stance Test: R- 3 SECS; L-4 SECS until loss of balance Functional Reach Test: 3 in (2 points): Select the most appropriate assistive device for this patient with accurate rationale. (2 points): Name TWO functional balance/gait tests that you would use to further assess this patient’s current condition. (2 points): Select TWO balance interventions with an appropriate dosage that addresses the patient’s impairments.
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