You have been asked to evaluate a 66 y.o. male with ischemic…
You have been asked to evaluate a 66 y.o. male with ischemic CVA. He was in relatively good health prior to CVA working as a construction supervisor renovating local businesses. He ran 4 miles, 5 days per week. PMHx: none significant. He was discharged to his home at level of modified independent for all mobility except stairs minimum assistance & floor transfers moderate assistance. His primary issues are lack of strength and loss of balance with functional tasks. He will be attending outpatient PT. How long will he be receiving OPPT?
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You are working with a patient in Day Hospital with a Dx of R CVA with L hemiparesis. You find on initial examination that the person has fractionated movement on RUE & RLE and no fractionated movement & only minimal movement in all joints in the LUE & LLE. Patient has 5/5 strength in RUE & RLE. You note impaired sensation & proprioception, spasticity, hypertonicity, and impaired sitting balance. You decide to assess his standing posture. What would you expect to see?
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