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Tag Archives: Balance
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Summary
By the end of this topic you should: Know how stroke affects sensation and how you can help. Know how to care for the affected arm and treatments available for the affected arm. Know how you can help the person … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Balance | Care of the affected arm | Carer training | Falls | Falls film clip | Falls prevention | Moving and handling | Sensation | Sitting balance | Walking | Walking aids
Tagged: Balance | Care of the affected arm | Carer training | Falls | Falls film clip | Falls prevention | Moving and handling | Sensation | Sitting balance | Walking | Walking aids
Effects of stroke which may make balancing and regaining mobility difficult.
Here are some of the effects of stroke which may make balancing and regaining mobility difficult. Muscular Physiological Psychological Loss of muscle control – muscles are required to move the body around and keep balance. Weak muscles – muscles need … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Anxiety | Balance | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Motivation | Muscle tone | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
Tagged: Anxiety | Balance | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Motivation | Muscle tone | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
What might stop you walking independently after stroke?
View Text Alternative What might stop you walking independently after stroke Not being able to stand. Not being able to keep your balance. Not having enough movement in the leg. Not having enough power in the leg. Not able to … Continue reading
Questions about balance, mobility or falls?
If you have any questions about balance, mobility or falls try to make an appointment to speak to the physiotherapists. They can give advice or discuss the particular problems for each individual. In some wards carers are invited to attend … Continue reading
Walking
Walking is a coordinated movement that propels the body forward. It requires good balance and the ability to move one leg in front of the other. Walking as an activity can be graded from a few steps up to walking … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: AFO Ankle foot orthosis | Balance | Coordination | Functional Electrical Stimulation | Muscle tone | Orthotic Devices | Walking | Walking aids
Tagged: AFO Ankle foot orthosis | Balance | Coordination | Functional Electrical Stimulation | Muscle tone | Orthotic Devices | Walking | Walking aids
Standing Balance
This can be graded so that gradually the person starts to take control of more of their body weight. In the early stages a hoist may be the only safe option for getting the person from bed to chair or … Continue reading
Balance and mobility
Balance is the bodies’ automatic ability to stop us from falling over during tasks e.g. stepping; reaching etc. It is a key requirement for being able to move and walk. After a stroke balance can be affected and may take time … Continue reading
Found in Topic: Physical deficits
Tagged: Balance | Concentration | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Medication | Mobility | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia
Tagged: Balance | Concentration | Fatigue | Inattention | Insight | Medication | Mobility | Pain | Sensation | dyspraxia