How can we safely mobilize and promote early mobility with our patients that have had a stroke or have severe weakness or balance deficits, without hurting ourselves or putting patients at risk for falls and other adverse incidents? Lauren Leslie, PT, DPT, and Dana Becker, PT, DPT, Washington University physical therapists at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, review the physical therapy assessments that their team uses in regards to stroke patients. They explore unique interventions used in the acute care setting with stroke A1:B16 examine the benefits of early mobility and weight bearing in this setting, and discuss the use of the full standing support sling as an aid when providing physical and occupational therapy intervention to stroke patients.
Lauren Leslie, PT, DP
Washington University physical therapist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Dana Becker, PT, DPT
Washington University physical therapist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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