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Topic- Adaptive exercise
Enhancing functional activities of daily living in a stroke survivor by Lourdes Escobar Torres, MD; Mary E Sanders, PhD, FACSM, CDCES, ACSM-CEP; Charo Belenguer Benitez; and Agustin Melendez Ortega, P
A stroke at age 40 left Celia severely disabled. With physical therapy delayed in the optimal recovery period, the likelihood of her regaining independence seemed poor. Her responses to an aquatic exercise intervention show that, even after this period, it's possible for individuals to improve their function significantly over time with community-based exercise. Celia's results offer hope for stroke survivors and encouragement for those who support their health and wellness.
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Exercise following stroke: Start survivors on the road to recovery by Marianne Shaughnessy, PhD, CRNP
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. Each year, more than 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke; approximately one every 40 seconds. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability for the 6.4 million survivors in the US today. After age 55, the chance of having a stroke approximately doubles for each decade of life.
Rehabilitation and wellness professionals are in the best position to help these stroke survivors attain and maintain optimal levels of health and function. Each type of professional has a role to play.
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The neck/shoulder connection by Dean Smith, BScPT
As a physical therapist, I frequently work with clients who experience pain and disability in the neck and shoulder region. What are the causes of these issues?
- Work injuries
- Car accidents
- Other trauma (falls, sport-related)
- Disease, especially arthritis
- Chronic poor postural habits at work, home and during sleep
When people suffer pain in this region of the body, I frequently observe postural issues and muscle imbalances. I can only speculate as to whether these were there prior to the onset of pain or if the dysfunctions developed afterward.
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Plan exercise for individuals using assistive devices by Joseph Kachelman, MS, Kent Brown, MS and Robert Topp, RN, PhD
Difficulty in ambulating, more commonly known as walking, affects 8-19% of older adults in the United States who do not live in an institution.
Ambulatory assistive devices—including canes, crutches, walkers and various joint braces—help people to walk by supplementing the sensory (proprioception, vision, vestibular sensation) and motor components (muscle activation) that are needed to maintain one’s balance while moving
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Understanding hearing loss by Terry Portis, EdD
Hearing loss is an issue that is not currently on the national radar. The causes and consequences of hearing loss are not generally understood, and what people think they understand may be wrong. Even those who are themselves impacted by hearing loss may not fully grasp the significance and impact of this issue.
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Catering to people with motor impairments by Anne Clark
In an active adult community where most residents are independent and vibrant, there is a segment of the population that is often neglected: people affected by neurological disorders. The Lite Chair class was conceived to help people with conditions such as a stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
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