Introduction During the ‘rehabilitation phase’, the main aim for the patient is to undergo treatment to maximize movement related ability/ function. The physiotherapist aims to achieve this by delivering interventions that aim to reduce impairments and disability. (Connell, Busse, & Lennon, 2009) In this article we will discuss the various interventions that are used byContinue reading “Physiotherapy in Stroke Rehabilitation ‘Rehabilitation Phase’”
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Physiotherapy in Stroke Rehabilitation ‘Acute/Assessment Phase’
Introduction The Acute/Assessment phase is the period when the physiotherapist/stroke team are primarily gathering information about the patient identifying impairments and disability, assessing the social and personal context and environment, monitoring response to treatment, etc. In most cases this would be a short-lived stage – a few days – usually following admission, either to anContinue reading “Physiotherapy in Stroke Rehabilitation ‘Acute/Assessment Phase’”
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