Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Chapter 57 Rehabilitation Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Body Mechanics Using proper body mechanics reduces injury to yourself and others Practice at work and at home Employ proper posture Ergonomics Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Body Mechanics Correct lifting techniques Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Transferring Patients in Wheelchairs For patients unable to ambulate Enlist help to move patient from chair if necessary Remember safety precautions Use a gait belt for assistance with moving Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Falling Patients Learn how to assist a patient to the floor Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Indication for Mobility Devices After accident or injury Following a stroke After surgery Severe medical conditions Arthritis Older adult Physically challenged Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Safety at Home Keep floor free of spills and clutter Remove loose or damaged floor coverings Avoid using slippery products on floor Wear appropriate, properly fitted footwear Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Mobility Devices Arm sling Supports arm after fracture or injury Hand should be higher than elbow Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Mobility Devices Cane Use proper fitting guidelines Regular and quad base types available Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Mobility Devices Crutches Permits healing of foot, ankle, knee, or leg Use proper fitting guidelines Different styles Instruct patient in different gait styles Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Gait Styles Four-point gait Three-point gait Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Gait Styles Two-point gait Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Mobility Devices Walker Supports patient unable to use crutches Use proper fitting guidelines Several types of walkers Instruct patient in proper use Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Mobility Devices Wheelchair – Standard Wheelchair – Motorized Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Range of Motion Passive exercises to improve circulation and promote muscle tone Abduction and adduction Flexion and extension Rotation and pronation Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.