Has this ever happened to you? Your patient who has experienced a stroke or brain injury has been progressing as expected and then suddenly their progress just stops and they seem to have a hard…
Do you work with athletes who participate in sports that emphasize a lean physique or have weight as a participation factor? These clients have a higher risk of energy deficiency, a condition that can develop…
Many rehabilitation professionals feel uncomfortable discussing wound care. Why is this? It could be: Lack of familiarity with the examination process. Uncertainty around interpretation of findings. Difficulty choosing between available treatments. In many cases, the…
In a previous article, I introduced “Helen,” a 70-year-old right-sided stroke survivor who enjoys making and giving gifts to her loved ones. I discussed the stages of motor learning following a stroke and made sure…
Why are your rehabilitation patients at risk for falls? To properly answer this question, you must go beyond a fall risk screening tool that produces a fall risk score and a category of fall risk (low…
