by Tara Tobias | Aug 3, 2021
How To; Start lying face down with your arm positioned as shown. Use the “uninvolved” arm to rotate your body. You should feel a stretch on the front of the shoulder Hemiplegia Tip: If you can’t get your arm in this position due to tightness, Place...
by Tara Tobias | Aug 3, 2021
How To: Start seated holding the dowel as shown. Lean toward the dowel. You shoulder feel a stretch along the side of the body. Hemiplegia Tip: Strap your hand to the dowel Use an elbow immobilizer to keep the arm straight
by Tara Tobias | Aug 3, 2021
How To: Start lying on your back with a towel roll positioned along your spine. Hold the dowel with your hands position wider than shoulder width apart and palms facing up (when the arms are in the down position). Reaching the dowel up and over your head....
by Tara Tobias | Aug 3, 2021
How To: Start seated with your elbow supported on a firm surface as shown. You shoulder position your body about 6″ away from the arm support surface. Now learn toward the involved side as shown. Pay special attention that your shoulder stays over the top of the...
by Tara Tobias | Jul 10, 2021
What you will learn: The definition of spasticity The reason why spasticity is present after damage to the brain Characteristics of spasticity Factors that make spasticity worse Critical actions to make spasticity less...