PHTY302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Handrail, Shortness Of Breath, Physical Therapy
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Name, address, date of birth, next of kin. Date of admission to hospital if applicable. Relevant investigations, xrays, biochemistry, ct scan if applicable. Co-morbidities and previous conditions, previous surgery to consider during assessment, goal setting and treatment. Any existing medial symptoms that may affect treatment ie dizziness, chest pain, dyspnoea, arthritis and numbness. Accommodation: with whom do they live, type of house, type of area rural / urban / flat / hilly, acess to the home stairs, handrail, side of handrail. Main impairments for stroke weakness, sensation, coordination, Other: hand dominance, vision does the patient wear glasses, will they them for physiotherapy, hearing do they wear a hearing aid, hobbies, occupation, occupation, concerns, goals / expectations. Assessment of potential impiarments: level of independence. Sitting / standing balance: time unsupported, distance of reach, weight on affected ll, step test. Sit to stand: height of the plinth, weight on affected leg.
