Chapter 57 Rehabilitation Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved

Chapter 57

Rehabilitation

Copyright ©2012 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Body Mechanics

• Using proper body mechanics reduces injury to yourself and others

• Practice at work and at home• Employ proper posture• Ergonomics


Body Mechanics

Correct lifting techniques


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


Falling Patients

• Learn how to assist a patient to the floor


Indication for Mobility Devices

• After accident or injury• Following a stroke• After surgery• Severe medical conditions• Arthritis• Older adult• Physically challenged


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


Mobility Devices

• Arm sling– Supports arm after fracture or

injury– Hand should be higher than elbow


Mobility Devices

• Cane– Use proper fitting

guidelines– Regular and quad base

types available


Mobility Devices

• Crutches– Permits healing of foot, ankle,

knee, or leg– Use proper fitting guidelines– Different styles– Instruct patient in different gait

styles


Gait Styles

Four-point gait

Three-point gait


Gait Styles

Two-point gait


Mobility Devices

• Walker– Supports patient unable to

use crutches– Use proper fitting guidelines– Several types of walkers– Instruct patient in proper use


Mobility DevicesWheelchair – Standard Wheelchair – Motorized


Range of Motion

• Passive exercises to improve circulation and promote muscle tone– Abduction and adduction– Flexion and extension– Rotation and pronation


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