The client had his fifth occupational therapy visit to address right hemiplegia following a stroke two years ago. During the session, the therapist completed range of motion exercises on the client's right upper extremity while he was sitting to reduce tone. Weight bearing exercises were also performed on the right arm. The client had difficulty independently dressing and rolling out playdough. He became frustrated with functional tasks and indicated a preference for exercises. A foam splint was fabricated to keep his hand open at night. The client needs continued occupational therapy to improve function of his right arm.
The client had his fifth occupational therapy visit to address right hemiplegia following a stroke two years ago. During the session, the therapist completed range of motion exercises on the client's right upper extremity while he was sitting to reduce tone. Weight bearing exercises were also performed on the right arm. The client had difficulty independently dressing and rolling out playdough. He became frustrated with functional tasks and indicated a preference for exercises. A foam splint was fabricated to keep his hand open at night. The client needs continued occupational therapy to improve function of his right arm.
The client had his fifth occupational therapy visit to address right hemiplegia following a stroke two years ago. During the session, the therapist completed range of motion exercises on the client's right upper extremity while he was sitting to reduce tone. Weight bearing exercises were also performed on the right arm. The client had difficulty independently dressing and rolling out playdough. He became frustrated with functional tasks and indicated a preference for exercises. A foam splint was fabricated to keep his hand open at night. The client needs continued occupational therapy to improve function of his right arm.
S: Mother stated, Today he had his stroke two years ago, He has always been stubbornNephew O: Client was seen today at the Life Skills Clinic to address R hemiplegia. Session began by completing PROM on RUE with the client in sitting to reduce tone. Weight bearing exercises were completed on RUE for majority of session. Max A was needed to open hand. Client was able to independently don a shirt with VC to try buttoning. He attempted one button before shaking his head and taking the shirt off. Client needed mod A to keep R hand open to complete rolling out of playdoh with rolling pin. Client engaged in task for 2 min before grunting and pushing away the rolling pin. He could not be reengaged in the task. The client was then engaged about therapy priorities, expectations, and motor learning and repetitious tasks. He indicated he wanted to do exercises for his RUE. A foam splint was fabricated for him to wear at night. Client used RUE to grip and move a bottle off the table to a chair 3x with max A to keep and open to grip and release. The importance of doing weight bearing at home was discussed at the end of the session. A: PROM on RUE was completed in sitting to simulate more functional position. Weight bearing breaks were used to help reduce RUE tone and open the hand so it could be used functionally used. Client really enjoys and responds well to weight bearing exercises. Client demonstrated frustration with functional tasks like the dressing and rolling pin and signified he has little interest in those types of activities and want to do exercises. This will lead to a more biomechanical intervention approach in further sessions. The foam splint was made for the client to wear at night to help keep his hand open. Client needed max A to keep hand open due to the effect of effort induced increased spasticity when attempting a task. Client P: Client will continue to need skilled occupational therapy services to address RUE paresis and function. We will continue to use PROM and weight bearing activities to help manage tone in his RUE. Bilateral tasks will be used to help incorporate affected RUE as a functional assist to complete daily occupations. Education of the client and caregiver on SROM ad weight bearing techniques will also be addressed. LTG1: In six weeks, client will be able to independently incorporate R UE into bilateral tasks as a functional assist (e.g. dressing and meal preparation) STG1: In three weeks, client will stabilize objects with RUE during bilateral with no more than 2 verbal cues. STG2: In two weeks, client will be able to independently use RUE weight-bearing techniques to prepare hand for functional tasks. LTG2: In 6 weeks, client will be able to independently complete dressing with preferred clothing. STG1: In 3 weeks, client will be able to don a shirt and button with min A using compensatory strategies. STG2: In 5 weeks, client will be able to independently incorporate RUE to complete zipper manipulation for LE dressing. Brynnan Halsey, OTS