@theptfamily: 👀𝑺𝒆𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔👀 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 When assisting a person with hemiplegia in ambulation, proper technique and support are essential for both safety and rehabilitation. The therapist should position themselves on the patient’s weak side, standing slightly behind while securing a gait belt and guarding the paretic limb to prevent falls or excessive weight-bearing on the affected side. 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 The process begins by guiding the patient through a weight shift onto their stronger leg, ensuring stability before initiating a step with the paretic limb. This controlled weight shift enables the patient to maintain balance while stepping forward. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 Steps are taken alternately, with the therapist providing verbal and physical cues as needed. The patient may be encouraged to use an assistive device, like a cane, for added stability, if appropriate. 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Throughout, the therapist should monitor for fatigue and promote good posture and breathing to support alignment and reduce strain. This approach ensures a safe, balanced progression in ambulation. 🗣LIKE, SAVE, REPOST, COMMENT & SHARE #StrokeRecovery, #StrokeSurvivor, #LifeAfterStroke, #NeuroRehab, #PhysicalTherapy, #RecoveryJourney, #StrongerEveryday, #NeverGiveUp, #BrainHealth, #HealingJourney

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