Main goal of rehab: - Answer to return to prior level of function or highest level of
function possible
sub-acute goals of rehab - Answer Decrease pain and inflammation and promote
healing
Improve muscle flexibility and joint range of motion
Advanced rehab goals - Answer Improve strength, endurance, coordination, agility and
balance, posture
Promote independence in use of adaptive, orthotic and assistive devices and self care
Interventions related to goals - Answer Patient education - ALWAYS
Modalities: heat, cold, compression, electrical stimulation, etc.
Functional training and use of AD and adaptive equipment
Bracing, taping, bandaging, and other supports
Therapeutic Exercise
manual techniques
HEP components - Answer Photos and instructions: positioning, stabilization, etc.
Repetitions or duration
Sets
Times/day
Times/week
Intensity and progression
Symptoms of poor tolerance and what to do
Teach a home program over many sessions if possible, not right before discharge
What is the purpose of data collection? - Answer Assure safety of pt.
Determine effectiveness of interventions
more related interventions - Answer Strengthening exercises
Postural exercises
Relaxation exercises
Balance
Coordination and Agility
Plyometrics
Endurance and conditioning
Aerobic exercise
define stretching - Answer Therapeutic maneuver designed to lengthen (elongate)
pathologically shortened soft tissue structures and improve ROM
passive mobilization - Answer Passive movement of joint surfaces to restore motion or
relieve pain