Surgical, Medical and Orthopedic/Neurological, and Pediatrics

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Provide training and education in ADLs, and use of adaptive equipment and/or compensatory techniques as needed (i.e. reacher, bath bench, energy conservation)
Provide neuromuscular re-education, trunk stabilization, and balance activities to improve the patient’s ability to move in and out of bed and maintain an upright posture necessary to perform self-care and home management activities.
Remediate upper-extremity weakness and/or abnormal muscle tone through exercise, relevant simulated activities, and preventive splinting to preserve muscle balance and range of motion.
Assess and use strategies to address cognitive and perceptual deficits.
Contribute to safe discharge planning, including recommendations for transitioning to the next level of care.
Train patients in postsurgical orthopedic protocols, including appropriate weight bearing and/or postsurgical precautions during ADLs.
Develop home programs for patients and family.
Recommend home safety modifications and durable medical equipment as part of an effective discharge plan.

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