Walking is our inherent mode of mobility. It’s something that we humans have done since the dawn of time and it is our primary way of expressing our individual independence. But, it’s also something that we generally take for granted and don’t fully appreciate the wonder of walking until it becomes a challenge, or worse, […]
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When a therapist uses the term motor control what they are referring to is the ability of an individual to control the way their body and it’s parts move. Having control of how you move allows you to perform what we refer to as “purposeful movements”. What makes us different from inanimate objects is, for
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A ground level fall is a fall that occurs from a height of zero, or close to it. Think about a “slip” or “trip”. This could include falls from a standing position, or falls from a very low height such as a step or a curb. Ground level falls can still be serious and result
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Activities of daily living (ADLs) are activities related to personal care. These make up the bulk of caregiver duties when getting a care recipient ready for the day. These activities include hygiene and bathing/showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, toileting (whether in the bed, using a bedside commode, or
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The Midline of the body is the imaginary line that divides the body in to the right side and left side. The midline lies in what’s referred to as the Sagittal plane. Where the sagittal plane could mean any “slice” that runs top to bottom and front to back, the midline is actually the imaginary
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“How Can I Lift a Senior Out of a Chair?” This is a question that many caregivers have. Its a common thing to hear caregivers ask regarding the “hands on” part of the job. Some rightly have the idea that they think their care recipient is too heavy to “lift” and that they are afraid
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