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Effects Of Quadruped Movement In An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Maureen Romanow Pascal, Emily Connell, Alyssa Pratti, Kristina Russell

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

Background/Purpose: Neuromuscular dysfunction encompasses a wide variety of conditions that impact proper muscle functioning. One common condition resulting in neuromuscular dysfunction is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) which can disrupt sensory, motor, visual and language systems. The resulting combination of impairments can cause limitations in activity performance and restrict participation across domains. In addition, muscle weakness is widely recognized as a major contributing factor to decline in function. Literature is showing that rehabilitation programs focusing on development of core strength with emphasis on repetition, intensity and novelty are critical for recovery of motor function. The purpose of this research was to …

External Load On The Hemi-Paretic Lower Limb With Task-Oriented Training To Improve Gait Post Right Aca Stroke, Jacob France, Lindsey Perry

St. Augustine, Fall 2018

The purpose of this case report is to describe the treatment of a 77-year-old male post-stroke with the application of an external load to the paretic lower limb in conjunction with task-oriented training to improve gait.

Strength, balance, gait speed, and functional tasks all improved over the course of physical therapy. At the end of 2 weeks, the patient exceeded the minimal detectable change (MDC) for the TUG (2.9 sec) and achieved the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the FIM (22 points).^4-5 Although the MCID is not established for the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), the patient experienced improvements …

Application Of Forced Use In A Traditional Acute Hospital Setting With A 77-Year-Old Female Post Left Cva, Jimmie Parten, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case report is to look at the positive outcomes following the application of forced use physical therapy techniques in the traditional acute hospital setting with a 77-year-old female post left CVA.

Shock And Awe: Functional Strength Training To Improve Balance And Function In A Patient Post Electrocution, Amanda K. Boone, Anne H. Boddy

St. Augustine, Summer 2018

The purpose of this case study is to study the effects of functional strength training rehabilitation in a patient post electrocution suffering from a concurrent stroke.