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Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs), left-sided flaccidity of upper and lower extremities, fatigue scale, virtual reality-based therapy
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A 70 Year Old Male With Left-Sided Flaccidity Following Right Hemorrhagic Cerebrovascular Accident: A Case Study, Hannah Dekrey
A 70 Year Old Male With Left-Sided Flaccidity Following Right Hemorrhagic Cerebrovascular Accident: A Case Study, Hannah Dekrey
Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects
Background and Purpose: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are a common medical issue addressed by physical therapists. This case study examines the effectiveness of one rehabilitation plan in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, and explores potential improvements in the method of intervention for patients following a CVA.
Case Description: This patient was a 70-year-old male admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation facility following a right CVA resulting in left-sided flaccidity of upper and lower extremities. He underwent therapy in this facility for five weeks.
Interventions: Conventional therapy interventions were used with this patient. The interventions consisted of a combination of strengthening, …