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All Limbs Lead To The Trunk, Daniel E. Graves, Phd, Darryn Atkinson, Phd, Pt

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Posters

This poster describes the development of and the psychometric properties of the trunk scale that measures the voluntary motor ability in the thoracic and upper lumbar regions. The function of the trunk musculature has far reaching implications, particularly in persons with SCI, where postural control and voluntary movement are compromised to varying degrees. Precisely coordinated muscle actions must occur in the appropriate sequence, duration, and combination for the optimal movement function and maintenance of balance and posture during dynamic activities. Trunk mobility is required for nearly all mobility tasks, particularly transitional movements such as rolling, supine to sit, and sit …

Culture Of Mobility, Beth Colborn, Dpt, Helene Daly, Msn, Rn, Kathleen Hilbert, Rn, Msn, Cm, Gordon R. Reeves, Md, Jessica Shank, Pt, Mpt, Elizabeth Singh, Dpt, Lisa Wus, Dnp, Rn, Crnp, Pccn-Cmc

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Posters

Objectives

•Create an interdisciplinary approach to patient mobility and functional independence

•Provide education and support to lead a culture of mobility

•Develop a system that reduces immobility related adverse outcomes and promotes overall patient well-being

•Utilize evidence based practice to create a program that will decrease variation in patient care in order to optimize hospital based outcomes