ADL Retraining for person with Limited ROM or strength

Question 1

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Dressing

Answer 1

Dress while seated
Clothing within reach
Start with affected arm when doing, unaffected arm when doffing

Question 2

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Dressing

Answer 2

Front open shirts
- three methods
Pullover shirts
Pants
- leg crossed technique
- can stand to pull up, bridge hips in chair or in bed

Question 3

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Dressing

Answer 3

Bra
- use sports bra
- prefastened
Socks
- cross leg method
Shoes
- slip-ons or elastic laces

Question 4

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Feeding

Answer 4

Use stabilization techniques
Rocker knife
Address opening packages

Question 5

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI– Grooming

Answer 5

Electric Razor
Handheld shower 
Wash mitt or long handled sponge
Wall mounted hair dryer
Suction cups for brushes or nails, feet, etc

Question 6

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Toileting

Answer 6

Grab bars
Toilet paper placement
Urinal or BSC (Bed side commode)

Question 7

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Communication

Answer 7

Stabilization
Hook holders
One touch dialing or voice dialing

Question 8

CVA, Shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repairs, burns, fractures, TBI- Functional mobility

Answer 8

Wheelchair

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