Bed Mobility And Transfers For SCI (2) Flashcards
What is key in bed mobility in SCI patients?
Weight shift
What are some critical body types for SCI patients when it comes to bed mobility?
Length of arms
Premorbid weight
Shoulder girdle integrity
Hamstring length
What will be one of the easiest activities to perform for SCI patients?
Long sit to short sit
What is a very challenging task on the shoulders for a SCI patient?
Supine to supine on elbows to long sit
How should the arms be when rolling in SCI patients?
ER and palms facing up and use momentum
Why should you not raise arms higher than 90° when rolling in SCI patients?
Prevent arms from hitting face
How can you make rolling easier for SCI patients?
Cross their legs
How do SCI patients need to finish rolling?
Punching and rocking
What is an important cue to help an SCI patient with rolling?
Lift their head
What is the most challenging part of the tuck n roll?
Getting the hands underneath the legs and maintaining balance
What do SCI patients need to commit to when doing the tuck n roll?
Throwing themselves without letting go of their legs (strong biceps)
What do you need to teach SCI patients in tuck n roll skill?
Roll down on their arm and back uo
Why are motions easier for thoracic level injuries compared to cervical level injuries?
They have triceps and hand function (balance is challenging in beginning)
