Motor recovery and functional retraining following cerebrovascular accident, addressing hemiparesis, postural deficits, and mobility limitations.
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| Patient will ambulate 200 feet on level surfaces with a single-point cane and standby assist demonstrating improved weight shift to the affected side. |
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| Patient will perform bed mobility (rolling, supine to sit) independently on the affected side within 30 seconds. |
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| Patient will maintain standing balance for 30 seconds on the affected lower extremity with upper extremity support on a stable surface. |
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| Patient will demonstrate 3+/5 strength in affected upper extremity shoulder flexion and abduction as measured by MMT. |
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| Patient will transfer from wheelchair to mat independently using a stand-pivot technique within 15 seconds. |
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| Patient will navigate a 50-foot obstacle course (cones, thresholds, turns) with a least restrictive assistive device and no loss of balance. |
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