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[Hemiplegic patients. Nursing at home].
V Mencía Seco1, E Alonso González, I Alonso González
1Hospital Valle del Nalón, Asturias.
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|April 4, 2000
Summary
Daily rehabilitation exercises can help prevent motor skill limitations after an acute cerebrovascular event (ACV). This program offers a simple way to maintain mobility following a stroke.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Therapy
Context:
- Acute cerebrovascular events (ACV), commonly known as strokes, often lead to significant motor skill deficits.
- Post-stroke recovery is a critical period for mitigating long-term disability.
Purpose:
- To introduce a concise, seven-exercise rehabilitation program designed for ACV patients.
- To provide a proactive strategy for preventing common post-ACV motor impairments.
Summary:
- The proposed program involves daily performance of seven specific exercises.
- Adherence to this regimen aims to forestall the typical motor skill limitations that emerge after an ACV.
Impact:
- Patients can potentially maintain or improve motor function.
- Reduced long-term disability and enhanced quality of life for ACV survivors.