Title

Restoring Gait And Functional Mobility For A Patient With An Ischemic Stroke Through Physical Therapy: A Case Report

Creator

Colleen Kelly, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Michael Fillyaw

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Description

During an ischemic stroke, blood flow is impeded due to blocked artery. Stroke is the 5^th leading cause of death and the primary cause of disability and dependency in adults in the United States. Patient age and stroke severity, size, and location are strong predictors in prognosis. Stroke rehabilitation during the first three months can reduce mortality. The purpose of this case report is to provide physical therapy management strategies used during an inpatient stay for a patient who experienced an ischemic stroke.

Publication Date

12-8-2016

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Related Materials

The case report paper for this poster can be found here:

http://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrpaper/60/

Preferred Citation

Kelly, Colleen, "Restoring Gait And Functional Mobility For A Patient With An Ischemic Stroke Through Physical Therapy: A Case Report" (2016). Case Report Posters. Poster 102.
https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/102