Positioning and Protecting the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity
Presented by Angie Reimer
Nonfinancial: Angela Reimer has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
Effective positioning of the hemiplegic extremity is important to reduce the risk of subluxation, contracture, and pain. Therapists and family members often have difficulty identifying an appropriate strategy to manage the limb, and inconsistencies in practice are common across all levels of care. This course will assist therapists in clinical decision-making when determining the most appropriate positioning strategies for patients with a hemiplegic upper extremity.
Meet your instructor
Angie Reimer
Dr. Reimer received both her bachelor of science degree in health sciences and master’s degree in occupational therapy from the University of Findlay and her doctorate in occupational therapy from Indiana University. She boasts more than 20 years of clinical experience with geriatric and neurologically impaired populations,…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Positioning the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity
This chapter will discuss the clinical decision-making process for appropriate positioning of the hemiplegic upper extremity. Strategies for positioning the limb in sitting and lying will be reviewed.
2. To Sling or Not to Sling?
This chapter will discuss the evidence on using slings post stroke and will compare and contrast different types of slings on the market.
3. Splinting the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity
This chapter will discuss the indications for splinting post stroke as well as clinical considerations in choosing an appropriate upper extremity orthosis.
More courses in this series
Integrating ADL Tasks Into Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Post Stroke
Angie Reimer
Strategies to Integrate Function Into Rehabilitation Post Stroke
J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Angie Reimer
Positioning and Protecting the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity
Angie Reimer
Identifying Priorities for Long-Term Rehabilitation Post Stroke
J.J. Mowder-Tinney and Angie Reimer
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