Monday, February 24, 2014
I do stroke recovery talks to PTs and OTs (and a mix of other clinicians, survivors and caregivers) all over the US. Today I'm in Cheyenne, WY.
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| Between Casper and Cheyenne |
I've had many conversations with therapists over the years. One of the things that's remarkable is how little consistency there is in the tools therapists have. Some therapists have every gizmo known to man, others have little other than their creativity and a few standard tools. Imagine the difference between working in a leading-edge rehab hospital vs. an on-the-road home care therapist.
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| That's me. The king of PowerPoint. |
Do "stroke recovery machines" make a difference? Within reason, no. There are a few tools that may be essential. For instance, electrical stimulation, parallel bars and a mirror
may be essential at some points in some survivor's recovery. Really, much more important is the training of the therapist. This is not just true in stroke rehab but in many areas of medicine; outcomes are directly tied to the training of the clinician. For most survivors, the knowledge of the therapist is the most important gizmo.
But remember, they'll "discharge" you at some point and then the most important gizmo for recovery is you (and caregivers!).
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