Stairs and Curbs
• Stand and lift at the same time
• Pivot toward the chair toward the strongest
side
• Lower into the wheelchair
• If there is a railing, hold onto it with your
free hand
• Step UP with your strongest leg first
• Move the cane and weakest leg together
• Step DOWN with your weakest leg and
cane first
• Then follow with your stronger leg
Tips for using a walker
Transfer: Wheelchair to Toilet
Your caregivers should follow these steps for
safety.
• Lock the wheelchair
• Place feet directly under body
• Grasp the back of a belt or pants and lift
• Keep weaker knee between legs
• Pivot toward the strongest leg
• Adjust clothing and gently sit down using
the grab bar for additional support
• Never pull on weak arm or by the armpit
After Your Echo
• Lift or roll the walker forward about 12
inches
• Step forward with your weaker side first
• Use the walker to help keep your balance
• Bring your other foot forward to the center
of the walker
Improved Positioning
Correct body posture helps reduce slumping
and stiff joints. Weak arms and legs need to
be supported and positioned properly. The
therapist will start gently moving your legs
and arms. The stretches help relax muscles
that tighten up without use.
Bathing and Dressing
Performing your routine tasks may be difficult
after a stroke. Many patients can learn ways
to manage their daily activities. Doing so
strengthens muscles and helps you regain
your functioning.
Walking Again
Many patients walk after a stroke. You might
start on a set of parallel bars. Most patients
will graduate to an assistive device such as a
walker or a cane. Your therapist will help you
learn to use these devices correctly. Some
patients use a special treadmill to regain
walking skills.
Tips:
• Test water temperature with a hand or foot
that was not affected by the stroke.
• Use grab bars, a shower seat, a hand-held
shower, and long-handled brush.
• Dress while sitting, starting with the
affected side.
• Put on shirts that pull over the head and
pants with elastic waistbands
Tips for Using a Cane
• Hold the cane on your stronger side
• Get your balance
• Move the cane and your weaker leg
forward
• If using a quad cane, make sure all four tips
touch the ground
• Support your weight on both the cane and
your weaker side
• Step with the stronger leg
vessel wall.
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in
the deep veins of the legs.
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