Positioning and Handling the Hemiplegic Patient

Synopsis

Recovery after a stroke is greatly facilitated by correct positioning and handling of the patient during convalescence. Demonstrates techniques of positioning designed to reduce spasticity by encouraging reflex inhibition of the spastic pattern that develops in most patients after a stroke. This is followed by a demonstration of correct handling techniques which inhibit the development of abnormal patterns of movement and facilitate the development of normal ones.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Nurses, physiotherapists.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

hemiplegia; nursing; physiotherapy; stroke patients

Credits

Producer

Fiona W Jackson

Production Company

Name

University of Leeds Media Services

Notes

see Leeds University Television

Distributor

Name

Leeds University Television

Contact

Sally Popplewell (Sales supervisor)

Email

mediaservices@leeds.ac.uk

Web

http://mediant.leeds.ac.uk/vtcatalogue/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 343 2660

Fax

0113 343 2669

Address

Media Services
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT