Methods of examination in physical therapy, and occupational therapy of people after stroke (clinical case)

Abstract

Abstract: the prognosis of recovery of patients after acute cerebrovascular accident depends on the type, severity, and area of brain damage. This article highlights standardized tests and scales for physical therapy and occupational therapy for patients after stroke. An example is given of a clinical case of a patient with stroke consequences, with right-sided spastic hemiplegia. Medical rehabilitation was provided in April 2023 at the Municipal Non-Profit Enterprise "Consultative and Diagnostic Center", branch №6, Sviatoshynskyi district, Kyiv, Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. After the patient visited the outpatient department of physical and rehabilitation medicine, the examination was conducted by the attending physician. A multidisciplinary team of a physical therapist and an occupational therapist was involved. An important step is the use of standardized tests and scales in physical therapy and occupational therapy. Based on the results of the examinations, the patient’s goals are determined, and an individual rehabilitation program is built using evidence-based physical therapy and occupational therapy methods to provide a high-quality and effective rehabilitation cycle. Description of the objective. The standardized tests and scales in physical therapy, and occupational therapy are analyzed on the example of a clinical case of a patient after a stroke with right-sided spastic hemiplegia.