Theraputty Relationship

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Therapy session started with education to caregiver on proper body mechanics and safety techniques when handling PT during bathing act.. She tolerates weight bearing exercises turning to both sides and prone position with open hands with Max A. and min signs of pain . She also tolerates PROM , streching and retrograde STM in all UB/LB joints and muscles to improve circulation. Theraputty pleced on pts hands toincrease tactile input and maintaing hands in functional posisiton during terapy session. She exhibited increase spasticity on left UB. She also tolerated seating position with Max A for 30 sec x 1. Care giver demonstrates understanding of benefits of the use of hand splints to prevent contractures, , skin breakdown, further damage within

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