Traumatic Brain Injury - Case Study Part 4
Presenting Condition[edit | edit source]
For background information go to
Traumatic Brain Injury - Case Study Part 1
Traumatic Brain Injury - Case Study Part 2
Traumatic Brain Injury - Case Study Part 3
Assessment Update[edit | edit source]
18/12 Post Injury[edit | edit source]
Upper Limbs | Lower Limbs | |||
Left | Right | Left | Right | |
Tone | N | N | ||
Power | 3/5 | 5-/5 | 3+/5 Ankle
3+/5 Hip 3/5 Knee |
5-/5 |
Sensation | Imapired | |||
Coordination | Impaired | |||
Reflexes | ¯ | ¯ | ||
ROM
Muscle Length |
GHJ Flexion 110°
Abd 90° IR 40° ER Lat Rot 55° Ext 40° Elbow Full ROM Wrist Full ROM |
Full all joints | Hip Full
Knee Full ¯Muscle Length TA DF with Knee Ext. 0° |
Hip Full
Knee Full ¯Muscle Length TA DF with Keee Ext. 5° |
Current Function
Independent Standing Transfer
Supervision of 1 with 1 Elbow Crutch & AFO for Mobility
- 6 Min Walk Test Complete
- Distance
Supervision of 1 on Stairs
- Up to 20 Steps
- Reciprocal Pattern Ascending
- @ Feet to Step Des with at least 1 Handrail
Supervision of 1 on 6 Inch Curb
Ultimate Goal: Return to Cycling
Consider the role of physical activity for James in their current management. Considering his clinical condition what do you think are the benefits of exercise and what might limit the activities he can do? What advice or home exercises would you give James ? Go to Discussion