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What are the two transfers called?
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-standing up (STS)
-sitting down (SIT)
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What does the transfer of STS consist of?
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Sit --> stand
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What does the transfer of SIT consist of?
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Stand --> sit
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What example can you give of a transfer from one surface to another?
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Standing pivot transfer
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Where is the pt taught to bear weight when doing the transfer?
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On the unaffected LE and UE
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Is there training for standing up and sitting down or strengthening the LE's? (yes or no)
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NO
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What is an essential ability for independent life?
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STS (standing up)
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What is a prerequisite for other actions such as walking and stairs?
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Standing
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How many times does a person normally stands up an hour?
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4 times
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Where does it require the greatest ROM for STS?
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At the knee
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STS is mechanically one of the most demanding daily activities? (T or F)
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True
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Where are the higher moments of force when standing up?
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At the hip and knee
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What does the body requires when standing up? (3)
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-LE strength
-balance
-motor control of total body segmental linkage
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What is a common inability that stroke patients have early on?
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Inability to stand up, limits their independence
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This inability to stand up causes the person to what? (4)
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-to further loss of strength
-loss of fitness
-tightness in soleus
-decreases confidence
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