”About My Stay”
What is the name of this rehab hospital?
Encompass
What adaptive equipment helps you pick up items easily? It can also be used to dress your lower body.
Reacher
What can you add to your home to improve your ability to see?
Lights, increase lighting
What is one technique that can help save your energy when getting ready in the mornings?
Answers vary.
ex. sitting down when brushing teeth, rest breaks, gathering clothes and towel before showering
Leg _____ strengthen all the muscles in your legs and get your heart rate up.
Kicks, (demonstrate 10 leg kicks)
What is the name of the city and state Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital is in?
Montgomery, AL
What adaptive equipment helps you put on socks?
Sock aid
What task must you do before getting out of your wheelchair to stay safe?
Lock breaks
Removing strain when bending or reaching can allow more air into your lungs, which helps get more oxygen into the body.
What is one piece of adaptive equipment that can help save energy when getting dressed?Answers vary.
ex. sock aid, reacher, elastic shoe laces
Shoulder ______ can increase strength in your neck and back to improve posture.
Shrugs, (demonstrate 10 shoulder shrugs)
How many hours of therapy does every patient receive each day?
3 hours
What adaptive equipment can be used to help you wash your feet and back more easily in the shower?
Long-handled sponge
What type of footwear can reduce falling or slipping inside your home?
Non-slip shoes, grip socks
What is the simple technique taught by Encompass therapists to regulate breathing?
Breathe in through your nose, out through your mouth
________ develops balance while increasing core stability.
Marching (demonstrate 10 marches)
What is the name of the notebook that stays in the back of your wheelchair and provides information about your stay?
WITH Notebook
What adaptive equipment has hooks on each end that aid with dressing tasks?
Dressing stick
Name one hazard in your home you can eliminate to prevent falls.
Clutter, cords, etc.,
What are two ways to conserve energy during a cooking task?
Answers vary.
ex. gathering all ingredients in one area before starting, sitting down when cutting or peeling
_____ push-ups strengthen your triceps to help push yourself out of bed or wheelchair.
Chair, (demonstrate 10 chair push-ups)
What item in your room must always be in reach to use when you need help?
Call Light
Adaptive equipment is any tool or device used to help in tasks associated with daily living. Name one piece of adaptive equipment and how it can assist with a dressing task.
Reacher (pants), sock aid (socks), dressing stick (socks/shirt), shoe horn (shoes)
Name three ways to prevent falls in the home.
Remove clutter, clear pathways, grab bars in the shower, tape electrical cords down, increase lighting, wear appropriate shoes.
What are the four P’s of energy conservation?
Prioritize, Plan, Pace, Position
Stretching improves circulation throughout the body. Chest __________ can help open up your shoulders and chest for better breathing.
Expansions, (demonstrate 10 chest expansions)