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Paraplegic Ambulation, Initial Parallel Bar Exercises

Creator: U S Public Health Serv

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Describes how the ambulation of the paraplegic patient wearing bilateral long leg braces with a pelvic band is preceded by exercises in the parallel bars to develop initial balance during stance and trunk movements, and initial weight shifting with accompanying anterior pelvic tilt and head positon. Outlines the therapists spotting carefully and portrays push-ups in the bars and jacknifing which are the last of the initial parallel bar exercises taught.

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