Summary Of Outpatient Physical Therapy
Referral: A 51- year-old male referred to outpatient Physical Therapy with a report of difficulty on following instructions, forgetfulness, mild slurring of speech and demonstrates poor safety awareness.
Past Medical History:
This is a case of a 51- year-old right-handed male patient and was diagnosed with (L) MCA stroke resulting (R) sided weakness. The patient is living with his spouse in a 1 story home without any step to enter the home. The patient's spouse noticed that the patient had difficulty speaking and holding objects with his right hand. The patient was taken to Community Hospital North where a CT scan was ordered and revealed a minor (L) MCA occlusion. Prior to injury, the patient was independent with all transfers, ADLs and
Past Medical History:
This is a case of a 51- year-old right-handed male patient and was diagnosed with (L) MCA stroke resulting (R) sided weakness. The patient is living with his spouse in a 1 story home without any step to enter the home. The patient's spouse noticed that the patient had difficulty speaking and holding objects with his right hand. The patient was taken to Community Hospital North where a CT scan was ordered and revealed a minor (L) MCA occlusion. Prior to injury, the patient was independent with all transfers, ADLs and