Poster Session  |   July 2017
Occupational Therapy in Neurocritical Care: Use of Cycle Ergometry for Early Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation in a Critically Ill Stroke Patient
Sandra Deluzio, MS, OTR/L; Isha Vora, MS, OTR/L, CPAM; Sowmya Kumble, MPT, NCS; Mona Bahouth, MD, MSN
Author Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
Article Information
Hand and Upper Extremity / Neurologic Conditions / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability / Stroke / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Occupational Therapy in Neurocritical Care: Use of Cycle Ergometry for Early Upper-Extremity Rehabilitation in a Critically Ill Stroke Patient
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505137p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5071
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505137p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO5071
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Upper-extremity cycling is an intervention that facilitates bilateral integration and rhythmic, repetitive arm movement. This poster highlights its potential as a safe and effective therapy for critically ill stroke patients in the early recovery period.

Primary Author and Speaker: Sandra Deluzio

Additional Authors and Speakers: Isha Vora

Contributing Authors: Sowmya Kumble, Mona Bahouth