Videoclips of stroke/parkinson/MD patients online?

[halacey]

I am preparing for neuro exams and have had little experience with stroke/MS/parkinson patients and I wondered if anyone knew of any free online resource that shows these patients in terms of postural control, gait and coordination etc.

Thanks for any info
H

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[estherderu]

dear H,
¿why not go the the first nursing home or geriatric hospital you can find and ask if you can follow their physitherapist around for a day?. I think you would learn a lot more than from some clip.... which I do not know about. Would suggest you go to neurological sites on google about the disorders named above, you might find some clips there.

success with your exams.
esther

[halacey]

Dear Ester

The reason I asked for online clips is that there are a number of us that are working through problem lists for patients and since time is an issue online would be better.
I intend later to visit a local unit but that is not possible at the minute due to already being on physio placement.

Thanks for the suggestion

H

[rdnash]

Hi halacey,

Have you tried looking on you tube? There are a few videos which may be beneficial (eg Gait patterns, UL dysfunction etc)

When I was a student like yourself we also had access to patient videos via the technicians office, so it might be worth you asking around at your institution.

Hope this helps, I can remember what its like being a novice and in your situation. You really have to observe these patients within a clinical setting to gain an appreciation, however I am sure you will gain this experience within the near future.

Good Luck!