Treatment Ideas

Diagnosis-Specific Treatment Ideas

Neurological Conditions

    • Bed mobility, ADL retraining

    • Neuromuscular re-education (weight-bearing, weight-shifting, etc)

    • Hemiplegia management (positioning, one-handed techniques)

    • Visual-perceptual training

    • Cognitive assessment

    • UE motor recovery and tone management

    • Sensory re-education: sensory bins, contrast therapy

    • Cognitive training

    • ADLs with cues/adaptations (e.g., set up)

    • Sensory regulation: sensory boards

    • Splinting for contracture prevention

    • Family education

    • Pressure relief education

    • Adaptive techniques for self-care

    • UE strengthening and coordination

    • Bowel/bladder routine training

    • Assistive technology introduction

    • Activity tolerance building

    • Safety education

    • Cognitive screening

    • Seizure precautions during ADLs

Cardiopulmonary Conditions

    • Energy conservation techniques

    • Pacing strategies during ADLs

    • Education on safe exertion levels (MET levels)

    • Monitoring vitals with activity

    • Sternal precautions education

    • Light ADL retraining with monitoring

    • Adaptive techniques to avoid strain

    • Home safety education

    • Family education

    • Energy conservation techniques during ADL tasks (e.g., shower chair during bathing, sitting during grooming tasks, etc)

    • Dyspnea control techniques

    • Education on oxygen use with mobility

Orthopedic Conditions

    • Hip precautions education

    • Bed, toilet, and chair transfers

    • ADL training with adaptive equipment (hip kit)

    • Fall prevention strategies (e.g., removing throw rugs)

    • Log rolling and spinal precautions

    • Education on proper body mechanics during tasks

    • ADL retraining with equipment

    • Adaptive strategies for dressing and bathing

    • One-handed ADL techniques

    • Donning/doffing sling during upper body dressing

    • Passive ROM within doctor’s specific protocol

    • Safe positioning during rest (e.g., arm rested on pillow)

Medical/ Surgical Conditions

    • Tolerance-building activities

    • Delirium prevention (orientation, stimulation)

    • Basic self-care retraining

    • Positioning to prevent skin breakdown

    • Fatigue management

    • Light ADLs and mobility

    • Pain control strategies

    • Psychosocial support

    • Splinting and positioning

    • Edema control

    • Scar management

    • Gentle ADLs

ICU / Critical Care Diagnoses

    • Basic grooming and hygiene

    • Positioning for pulmonary hygiene

    • ROM and early mobility

    • Communication alternatives (AAC boards)

    • Sensory stimulation

    • Orientation activities

    • Family education

    • Sleep-wake regulation support

Chronic or Systemic Conditions

    • Energy conservation

    • ADL retraining around dialysis

    • UE strengthening

    • Education on skin integrity

    • Foot care education

    • Adaptive dressing/bathing

    • Amputation care and desensitization

    • ADL retraining with DME

Geriatric Syndromes

    • Fall recovery techniques

    • Bed-to-chair transfers

    • Strengthening through function

    • Home setup planning

    • Routine-based ADLs

    • Environmental cueing

    • Caregiver training

    • Engagement in familiar tasks