Treatment Ideas

Patient population:

Stroke

Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Neurological condition

Documentation:

Patient engaged in dynamic standing balance activity at the mat, utilizing design blocks to target visual perception, visual scanning, and problem-solving. The task involved replicating progressively complex 2D designs (12 levels total) while maintaining upright posture. Patient was able to complete 6 out of 12 levels while standing for ~6 minutes before requiring a seated rest break due to verbalized fatigue. Patient demonstrated good effort and concentration, however mild challenges were noted in depth perception and visual organization as task complexity increased. Verbal cues were provided for reaching with affected left hand and stabilizing with right hand. Overall patient tolerated activity well and would benefit from continued visual perceptual training to progress toward goals.

Patient population:

Adult stroke

Low vision

Diplopia

Example of documentation:

Patient participated in a dynamic standing balance activity involving locating and retrieving numbered cards (1-15) placed throughout the therapy room. Activity required pt to visually scan environment, maintain upright posture, and ambulate short distances between targets. Patient demonstrated ability to reach outside base of support (BOS), shift weight, and perform visual tracking tasks while maintaining standing balance.”