Abstract
A patient with intracerebral hemorrhage was seen for physical therapy treatment for 40 sessions over an 8-week period at a skilled nursing facility. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with the functional independence measure, the postural assessment scale for stroke patients, the Bells Test, stroke impact scale, manual muscle testing, and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale. A plan of care was established to address strength deficits, unilateral neglect, functional independence, postural control, community participation and quality of life. Main goals for the patient were improved strength, functional capacity, static and dynamic postural control, and community participation. Main interventions used were task specific training and neuromuscular reeducation. The patient showed significant improvements in lower extremity strength, postural control, and functional independence. The patient was discharged to an acute rehabilitation facility.