MODEL RELEASED. Hemiplegic stroke physiotherapy. Physiotherapist fitting a foot orthosis device on the left foot of a patient who has hemiplegia,paralysis of one side of his body,due to a stroke. The paralysis is of his left side. This is an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO),designed to support the foot and ankle. A stroke (cerebrovascular accident,CVA) occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted or reduced. Physiotherapy is the use of a range of techniques to regain mobility and strength,usually after injury or surgery,but also after a stroke | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Fredberg, Thomas |
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