Rehabilitation plan project
Mon, Mar 8, 2027 · Week 8 · Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Body Systems)
Today's goal: Design a rehabilitation plan with assistive devices tailored to your patient.
What a finished product looks like
This is a model of the work you should turn in today. Use it to check your own: match the structure and the level of detail, do not copy it. Your data and wording should be your own.
Patient: Maria, right rotator cuff repair, week 2.
Rehab plan card
Week 1-2 (protect and gentle motion):
- Exercise 1: pendulum swings, 2 sets of 10. Goal: gentle passive motion without stressing the repair.
- Device: arm sling for support between sessions.
- Checkpoint: pain stays at or below 3/10 during motion.
Week 3-4 (build range):
- Exercise 2: assisted shoulder flexion with a light resistance band. Goal: reach 90 degrees of pain-free flexion.
- Checkpoint: range of motion measured at 90 degrees, pain at or below 2/10.
Week 5-6 (functional return):
- Progress band resistance and add a light lifting task.
- Checkpoint: can lift a 5 lb object to chest height pain-free.
Justifications:
- Pendulum swings are chosen first because they move the joint without loading the healing tendon, matching the early, fragile stage.
- The resistance band is chosen over free weights because resistance can be dialed low and increased gradually, matching her limited starting strength.
- The sling supports the joint and prevents re-injury while tissue heals.
Also due today: Have your group review the plan for safety and feasibility, then submit your plan card and justification as a single document.
WebXam problem for today's skill
One exam-style question that uses exactly what you practiced today. Try it before you reveal the answer, then read why each choice is right or wrong.
Tap an answer to see the full explanation. Nothing is recorded or graded.