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Study module: spasticity + shoulder pain + contracture prevention (rehab concepts)
High-yield rehab complications: spasticity, hemiplegic shoulder pain, and contractures. Covers prevention principles, safe handling concepts, referral triggers, and common therapy approaches (no prescriptions)
ClinicianClinicianAdvanced25 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — spasticity and pain management require individualized clinical plans.
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If there is sudden severe pain after a fall, suspected fracture/dislocation, uncontrolled autonomic symptoms, or new neurologic change: seek urgent evaluation per local protocol.
What you'll learn
- Define spasticity conceptually
- Identify shoulder pain red flags and safe handling principles
- Describe contracture prevention principles
- Know when to refer/escalate (PT/OT/PM&R)
What spasticity is
- Velocity-dependent tone
- Function impact
Shoulder pain after stroke
- Subluxation risk
- Handling/positioning concepts
- Avoid traction
Contracture prevention concepts
- Positioning
- Range of motion planning
- Splinting considerations
Escalation/referral
- Worsening pain
- Skin breakdown
- Functional decline
Practice check
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