Neurologic and Vestibular Physical Therapy through the First Step Recovery Model

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First Step Recovery Model (FSRM)

The First Step - Step 1

The First Step - Step 1

The First Step - Step 1

Develop the Head Driver

  • Cranial and Cervical alignment
  • Cranial and cervical stability
  • Cranial and cervical mobility
  • Cranial and cervical quality of movement

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Step 2

The First Step - Step 1

The First Step - Step 1

Develop the Shoulder Driver

  • Control Scapula movements
  • Dissociate the shoulder driver from head and trunk

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Step 3

The First Step - Step 1

Step 3

Connect the Shoulder Driver to Arms and Pelvis

  • Control arm and trunk movements from the shoulder driver
    • Prone on Elbows
    • Prone press up
    • Roll
    • Development of the Anterior and Posterior Diagonals

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Step 4

Step 4

Step 3

Develop the Forearm and Hand Driver

  • Move and manipulate objects with fingers and hands
  • Use hands and forearms to Grip, Pick-up, and Release 

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Step 5

Step 4

Step 5

Pelvis
Step 5
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Develop the Pelvic Driver

  • Move and control the pelvis
  • Trunk Stability and Core Strength
    • Sitting Balance
    • Static standing balance
    • Tall Kneeling
    • First Steps with a walker
    • Move from walker to quad canes to single point cane

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Step 6

Step 4

Step 5

Develop the Hip and Knee Driver

  • Move and control the hips and knees
  • Hip and Knee stability and mobility
    • Hands free walking
    • Dynamic standing balance

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The Final Step - Step 7

The Final Step - Step 7

The Final Step - Step 7

Develop the Ankle and Foot Driver

  • Carry a backpack 
  • Carry 2 handed loads
  • Open and close doors
  • Push and pull loads

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10 components of Neurologic physical therapy

Manual Therapy

Therapeutic Exercise Steps

Therapeutic Exercise Steps

Dr. Meghan Morales 
Manual Therapy 
10 Key Components
Jaw rehab
TMJ physical therapy
First Step Reco

Hands-on direct and indirect manipulation of both joints and soft tissues to improve pain-free range of motion

Therapeutic Exercise Steps

Therapeutic Exercise Steps

Therapeutic Exercise Steps

Individual focused exercise parameters with an emphasis on the specific "step" of Recovery

Neuromuscular Re-Education

Therapeutic Exercise Steps

Neuromuscular Re-Education

Neuromuscular Re-education
10 Key Components
First Step Recovery Model
Antonio Townsend

Re-education of functional movement, balance, proprioception and posture.

Gait Training

Sensation Recovery

Neuromuscular Re-Education

Gait training
Gait trainer
10 Key Components
First Step Recovery Model

Training a safe and efficient walking pattern

Sensation Recovery

Sensation Recovery

Sensation Recovery

Sensation Recovery
10 Key Components
First Step Recovery Model
FSRM
power plate
vibration plate

Improved sensory recovery including light touch, vibration, hot/cold, and deep palpation.

Dry Needling

Sensation Recovery

Sensation Recovery

Insertion of myofilament needles, without the use of injectate, into myofascial trigger points, ligaments, tendons, subcutaneous fascia, scar tissue or near nerves to stimulate a healing response for recovery of painful neuromusculoskeletal conditions

Taping and Orthotics

Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration

Kinesiology tape
Taping and Orthotics
First Step Recovery Model
10 Key Components

Improve your posture and alignment without interfering with function to speed recovery.

Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration
10 Key Components
First Step Recovery Model
FSRM

Optimize your individual internal physiology through improved diet to facilitate healing and recovery at a cellular level

Cognitive Rehab Therapy

Nutrition and Hydration

Cognitive Rehab Therapy

Guided practice focused on improving memory, attention, and ones individual ability to process information with a focus on improving quality of life through optimal functional movement

Circulation Modalities

Circulation Modalities

Cognitive Rehab Therapy

Circulation Modalities
10 Key Components
First Step Recovery Model
Dr. Meghan Morales
Melissa Massin

Advanced technology for enhancing circulation, removing inflammation and accelerating healing through electrical stimulation, low level light therapy (cold laser), far infrared bio-mats, ultrasound, vitality swing, and  infrared heat with acupressure.

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