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INTRODUCTION: Role of the Rehabilitative Aide. Role of the Restorative Aide. DISORDERS OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM: Disorders Due to Injury. Disorders to Illness. ASSISTING WITH AMBULATION: One-Person Assist. Two-Person Assist. ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR AMBULATION: Using Crutches. Using a Cane. Using a Walker. MAINTAINING JOINT MOBILITY: Types of Ranger of Motion. Upper Extremity Range of Motion. Lower Extremity Range of Motion. TRANSFER AND POSITIONING: Body Mechanics and Safety. Positioning in Bed. Transfer to Chairs. Transfer to Stretcher. Transfer to Tub. Transfer to Bed. ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING: Bathing. Dressing. Hygiene/Grooming. Bowel and Bladder Training. assisting with Dining. CARING FOR THE PATIENT IN TRACTION: Types of Traction. Positioning with Traction. RESTRAINTS: Types of Restraints. Use of Restraints. Reduction of Need for Restraints. Alternative to Restraints. QUALITY OF LIFE: Remotivation of the Patient. Reality Orientation. Sensory Stimulation. MISCELLANEOUS RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REHABILITATION AIDE: Maintenance of Equipment. Maintenance of Environment.