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| What are some basic things you can do to help w/ fatigue? |
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Definition
| Housing modifications, conservation of energy, increased quality of gait to decrease energy expenditure. Some ppl may benefit from exercise. |
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| What type of MS pt will benefit most from exercise? |
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Definition
| Relapsing-remitting. You can give them exercise to do during remissions that will help them when they have a relapse. |
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| Describe the aerobic exercise program for MS pts. |
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Definition
| 1-2 minute sessions, that are done during remissions. During a relapse you should stop aerobics/training and focus on energy conservation. |
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| How can you tell if your exercise program is too vigorous? |
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Definition
| If pt is fatigued the next day from the aerobics, it's too hard. |
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| How can you safely exercise MS pts aerobically? |
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Definition
| Treadmill w/ bilateral UE support, or a recumbant bike for ppl w/ poor balance. |
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Term
| What is your guide for any exercise dosage? |
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Definition
| Pt response and their fatigue level. |
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Term
| Why will assistive devices probably be necessary for MS pts? |
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Definition
| because MS attacks visual, vestib and somatosensory systems which are critical to balance. |
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Term
| In addition to devices, what else can we do for pts w/ multi sensory system involvement? |
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Definition
| Teach them compensatory techniques to rely more heavily on the systems they have intact. ie: if they have poor somatosensory, you can teach them to rely on their vision. |
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