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09/17/2015

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the brain controls.....
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movement
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the brain does NOT control...
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muscles
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Movement may be limited by the restraints of...
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the biomechanical system
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Movement is a resposne to what?
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a motor task presented by teh CNS
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Movement occurs as a combination of...(3)
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cerebellum, cerebral motor cortex, and the musculoskeletal system function
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Define tone
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"readiness" of a muscle to contract. It's resistance to passive movement and stretch, or it's resting tension
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Define normal tone
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high enough to support the body against gravity, but low enough to allow coordinated, free, fluid movement
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Problems with tone result from damage to CNS that sends signals for....
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GABA release (inhibition)
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define spasticity
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motor disorder characterized by velocity dependent hypertonia, hyper-active deep tendon reflex, or clonus
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difference between hypertonia and spastcity
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hypertonia is a symptom of spasticity
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Clinical Manifestations of Spasticity: abnormal patterns
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of muscle coordination
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Clinical Manifestations of Spasticity: reduction in
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the threshold angle for stretch reflexes
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Clinical Manifestations of Spasticity: abnormal muscle
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co-contraction during volitional movements
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Clinical Manifestations of Spasticity: hypersensitivity to
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various sensory input in addition to muscle stretch
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Clinical Manifestations of Spasticity: delays in...
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postural reactions
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normal postural tone allows for refinement in (3)
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postural stability, co-contraction, and grading of movement
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what reaction plays a dominant role in teh regulatoin and distribution of muscle tone?
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postural reactions
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the balance of controlled antigravity flexor and extensor tone is essential for what?
Definition
movement
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where does tone first develop?
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proximally
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why does tone develop proximally first?
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to provide stability for distal control and movement
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which system regulates postural tone?
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proprioceptive
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the proprioceptive system regulates postural tone, which systems enhance it (3)
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visual, vestibular, tactile systems
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What affects tone? (5)
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sensory stimulation, task demands, intention of the mover, behavioral state, medication
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what affects tone: sensory stimulation: which sensory systems (5)
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auditory, visual, vestibular, tactile, proprioception
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what is the best behavioral state to assess tone?
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awake and alert, and child is not agitated
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do spastic muscles respond to weight training?
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yes
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what happens when spastic muscles are strengthened?
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there is no increase in spasticity
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benefit of strengthening spastic muscles
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improvement of functional abilities
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fluctuating tone is seen in what types of CP?
Definition
apetoid and ataxic CP
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fluctuating tone is seen in what adult disorder?
Definition
parkinson's intention tremor
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In pediatrics, the PT must be a good observer for canges in (4)
Definition
posture, functional skills, endurance, quality of movement against gravity
Term
Limitations of both Ashworth scales?
Definition
subjective, does not measure hypotonia
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Long term consequences of abnormal tone? (6)
Definition
contractures, dislocations, subluxations, circulatory problems, deformed bone, muscle atrophy
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Principles of the Modified Tardieu Scale
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velocities and angles
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Modified Tardieu Scale: V1
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slow passive range
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Modified Tardieu Scale: v2
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speed limb would "fall" with gravity
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Modified Tardieu Scale: V3
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fast passive (quick stretch)
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Modified Tardieu Scale: R1
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where 1st "catch" is felt
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Modified Tardieu Scale: R2
Definition
end of range
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Modified Tardieu Scale: 0
Definition
no resistance
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Modified Tardieu Scale: 1
Definition
slight resistance
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Modified Tardieu Scale: 2
Definition
clear catch at precise angle R1
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Modified Tardieu Scale: 3
Definition
fatigable clonus
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Modified Tardieu Scale: 4
Definition
non-fatigable clonus
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Modified Tardieu Scale: 5
Definition
immobile joint
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3 other clinical measures for tone
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DTR's, electrodynamic hammer, EMG
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what ages can DTR's be assessed?
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older than 3 years
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problem with EMG as a clinical measure for tone
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invasive
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: gross movement against gravity aka
Definition
what can the child do
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: fine movement aka
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is there isolated (associated) movement
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: initiation of movement aka
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speed, power, force
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: weight shift aka
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where is the CoG in relation to the BoS? Controlled?
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: sustained posture aka
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alignment?
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: anticipatory/transitional movement aka
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getting out of postures and posistions (speed, power, force control (agonist/antagonist), compensation patterns?)
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: clinical handling aka
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how does the child "Feel" as you move them passively
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Assessment of Neuromotor control in children: range of motion aka
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are there limitations to movements
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Treatment approaches: Positioning primary purpose
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improve alignment and postural control
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Treatment approaches: secondary purpose
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prevention of secondary orthopedic deformities
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Treatment approaches: positioning changes in head and body position allow for what?
Definition
significant alteration of the degree and distribution of tone/spasticity with upper neuron syndromes
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Treatment approaches: purpose of assistive devices
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achieve or maintain positions throughout the day
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Treatment approaches: purpose of orthotics and serial casting
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prolonged stretch, promote alignment
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Treatment approaches: purpose of modalities
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facilitate the antagonist, inhibit the spastic muscle, provide general relaxation
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purpose of sustained heat
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local relaxation, superficial vs deep heat
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duration of effect of neutral warmth
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short
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how to achieve neutral warmth
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covering/wrapping body segment
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effective method for sustained heat delivery for feet and hands
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parraffin
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along with massage this modality allows for assisted movements, effects can last 30 min-12 hours
Definition
whirlpools/therapeutic pools
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precaution with hot packs
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monitor tolerance and skin
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sustained cold does what for tone
Definition
direct inhibition of spastic muscles
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precaution with cold modalities
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monitor tolerance and skin integrity
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NMES has its best effect when
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applied ruing active, functional activity
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Treatment approaches: relaxation (5)
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autogenics, visuals, contract/relax, hypnosis, biofeedback
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Treatment approaches: what is autogenics
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self relaxation
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Treatment approaches: which relaxation technique is not recommended for high tone?
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contract/relax
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6 oral medications for spasticity
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diazepam, gabapentin, baclofen, progabide, riluzole, tizanidine
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diazepam aka
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valium
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gabapentin aka
Definition
neurontin
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baclofen aka
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lioresal
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progabide aka
Definition
gabrene
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reluzole aka
Definition
rilutek
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tizanidine aka
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zanaflex
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oldest anti-spasticity medication
Definition
diazepam (valium)
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diazepam (valium) is centrally acting on what structures?
Definition
brain stem reticular formation and spinal polysynaptic pathways
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diazepam (valium) stimulates relsase of what from pre-synaptic neuron temrinals
Definition
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
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diazepam (valium) stimulates relsase of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) from what
Definition
pre-synaptic neuron terminals
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Diazepam (valium): CNS depression meaning what?
Definition
suppress arousal levels, reduce motor coordination, impair intellectual function
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Diazepam (valium): intoxication (overdose) leads to what
Definition
somnolence (sleepiness) progessing to coma
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Diazepam (valium): withdrawal symptoms (5)
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anxiety, agitation, restlessness, irritablity, and nausea
Term
Baclofen (lioresal): acts on the CNS influencing what structures?
Definition
superficial layers of the SC
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Baclofen (lioresal) impedes what
Definition
monosynaptic and polysynaptic transmission
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Baclofen (lioresal) mimics what
Definition
GABA
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Baclofen (lioresal) adverse effects (5)
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drowsiness, lethargy, GI distress, Ataxia, dizziness
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adverse effects of oral meds: diazepam(valium) [1]
Definition
addiction
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adverse effects of oral meds: gabapentin (neurontin) [1]
Definition
steven-johnson syndrome
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adverse effects of oral meds: riluzole (rilutek) [2]
Definition
tachycardia and hypertension
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adverse effects of oral meds: tizantine (Zanaflex) [1]
Definition
hypotension
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adverse effects of oral meds: baclofen (lioresal) and Botox
Definition
black box warning (fatalities directly correlated to the use of this drug)
Term
Where would a intrathecal pump be placed?
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L1-L2
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how often does a intrathecal pump need to be refilled
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3 months
Term
how often does an intrathecal pump need to be replaced
Definition
about every 5 years
Term
advantage of ITB compared to oral baclofen (3)
Definition
smaller dose needed, dose can be adjusted, can be reversible
Term
indications for ITB: presence of spasticity tat...
Definition
is severe enough to impair motor function and self-care
Term
indications for ITB: clinical presentation (6)
Definition
pain, interrupted sleep d/t spasms, abnormal posture/movements, urinary catheritization, hygiene problems, limited ADLs
Term
ITB is not indicated for what (3)
Definition
low tone, chorea, athetosis
Term
Botox provides a paralytic effect at the neuromuscular junction inhibiting what?
Definition
release of acetylcholine
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major point about botox applicatoin
Definition
not effective for diffuse spasticity, used for specific muscles
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calf injections of botox are to prevent what
Definition
dynamic equinus
Term
hamstrings injections of botox are for what
Definition
crouch gait
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last resort for tone improvement
Definition
selective dorsal rhizotomy
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Candidates for SDR: "pure" spasticity without...
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athetosis
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Candidates for SDR: (2) limited by spasticity
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function, hygiene
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Candidates for SDR: which reflexes cannot be dominating
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primitive
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Candidates for SDR: pt's motor control
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pt must have some selective motor control
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Candidates for SDR: strength
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adequate underlying strength
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Candidates for SDR: ambulation?
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must have ability/potential
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Candidates for SDR: balance
Definition
trunk balance
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Candidates for SDR: types of spasticity
Definition
diplegia, quadruplegia
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Candidates for SDR: minimal joint...
Definition
contractures
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Pre-op SDR PT exam should include (7)
Definition
spasticity measure, RoM, gross motor function assessment, gait analysis, posture evaluation, adaptive equipment/orthotic evaluation, post-op resources for family
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Post op SDR what is absolutely required
Definition
intense stregthening program required
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Post-op SDR PT responsibilites
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RoM, gait training, postural control, functional use of adaptive equipment, therapy 2x per day for several weeks
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Inhibition techniques (12)
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slow rotation, counter rotation, manual vibration, oscillations, prolonged stretch, deep pressure, slow bouncing, slow rocking, slow swinging, distraction, traction, reciprocal inhibition
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facilitation techniques (6)
Definition
tapping, sweeping, vibration, compression, pressure, bouncing
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