1.1- Rehab Notes Flashcards
What is a Neurologist?
A medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it
Pathologic state that disrupts a persons homeostasis?
Disease
What is the role of a PTA in neuro?
- Valuable member of the team
2. PT still delegates
What speciality area can be difficult for a PTA to break into?
Pediatrics
What 4 ways do rehab models differ from traditional medical models?
- We manage disability rather than treat a disease.
- Client is an active participant, not a passive one.
- Interdisciplinary team approach.
- Goals are improved function and adjustment to a disability rather than a disease cure.
What are the 5 components of the Nagi Model?
- Disease
- Impairment
- Functional Limitation
- Disability
- Handicap
Some focus on neurologica disorders while others do neurodiagnostics, musclosketal interventions such as epidurals, and facet injections.
Physiatrist
What are the 3 medical specialities?
- Neurologist
- Neurosurgeon
- Physiatrist
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist?
Physiatrist
What patient will we most likely see in neuro?
stroke
Define Neurosurgeon?
A surgical speciality that deals with the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
What is one important factor we must consider when working with a client?
Client’s stability
A Physiatrist works in what 2 types of settings?
- Outpatient
2. Inpatient
Occurs as a result of impairment; inability to perform everyday activities
Functional Limitation
_________ models differ from traditional _______ models
Rehab, Medical
