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
What are the 3 medical specialities in neuro?
- Neurologist
- Neurosurgeon
- Physiatrist
Alteration in anatomic, physiologic or psychologic function
Impairment
When functional limitations are so great that the person can’t meet age specific expectations within their social or physical environment
Disability
Society’s attitudes toward a person’s disability can result in the perception of a ________?
Handicap
A Physiatrist can focus on what areas?
- Neurological disorders
- Neurodiagnostics
- Musculoskeletal interventions (epidurals, facet injections)
