2.4 MS Examination Flashcards
Why is scheduling important when working with ppl that have MS?
Fatigue is a factor
Psychosocial Function
MS Quality of Life Scale - psuedo-bulbar affect: when ppl are unable to control emotions with things like uncontrolled laughing or crying
Outcome Measures used for cognition
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) - used by pts and not specific to the diagnosis of MS.
It is a list of questions and activities that patients will fill out with points devoted to each
Test and Measures for Sensation
Monofilament Testing
Visual Analog Scale
Pain outcome measure
McGill Pain Questionnaire
Musculoskeletal Tests
Range of Motion
Strength
Neuro Tests
Vestibualr Screen
Deep Tendon Reflex - babinski reflex
Modified Ashworth Scale
Vision - cranial nerves 2,3,4,6
Cranial nerve 5 - trigeminal neuralgia
Gag Reflex - cranial nerve 9 and 12 - dysphasia
What is Uthoff’s symptom/phenomenon?
Occurs in 60-80% of people. It is increases in core body temperature that can trigger symptoms to worsen.
What outcome measure is the gold standard in MS research?
Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
What does the MS QOL 54 measure comprised of?
Physical function, emotional, pain, emotional well-being, energy, health perceptions, social function, cognitive function, health distress, overall quality of life, and sexual function
Test and measures for fatigue and temperature
Modified fatigue impact scale - measures how fatigue impacts psychological and motor abilities in MS.
Uhthoff’s Phenomenon
Tests and measures for balance
CTSIB
BERG BALANCE
TINETTI
BESTest
Tests for Mobility
Timed 25 foot walk - used for research in MS pop
Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale - how much the diagnosis has impacted walking ability
Central fatigue
changes in neurotransmitter activity in CNS, brought on by mental or physical activities
