6- Stroke Research and Motor Learning Flashcards
What are some predictors of poor functional recovery when it comes to stroke?
- extent and depth of the stroke
- previous stroke
- older age
- incontinence
- visuo-spatial deficits (esp neglect)
- poor sensation
- delay in hospital admission 1st in 6th months
What are some factors that DON’T predict functional recovery?
- hemisphere affected
- severity of hemiparesis at admission
- gender
Most motor recovery occurs within the 1st ___ post CVA
6 months
What does severe spasticity and flaccidity affect?
Poorer ambulation recovery
What is the most important muscle for functional ambulation?
Rectus femoris
When is hand motor recovery poor?
- initial complete paralysis at onset
- no measurable grip strength at 1 month
_____% of pts with some function in 1st month have good motor recovery (Esp finger extension)
70%
When does rehab work best for stroke?
Better the earlier it starts, the more intense it is, the more task specific it is, when delivered by multidiscipinary teams, and with the engagement and motivation of the patient
What is evidence based in the evaluation of stroke?
standardized tools and regular reassessment
What is evidence based in the treatment of stroke?
Using theoretical concepts that are supported by a body of research to guide treatment
Using treatment strategies that are based on best available evidence and are cost effective
What is compensation?
uses remaining circuitry to utilize other muscle groups/synergies and motor plans (like using an intact UE to compensate for hemiplegic one)
What is rehabilitation?
recovery of lost function using neuroplastic mechanisms and redundancy built into brain circuitry (CIMT and BWSTT brain scans)
What are the 10 factors neuroplasticity depends on, according to Kleim?
- Use it or lose it
- Use it and improve it
- Specificty
- Repetition
- Intensity
- Time
- Salience
- Age
- Transference
- Interference
What is a task-oriented concept of motor control?
movement is organized around tasks, not reflexes
What is the concept of motor control centered about interaction with the environment?
environment dictates how we respond and move