ALS 1/11

Question 1

what stage and interventions appropriate?
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patient has
- severe lower extremity weakness and moderate upper extremity weakness.
- increasingly dependent for ADL

Answer 1

stage 5

• educate the family and patient on proper positioning and turning principles to avoid skin breakdown
• unable to ambulate or mobility due to weakness

Question 2

what stages and muscle grades are strength training permissible with ALS patient?

Answer 2

Strength training is permissible in muscle groups with Fair plus (3+/5) strength during Stages 2 and 3
- caution to avoid excessive fatigue.