Chapter Fourteen: Upper limb orthoses for the stroke and brain-injured patient Flashcards
1
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What is upper motor neuron syndrome?
A
Impairment of motor control, spasticity, muscle weakness, stereotypical patterns of movement (synergy) and stimulation of distant movement by noxious stimuli.
2
Q
The majority of spontaneous motor recovery occurs within __________ of stroke and traumatic brain injury.
A
6 months
3
Q
The brain-injured patient is likely to have what causes that limit joint motion?
A
Quadriplegic involvement, concomitant peripheral nerve injuries, residual deformities from fractures and limitation of joint motion from heterotopic ossification.
4
Q
What are progressive orthoses?
A
Orthoses used to increased the ROM of the affected joint, gradually increasing the amount of stretch created in the joint.
