Exam 3 Flashcards
what are some clinical practice guidelines for the neurological population
Transfers:
Walking speed:
Walking distance:
Static and Dynamic Sitting and Standing Balance:
Balance while walking:
Balance confidence:
what happens to net center of pressure with both feet are in contact with the ground
When both feet are in contact there are separate COPs under each foot.
what is strength with aging
Decreased # and size of muscle fibers
Decreased rapid muscle force exertion
what is quiet standing use to stay up
inverted pendulum model of balance in A/P direction
slide 15 == look at equation
what are some clinical presentation for TBI
Both impaired Cognition & Physical Motor Function
Changes in Behavior and Emotional Control
*****Agitation, Aggression, Impulsivity
how doyou manage patient with depression
- Exercise helps-resistance training, group exercise
- Referral! Worsening depression needs to be treated as soon as possible.
- Part of the team: Be aware of the treatment plans and goal.
- Help patient focus less on the depression and more on other situation.
- Motivation! – emphasizing strength, positive feedback
what are connective tissue contractures
: skin, subcutaneous fibrosis(burn), aponeurosis, tendon.
what is the mini mental state examination
The examination has been validated in a number of populations. Lopez et al, 2005
what are some bone density issue
- osteopenia
- osteoporosis
- severe osteoporosis
what are some limitations for yoga hot yoga
Pre-existing conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, back pain, asthma, low/high blood pressure, diabetes, ect. should consult a doctor prior to starting hot yoga.
Should not be done in pregnant women.
look at slide in the psychosocial aspects of aging
13
how does dementia develop
Develops over a number of years and slowly worsens
what is the hallmark of TBI
decreased response to activity
what is the theoretical limits of stability
Theoretical limits of stability (LOS)
in stance are traditionally considered to
depend on the area of BOS
Valid in static standing tasks
Insufficient in dynamic situations
what are the normative date of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale
Score of 0-4 for each task
Higher = Better
40 Total Points (Full Form)
16 Total Points (Short Form)
what are the other types of dementia
- vitamin B12 deficiency
- over- or under-active thyroid gland
- excessive alcohol
dynamic equilibrium motor systmes
Initiate Automatic and Voultary Movements
Select and Adjust Muscle contractile patterns
Ankle Muscles
Legs/ Thighs
Trunk Muscles
what is the take home message for yoga
Yoga will help improve balance.
If you need a modification, don’t be afraid to ask the instructor.
The best intervention will be one that is individualized.
what does it mean to be homebound
Leaving your home isn’t recommended because of your condition.
Your condition keeps you from leaving home without help (such as using a wheelchair or walker, needing special transportation, or getting help from another person).
Leaving home takes a considerable and taxing effort.
what is the order of balance strategies
-ankle strategy
-hip
step
how do we find contractures out
AROM vs. PROM
Manipulation
what are the perceived exertion scales
Borg
Borg Modified
Visual Analog
what are some optic symptoms of MS
Optic neuritis – first manifestation
Visual blurring
Diplopia
Loss of vision in one eye
Balance assessment powerpoint
slide 7 and 8
why count velocity into consideration
The projected location of COM to be situated outside of the base of support at the instant of takeoff from the chair while the horizontal momentum of the COM is directed towards the base of support.
Standing will not be maintained when a sufficiently large horizontal velocity exists, even though the horizontal COM is currently located inside the BOS
what is the sensory envrionment
The condition which exist or are perceived to exist in the real world around us that impact balance
what must be achieved to have gait
balance must be maintained to achieve gait
humans are dynamic
how odes tai chi enhance mindfulness
Decreases stress / increases relaxation
Improves overall quality of life
what is hospice
Hospice is an alternative to the traditional hospital based care for the dying. Hospice is a philosophy of care that provides palliative rather than curative care
what is the somatosensory system
surface chances, irregularities,
base of support changes
why do we have an outcome measure selection
Identify an impact of the disorder on an individual
Establish baseline measurement to monitor change
Evaluate an impact of an intervention
Evaluate the needs of the individual
what are the different types of contractures
muscular
arthrogenic contractures
ct contractures
what are some causes for cognitive changes in later life
Mental processing speed decline (time to process sensory input and motor output)
Sensory-perceptual changes (ex. Sensitivity to visual contrast, sound)
what is hypokinesis with aging
sedentary – sitting in flexed posture in recliner
what is Transfer of outcome measures
Transfers: Five Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS)
how do medication affect falls
4+ prescription drugs
increase risk for falls compared to fewer
what is the SN and Sp of the Functional Reach
Specificity: 0.67 (R/I)
Sensitivity: 0.75 - 0.97 (R/O)
what are some essential exercises for osteoporosis
- posture alignment
- therapeutic exercises for straighten
- the stronger the muscle the stronger the bone
- exercises involving weight bearing retain more bone mineral than non weightbearing
what are some predictor and risk for institutionalization
Physical function Restricted mobility: mobility outside of the home Social resources and support Health perception Socioeconomic status Health-care system
what is the scoring for the DGI
3: no gait dysfunction
2: minimal impairment
1: moderate impairment
0: severe impairment
what is are the goal of Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale
Produce a functional assessment tool to identify balance issues in functionally independent older adults
what protects against further loss
walking
what is the secondary injury
Secondary Injury: changes compromising brain function relative to the trauma (increased ICP pressure, infection, seizures)
what are some characteristics for delirium
Confusion, changes level of consciousness, difficult concentrating,
sun downing
Difficulty with immediate recall, short term memory, maintaining attention.
what is cerebellum
coordinates and regulates posture, movement and balance
what is hormone replacement
(Estrogen) – can cause some side effects in some women/increase the risk of breast or uterine cancer
what is the protocol of the dual task
Cued walking Cognitive tasks paired with gait Balance Strength training Virtual reality
what are the steps for gait initiation
- standing goal
- gait initiation
- gait acceleration
- gait goal
Functional balance grades
slide 29
dynamic equilibrium- sensory systems section
Determine our body position
Compare, Select and Combine Senses
with response to environmental interactions
Visual System
Vestibular System
Somatosensation System
what is the berg balance scale
Objective measure that assesses static balance and fall risk in adults
History: Developed in 1989 by Berg et al
Key descriptions
=Static and dynamic activities of varying difficulty
=Scores range from 0-4, determined by ability to perform activity
==Item scores are then summed
Maximum score = 56
what is gait termination
The COP and COM trajectories during termination were virtually mirror images of that reported for the initiation trials.
During termination of gait
the COG must return
within the base of support.
what is the earliest finding of yoga
Earliest findings of yoga can be traced back to 5,000-10,000 years ago
what is the effect of age on daul task
Aging increases difficulty to perform dual-task activities due to:
Decreased walking speed Change in postural stability Gait deviations Cadence discrepancies Stride length difference
what are some limitations for yoga geriatric
crunches and sit-ups
Rounded back motions
End range sidebending and twisting
Forced rotation of the femur
what does the DGI involve
Walking on level surface Walking with change in gait speed Walking with horizontal head turns Walking with vertical head turns Walking with pivot turn Stepping over an obstacle Stepping around obstacles Walking up steps
what is severe osteoporosis
BMD more than 2.5 standard deviation below adult peak mean with history of one or more fracture
what is functional definition
Lose the ability to perform activities of daily living and need assistance (institutionalized, Dependent on others for ADL care, Debilitated and could not survive without substantial help, Need long-term help with basic ADLs)
what is the hallmark of PD
Pathologic hallmark:
degeneration of the substantia nigra in association with production of Lewy bodies
Progressive loss of dop
what do we do with acute care phase in pt
Pain management with modalities
Bed rest
Therapeutic exercise
—Addressing postural awareness
how does independent mobility outside the home associate with
Independent mobility outside of the home has been found to be associated with lower risk of institutionalization
In nursing home, 66% difficulty transferring from bed to chair, 66% have difficulty with ambulation.
what are some problems associated with institutionalization of latrogenic illness
Adverse drug reaction
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
Falls or other accident
Nosocomial infection(UTI, bacterial infection, pneumonia and wound infection)
what is the max score for the berg
14 items with 4 being the highest score for each item
Max score is 56
what is vestibular
equilibrium
spatial awareness
rotation
linear movement
DGI ability to predict fall in older adults
Older Adults (mean age 73)
Specificity: 86%
Sensitivity: 67%
what are the normal bestest socres
60 – 69 yr old
86.5 ± 15.6
70-79 yr old
82.6 ± 14.5
80 – 89 yr old
72.6 ± 15
what is center of gravity
The vertical projection of the Center of Mass (COM) onto the ground
Point of origin about which all particles of body are equal distributed
Refers only to vertical direction in which gravity acts
what are the sensory orientation (bestest)
15 points
Sensory Integration for Balance (EO, EC, Firm, and Foam)
Incline – Eyes Closed
what is cerebral cortex
contributes higher level thinking and memory
what is release phase
the COP moves posteriorly and towards the swing limb
This will accelerating the COM forward and towards the stance limb.
how long does it take for the DGI to administer
10-15 minutes
<10 minutes if experienced
No prior training required to perform the test
Just need to know how each task is scored
what is the importance of the physical function in the elderly in relation to ADL
An individual’s dependence on others for ADLs.
It is estimated that 60% of people older than 65 years who are dependent in 5-7ADLs reside in nursing homes
what is their gait and balance impairments in someone with PD
Characteristic Gait Patterns
Balance Impairments: Retropulsion, Freezing Episode’s
what is visual
sight
what are the ability to predict fall risk of the Tinetti
Sensitivity of 68% - true positives
Specificity of 78% - true negatives
what is Crystallized intelligence:
knowledge that must be learned or memorized.
what are some problems associated with institutionalization hostile physical environment
- raised beds
- shiny floors
- restraints
what is Fluid intelligence:
the ability to process new general information that requires no specific knowledge.
what is the stability in gait (bestest)
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Gait – Level Surface Change in gait speed Walk with Head turns – horizontal Walk with Pivot Turns Step over Obstacles Timed ”Get up and Go” Timed “Get up and Go” with dual task
what has no impact on bone mineral density
swimming
what are some pathologic changes the contribute to posture changes
Neurologic Disease Pain and joint limitation cause by arthritis Cardiopulmonary complications Postural hypotension Hypokinesis
what are the different type of yoga
-pre classical
classical
post classical
modern
what are some fear of falling interventions
Home-based exercise and fall-related multifactorial programs and community-based tai chi delivered in group format.
Balance training reduces fear of falling
what do you do with sub acute phase in pt
Walking program
Therapeutic exercise
Strengthen abdominals, back extensors, —scapular retractors
—-Avoid lifting >10 #, avoid flexion
why count velocity into consideration PART 2
Conversely, it is possible for the COM to be initially located outside the BOS, and still be able to achieve upright standing, provided that sufficient horizontal COM velocity is directed toward the BOS.
Balance may be impossible
if COM velocity is directed outward.
look at slide in the psychosocial aspects of aging
15
what is the visual system
lighting, movement, self
what is the motor output
- vestibuloocular reflex
- motor impulse
- motor impulses
how would you decrease decline in the intelligence
Healthy remained mentally active demonstrated less decline.
what is another impairments that affects balance
-posture
-
what is the reliability of the TUG
Inter-rater: ICC 0.992 - 0.91
Intra-rater: ICC 0.0.749 - 0.99 (decreases as time between tests increases)
Test-retest standard of error: 1 second (2-7 days)
what is the target population for dance
Parkinson’s Disease!!! Stroke Multiple Sclerosis Spinal Cord Injury Huntington’s Disease Elderly (>60)
Basically, older people with neurological conditions would respond well to dance interventions!
what is the cognitive factor of influencing frailty
high levels of education are reported to have favorable effects on the health of aging people. Cognitive impairment is an independent risk factor for admission to an institution.
what are some clinical presentation of cognition impairment in someone with stroke
impaired orientation, problem solving, impulsivity, decreased insight into deficits, cautious
Language Deficits: aphasia, dysarthria
what are the aspects of the transitions- anticipatory postural adj. (bestest)
18 points
Sit to Stand Rise to Toes Stand on One Leg Alt Stair Touching Standing Arm Raise
what are the normative scores of the Functional Reach
< 6-7 in. indicates limited functional balance
> 10 in. indicates functional balance
Look at pp of aging
slides 29-31
what is the history of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale
California State University, Fullerton Center for Successful Aging
—– Debra Rose
Established in 2006
Revised in 2008
what is the TUG
- 10 ft measured from the start position/front of chair
- ensure the subject is sitting all of the way back in a standard arm chair
- “On the word GO you will stand up from the chair, walk to the line on the floor, turn around, and walk back to the chair and sit down.”
- timing begins on the signal go and ends when the buttock returns to the chair
- patient should be given 1 practice trial that is not included in the score
what is the prevalence of fear of falling
The prevalence of fear increased with age and women.
Associated with decreased satisfaction with life
Increased frailty and depressed mood and recent falls.
Decreased mobility and social activities.
Decline in physical and mental performance, an increased risk of falling and progressive loss of health-related quality of life.
how long does the berg take to administer
15-20 min and the time goes down with experience
how does the SES affect the elderly
Poor and near-poor elderly people are more likely to be experiencing health problems for which they require medical services than elderly people who are economically better off.
what is the affective symptoms of depression
Sadness Anxiety Irritability Fear Anger Depersonalization Feelings of isolation
what is the Recap of the DGI
8 items with 3 being the highest score for each item
Max score is 24
A score of <19 is an indication of increased risk for falls
what is the reliability of Functional Reach
Inter-rater: ICC 0.54 - 0.98
Intra-rater: ICC 0.83
Test- retest: 0.75 - 0.89
what does the DGI assess
Assesses individual’s ability to modify balance while walking in the presence of external demands
what are the types of dementia
- alzheimers
- vascular
- other
what is mobility in relation to motor control
Dynamic Sitting and Standing
Gait (initiation and termination )
Motor output- vestibular system function info
Head position in space
Linear movements of the head
Rotational movements of the head
Linear and angular accelerometer
what is the outcome measure selection: evidence
Population of interest
Is the measure reliable?
Is the measure valid?
Is the measure responsive the change?
what are some common causes of TBI
Motor Vehicle Accidents Falls Sports Related Injuries Drugs/ETOH Abuse Human Error
what is neuromuscular jx
contact inefficiency
–exercise has been shown to improve nerve conduction velocity, reaction times and strength.
what is skilled nursing facility
SNF differ from other senior housing facilities in that they also provide a high level of medical care
what is center of pressure (COP)
A vertical line projecting downward from the actual center of gravity onto the force plate a representation( indirect measure) of center of gravity
The point location of the vertical ground reaction force vector.
It represents a weighted average of all the pressures over the surface of the area in contact with the ground.
what does the scoring process mean of the Tinetti
Scored 0-1 or 0-2 (max: 28)
Minimum (0) = most impaired
Maximum (1 or 2) = least impaired, independent
16 items 9 balance (16 points) 7 gait (12 points)
what are some limitations of tai chi
muscle soreness
what is base of support (BOS)
The area of the object that is in contact with the support surface (anteroposterior length of the foot and the mediolateral width of stance
what is osteoporosis
BMD at least 2.5 standard deviation below adult peak mean without evidence of fractures
what is brainstem
integrates and sorts sensory information
what are some problems associated with institutionalization of latrogenic illness
Unintended and harmful condition resulting from a diagnostic or therapeutic intervention
Or an accidental injury occurring in an institutional setting.
how do you manage patient with dementia
Simplify—keep it simple! Explain Reorient Slow down Avoid change One step at a time Take care of yourself
what is MCID
Minimal clinical important difference (MCID)
Clinical Bottom Line: The MCID is a published value of change in an instrument that indicates the minimum amount of change required for your patient to feel a difference in the variable you are measuring.
what is WU
characterized by softness and emphasis on redirecting incoming force
what si the protocol for PD for late disease for yoga
Chair Cat Pose Chair Cow Pose Chair Gate Post Chair Spinal Twist Chair Pigeon Pose Modified Low Lunge Chair Without chair Modified Extended Angle Pose
what is Parkinson disease
A disorder of the subcortical gray matter in the basal ganglia
Basal ganglia Function: provide a feedback mechanism to the cortex for the initiation and control of motor responses
what is hyperactive deliruim
agitated, with mood swings, at times angry, belligerent, and aggressive towards caregivers.
what is some info about homehealth
The home health agency caring for you must be approved by Medicare (Medicare-certified).
what is system definition
Take into account various interlocking physical, psychological and social complexes. (Diminished ability to carry out practical and social activities of daily living, Have poor functioning in physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory and social functions. )
what is swelling joint distention
modalities and anti-inflammatory medication.
what is kyphosis causes
Respiration
Scapular resting position
what is tai chi
A traditional martial art that embraces the mind, body, and spirit
Movements are conducted slowly, deliberately, and gracefully with continuous movements
Principles are based on philosophy of Taoism, which stresses the natural balance in all things
Things perfectly balanced in harmony are at peace, leading to longevity
how is more affected by lower social relationships
Women less affected than men
how do you score the Bestest
Score each category 0-3
what is the time to administer the Functional Reach
5 min
what are the aspects fo the biomechanical (bestest)
15 points Base of Support CoM Alignment Ankle Strength & range Hip/Trunk Lateral Strength Sit on Floor and Stand up
what is the normative data of the Tinetti
slide 6 + 7
what are some limitations for yoga decreased balance
Chair yoga
Single leg stance
Avoid many body position changes
Always practice with others.
what are the 3 systems that have sensory input into balance
- vestibular
- visual
- proprioception
what is Hao
Characterized by slow and internally loose movements
how much does it cause to treat injuries from fall
costs more than $19 billion each year to treat injuries from falls
what is the target population for dual tasking traing
Stroke TBI Alzheimer Parkinson’s Disease older population