Exam 3: Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
autoimmune disorder
-unknown
A
multiple sclerosis
2
Q
characteristics of MS
A
-inflammation and progressive degeneration of myelin sheath
3
Q
MS primarily affects?
A
eyes brain cerebellum brain stem periventricular gray matter spinal cord
4
Q
S/S of MS
A
fatigue sensory disturbances weakness ipsil. optical neuritis ataxic gait neurologic bowl and bladder trunk and limb paresthesia balance
5
Q
when working with MS be careful in
A
heat
6
Q
how do you medically manage MS
A
- education
- symptoms
- slow progress
- exercise
7
Q
what may trigger relapse?
A
excessive fatigue
8
Q
should you do maximal or submax exercise testing with MS
A
sub max
9
Q
how do you progress MS resistance training?
A
at half the rate as a normal person
10
Q
how do you progress aerobic training?
A
over months not weeks
