Exam 3: Stroke Intervention Flashcards
What are the four facilitation models we can combine to create evidence based practice?
- Brunnstrom’s
- Rood’s
- Bobath or NDT
- PNF
What are the two task oriented model approaches we can combine to create evidence based practice?
- MRP
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
What theory is Brunnstrom’s Movement Therapy in Hemiplegia based on?
Hierarchical model
What are the two main components of Brunnstrom’s Movement Therapy?
- Synergies
- Stages of motor recovery
What would treatment look like via Brunnstrom’s Movement Therapy?
Early stages reinforce synergies, and do not practice movements that deviate from synergies until stage 4 of motor recovery
Does evidence support or refute encouraging movements within synergies as a form of treatment?
Refute – current evidence does not support reinforcing synergy as once it is established, these primitive patterns are difficulty to change
What is the definition of associated reaction?
An involuntary automatic movement in involved limb with active or resisted movement of another body part
What is the definition of homolateral synkinesis?
A flexion pattern of the involved UE facilitates flexion of the involved LE
What is Ramiste’s phenomenon?
Involved LE will abduction or adduction with applied resistance to the uninvolved LE in the same direction
What is Souque’s phenomenon?
Raising involved UE above 100 degrees with elbow extension will produce extension and abduction of the fingers
What is the Rood Sensory Motor Approach?
Use of sensory stimulation to facilitate and inhibit motor responses. Believed that exercise must provide sensory feedback in order to be therapeutic
What facilitation techniques are used with the Rood Sensory Motor Approach?
Approximation, joint compression, icing, light touch, quick stretch, resistance, tapping, traction
What inhibition techniques are used with the Rood Sensory Motor Approach?
Deep pressure, prolonged stretch, neutral warmth, prolonged cold
What is NDT?
Individualized intervention that seeks to promote normal movement patterns via key points of control, facilitation, and inhibition
What are the four stages of NDT treatment?
Preparation, progression, simulation, and function
What is considered when choosing the correct theoretical approach for intervention in stroke patients?
No one approach is right of all individuals. Facilitation may be beneficial when motor control is limited. Task training and CIMT require active control. Compensation may be indicated if necessary to achieve functional goals
What are general considerations when planning interventions for patients with stroke?
Sequence of activities, stages of motor control, sensory and motor function, active control in all three planes is essential for function, function requires asymmetrical and reciprocal movements as well, and tone must be managed
What are the risks of mobilizing patients in acute care following stroke?
Adverse events, increased inflammation, expansion of ischemic lesion, worse functional outcome
What are the benefits of mobilizing patients in acute care following stroke?
Use it or lose it, release BDNF and promote neurogenesis, promote neuroplasticity and functional mobility, reduce secondary complications associated with bed rest
What is the grade A evidence recommendation from the CPG when considering patients following acute stroke?
It is recommended that early rehabilitation for hospitalized stroke patients be provided in environments with organized interprofessional stroke care
What treatment is most harmful according to the CPG for acute stroke care?
High-dose, very early mobilization within 24 hours of stroke onset should not be performed because it can reduce the odds of a favorable outcome at three months
True or False: High-dose early mobilization less than 24 hours post stroke is contraindicated
True
When is a lower dose, early mobilization program indicated following stroke, and what are the benefits?
24-72 hours post stroke. No increased adverse events and improved outcomes
How frequently should a pt be repositioned to maintain ROM?
Every two hours
When should you do PROM with terminal stretch daily?
Early intervention to prevent loss of ROM
When should you do PROM with terminal stretch at least twice a day?
If a contracture starts to develop
What are two other considerations in order to achieve full ROM?
Edema and tone management
What are ROM precautions for working with the UE?
Need ER and distraction paired with a mobile scapula if the shoulder is flexed above 90
Should you use overhead pulleys to achieve ROM with a stroke patient?
No - they are contraindicated because they do not have a mobile scapula or normal GH rhythm
What are examples of safe self-ROM that can be taught early?
Arm cradling, table top polishing, reach to floor in sitting, lying on the beach if scapulohumeral rhythm is intact
What are examples of interventions to improve spasticity?
Optimal positioning, early mobilization, daily stretching, position in lengthened position with weight-bearing, slow rocking, modalities
What modalities can be used to decreased spasticity?
10-15 minutes of cold to decrease nerve conductivity, massage, e-stim to antagonist for reciprocal inhibition, botox
What are the results of progressive resistive strength training in stroke patients?
Improve strength, spasticity does not increase, ROM is not limited
What are two key principles for strength training in patients following a stroke?
- Specificity of training
- Combine with task specific training
What are the parameters for strength training in patients following a stroke?
3 sets of 8-12 reps
2-3x per week
What are three precautions for strength training in patients following a stroke?
Hand function, impaired sensation, risk of falls
What interventions should you avoid when doing strength training with stroke patients who also have hypertension or cardiac disease?
High intensity sustained max, isometrics, valsalva, supine exercises
What are examples of sensory retraining programs?
Mirror therapy, repetitive sensory discrimination, bilateral simultaneous movements, task practice
What are examples of sensory integrative treatment?
Normalize tone, augment cues, practice function
What are examples of sensory stimulation intervention?
Compression, weightbearing, mobilization, e-stim, thermal stimulation