FINAL - info from first half of semester Flashcards
the ability to move the body from one position to another position in a safe, efficient and independent manner.
mobility
the ability to maintain the body at rest where the center of mass (COM) is over the person’s base of support (BOS).
stability AKA static postural control
name 5 dysfunctions indicating a lack of stability.
- Person may widen their base of support (BOS)
- Lowered center of mass (COM)
- Increased use of postural sway (ankle, hip strategies)
- Need for external support or device
- Loss of balance or falls
the ability to sustain or maintain postural stability and the body’s COM over the BOS while the body is in motion.
Controlled Mobility AKA dynamic postural control
When you weight bear, you’re always in ____ on weight-bearing side and ____ on unweighted side
extension, flexion
The dynamic ability to shift weight on weight bearing side while unweighting non-weight bearing side involves which types of control?
Controlled Mobility AKA dynamic postural control
The ability to stabilize one’s posture without losing postural control (Ex: maintain upright sitting while weight shifting when scooting)
Controlled Mobility AKA dynamic postural control
name 3 indicators of dysfunction of Controlled Mobility AKA dynamic postural control.
- Falling due to postural instability
- Poor ability to control dynamic limb movements
- Limited or decreased use of core or trunk muscles and proximal limbs which affects the ability to stabilize the core while performing distal use of limbs. (Ex: unable to maintain upright sitting position or proximal shoulder while reaching and then grasping/releasing small objects).
describe the 3 steps of bridging.
- Therapist asks pt. to bend knees and provides tactile input into quads while asking pt. to push up on bottom (hip extension).
- Therapist provides physical assist on pelvis (weak side) as needed.
- Pt. asked to move bottom up and over and then to move feet and shoulders.
- Therapist assists with weak side as needed
describe the 4 steps of supine to sidelying or rolling: roll to WEAK side.
- Therapist positions weak UE in slight abduction and shoulder protraction and
- Pt. asked to bend knees into flexion and therapist assists with weak LE as needed.
- Pt. asked to bring strong UE across chest/trunk while turn head and LES to sidelying position.
- Pt. asked to push off with strong LE to roll into sidelying.
describe the 3 steps of supine to sidelying or rolling: roll to STRONG side
- Pt. asked to use strong UE to clasp/bring weak UE across chest/trunk.
- Pt. asked to bend knees into flexion and assists weak LE as needed.
- Therapist assists pt. with roll to strong side by providing physical assist at key points of control (pelvis, knee, or shoulder).
describe the 6 steps of sidelying to sitting up on edge of bed: from WEAK side
- pt. instructed to do three things: 1. Push off with strong hand/arm on bed/mat and come up on weak elbow if
able. 2. Lift head into lateral flexion as sit up. 3. Hook weak LE with strong LE and push off bed/mat. - Therapist assists with physical support under weak scapula/trunk into sitting.
- Therapist assists with pushing knees off bed/mat as needed.
describe the 6 steps of sidelying to sitting up on edge of bed: from STRONG side.
- pt. instructed to do three things: 1. Push off with strong hand/arm on bed/mat and come up on elbow if able.
Use weak UE to push off if able. - Lift head into lateral flexion as sit up.
- Hook weak LE with strong LE and push off bed/mat.
- Therapist assists with physical support by providing physical cue at pelvis by pushing down into pelvis while pt. is sitting up.
- Therapist assists with pushing knees off bed/mat as needed.
describe the 3 steps of sitting on edge of bed into sidelying/supine: onto the WEAK side.
- Pt. asked to lower trunk onto weak UE/elbow if able while therapist provides physical assist under weak scapula/lateral trunk.
- Pt. also asked to hook strong LE under weak LE.
- Therapist will assist with lifting LES as needed.
describe the 3 steps of sitting on edge of bed into sidelying/supine: onto STRONG side.
- Pt. asked to lower trunk onto strong UE/elbow if able while therapist provides physical assist under scapula/lateral trunk as needed.
- Pt. also asked to hook strong LE under weak LE.
- Therapist will assist lifting with LES as needed.
describe the 3 steps of scooting and weight shifting in a seated position (bed/mat/wheelchair seat).
- Pt. asked to weight shift to one side and lift opposite LE (flex trunk) while moving LE into anterior forward position. Pt. asked to weight shift to other side and lift opposite LE (flex trunk) while moving LE into anterior forward position.
- Therapist assists with physical cue to weak side of trunk to elongate trunk on weight bearing side. Therapist assists with physical cue to weak side on posterior pelvis to move LE into anterior forward position.
- Therapist allows pt. to both weight bear/weight shift with strong side and move strong LE into anterior forward position without assistance.
name the 2 phases of sit to stand.
- pre-extension
- extension
weight shift anteriorly or forward (horizontal translation of body mass)
pre-extension
extension of trunk and LEs into stance (vertical translation of body mass)
extension phase
point when thighs come off surface (point of instability)
transition phase
name 4 aspects of stand to sit.
- COM is lowered and maintained with proper hip flexion and trunk extension (head/neck in slight extension)
- Weight is still forward (watch posterior weight shift)
- Watch “fear of falling” so pt. may rush or fall into seated surface
- Use of UE to reach for arm rest or seat to assist with descent, when indicated.
name 5 key aspects of positioning the hemiplegic limb.
- support
- alignment
- joint preservation
- prevent muscle tightness
- promote limb awareness through weight bearing
describe the incorrect and correct head positioning for a patient with hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
incorrect: do not use a stack of pillows; never stack pillows under the head
correct: use one flat pillow
describe the incorrect and correct knee positioning for a patient with hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
incorrect: do not put pillows under the knees that hold them flexed (can promote knee flexion and contracture and inhibit proper knee extension/stance)
correct: keep the knees straight
describe the incorrect and correct ankle positioning for a patient with hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
- incorrect: do not let the heel cord (gastrocnemius muscle) shorten; avoid plantarflexion - keep ankle at 90 degrees
- correct: keep ankle flexible to at least a 90 degree angle
describe the correct UE positioning for a patient with hemiplegia or hemiparesis.
- keep arms abducted from body
- extend elbow, wrist, and fingers in the safe position - inhibitory position of synergy
- protract scapula
name 6 aspects of the therapist’s body mechanics.
- mirror patient’s direction of movement either in anterior/posterior, diagonal, rotational, or vertical direction.
- straight back and bent knees
- avoid rotary motions (twisting of spine)
- provide sound and comfortable tactile or physical support - lumbrical grip
- stay close enough to provide safe support.
- give patient space to move (move with them).
name the 3 theoretical foundations of NDT.
- motor control theory
- motor learning theory
- motor development
-treatment focused on sensory input and motor output
NDT
what is the primary mode of treatment of NDT?
based on therapeutic handling techniques
___ or ___ inputs to influence motor output or motor responses in NDT.
facilitation and inhibition
what is the primary goal of NDT treatment?
to retrain normal movement on the hemiplegic side.
which exercises/activities should you avoid in NDT?
activities/exercises that increase muscle tone and avoid abnormal movement patterns.
___ & ___ of the trunk and pelvis are necessary for good alignment and symmetry of the extremities.
alignment, symmetry
directs, regulates, and organizes tactile, vestibular or proprioceptive input.
manual contact
facilitate proper __ __ __ before and during movement patterns.
base of support
used to facilitate effective movement patterns in pts. with neurologic impairments
PNF
what is the basis of PNF patterns?
synergistic patterns of movement
the synergistic movement of performance involves which 2 motions?
- rotation
- diagonals
___ stability of the trunk for adequate ___ control of the limbs in PNF.
proximal, distal
in PNF, movement patterns occur across all __ ___.
3 planes
PNF utilizes ___ or ___ limb patterns.
unilateral, bilateral
use of ____ is key when using PNF techniques.
proprioception
motor learning principles such as what 3 things are also used to enhance movement in PNF.
- repetition
- feedback
- practice
therapist engages the patient via which 5 principles in PNF.
- manual contacts
- verbal commands
- body positioning
- body mechanics
- visual guidance of movement patterns
coordination of movement and timing are enhanced via which 6 things in PNF?
use of :
- resistance
- stretch
- irradiation
- reinforcement
- traction
- approximation
what is the goal of PNF?
to enhance muscle contraction
describe the D1 flexion movement patterns.
- shoulder adduction & external rotation
- supination
- radial deviation
- wrist flexion
- finger flexion/adduction