FLASH Flashcards
agnosia
inability to interpret information
agraphesthesia
inability to recognize symbols
agraphia
inability to WRITE due to lesion on brain
akinesia
inability to INITIATE MOVEMENT
aphasia
inability to communicate or comprehend due to damage to the brain
apraxia
inability to perform PURPOSEFUL learned mvmts although there is no sensory or motor impairment
astereognosis
inability to recognize objects by sense of TOUCH
asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR)
with head turned to one side, arm and leg on face side are extended and arm and leg on scalp side are flexed. this reflex could interfere with an infant’s ability to roll from prone to supine.
ATNR normal age of response
6 months
ataxia
inability to perform COORDINATED mvmts
athetosis
INVOLUNTARY mvmts and INSTABILITY of POSTURE. usually due to damage to basal ganglia.
bradykinesia
slow movements
chorea
movements that are SUDDEN
clonus
INVOLUNTARY ALTERNATING SPASMODIC CONTRACTION of a muscle precipitated by a QUICK STRETCH REFLEX. characteristic of an upper motor neuron lesion
diplopia
double vision
dysarthria
slurred and impaired speech due to MOTOR deficits of tongue or other muscles
dysmetria
INABILITY to CONTROL range of movement and the FORCE of MUSCLE ACTIVITY
dysphagia
INABILITY to SWALLOW
hemiparesis
WEAKNESS on one side of body
hemiplegia
PARALYSIS on one side of body
kinesthesia
ability to PERCEIVE the DIRECTION and EXTENT OF MOVEMENT of a joint or body part
symmetrical tonic neck reflex (STNR)
head positioned in flexion or extension
STNR normal age of response
6-8 months
STNR with head positioned in extension
arms are extended
STNR with head positioned in flexion
arms are flexed
postural drainage
techniques for therapists to help dislodge mucous from lungs
upper lobes anterior segment
supine with pillow under knees. claps btwn clavicle and nipple on each side
upper lobes apical segment
leans back on pillow at 30 degree angle against therapist
upper lobes posterior sgmt
pt leans over pillow at 30 degree angle. claps over upper back on each side.
left upper lobe lingular
foot of bed elevated 16 inches. lies prone on rt side and rotates 1/4 turn backward. claps over left nipple area
right middle lobe
foot of bed elevated 16 inches. prone on left side and rotates 1/4 turn backward. claps over right nipple area
lower lobe anterior basal
foot of bed elevated 20 inches. sidelying
lower lobe lateral basal
foot of bed elevated 20 inches. prone
lower lobes posterior basal
foot of bed elevated 20 inches. prone
lower lobes superior segments
bed flat. patient prone with 2 pillows under hips. claps over middle of back at tip of scap on either side of spine
arterial insufficiency
usually caused by arteriosclerosis. acute stage: acute arterial obstruction, distal pain, sudden onset. vascular: decreased or absent pulses, pallor of forefoot on elevation, dependent rubor. risk factors: smoking, diabetes, hypertension
arterial insufficiency: skin
dry skin
arterial insufficiency
arterial insufficiency severe muscle ischemia, intermittent claudication, worse with exercise, relieved by rest. rest pain means severe involvement. will present with muscle fatigue, cramping, numbness, paresthesia overtime
chronic venous insufficiency
acute stage: dvt, calf pain, aching, EDEMA, muscle tenderness. caused by vein obstruction
chronic venous insufficiency: skin
ulcers: sides of ankles, mostly MEDIAL MALLEOLUS. will be DARK, BROWN, MAY LEAD TO STASIS DERMATITIS, CELLULITIS, skin thick
venous insufficiency
vascular: venous dilation. edema: moderate to severe. risk factors: venous hypertension, varicose veins. pain: minimal to moderate steady pain. aching pain with prolonged standing or sitting
w/c for C1-C4 lesions
electric w/c with tilt in space or reclining back
w/c for C5
can use manual w/c with projections. C5’s have shoulder function and elbow function.
w/c for C6
manual w/c w/friction surface and hand rims independently. ability to drive a car independently. use of radial wrist extensors
w/c for C7
manual w/c w/friction surface hand rims independently. has use of triceps (elbow extension - can push up on arm rests)
w/c for C8-T1
may use manual w/c with standard hand rims. use of hands.
ERV-expiratory reserve volume
max amt of air expired after a normal expiration. 1000 mL
FVC-forced vital capacity
amount of air forcefully expired after maximal inspiration
FRC-functional residual capacity
amount of air in lungs after a normal exhalation. ERV+RV
RV-residual volume
volume of air remaining in airways and lungs after max expiration
tidal volume
volume of air inspired OR expired in one breath. 500 mL
TLC-total lung capacity
total amt of air lungs can hold. total amount after a max inspiration. IRV+TV+ERV+RC
vital capacity
max volume of air that can be forcefully expired after a max inspiration. 4000-5000 mL
moro reflex
when head drops into extension for a few inches the arms abduct with fingers open
palmar grasp reflex
pressure in palm will produce reflex of flexion/strong grip. birth to 4 months
plantar grasp reflex
pressure to base of toes will produce reflex of toe flexion. 28 weeks of gestation to 9 months
positive support reflex
weight placed on balls of feet will produce stiffening or legs and trunk into extension. 35 weeks of gestation to 2 months
cold therapy/cryotherapy contraindications
cold therapy/cryotherapy contraindications infection, ischemic tissue, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension
hot therapy/superficial heat contraindications
arterial disease, bleeding, circulation issues, malignancy, thrombophlebitis
ultrasound contraindications
epiphyseal areas in children, pain/temp/sensory deficits
traction contraindications
tumor, pregnancy, acute sprain or fracture, osteoporosis
compression contraindications
heart failure
estim contraindications
pacemaker, arrythmia, heart failure, malignancy, broken skin
cervical traction guidelines
supine, force between 10-15 lbs and progress to 7% of body weight
lumbar traction guidelines
supine or prone. force of less than half of body weight for initial treatment, 25 to 50% of body weight required for actual separation. for muscle spasm, 25% of body weight should be used.
intermittent compression
used primarily to reduce chronic or post traumatic edema. can use for venous insufficiency
e-stim
increasing size of one of 2 electrodes will decrease current density
estim pulsed/alternating/biphasic
muscle retraining
estim direct current/monopolar
used with iontophoresis
ultrasound for muscle/deep tissue
frequency: 1 MHz
ultrasound for superficial/bony
frequency: 3 MHz
pulsed u/s
produces nonthermal effects
continuous u/s
produces thermal effects
u/s BNR
5:1 or 6:1
u/s ERA transducer head
ERA=1/2 size of transducer head
standard manual w/c dimensions
supine or prone. force of less than half of body weight for initial treatment, 25 to 50% of body weight required for actual separation. for muscle spasm, 25% of body weight should be used.
doorway width for w/c
32”
hallway width for w/c
36”
ramp dimensions for w/c
12:1 rise/run
u/s for stroke
upper motor neuron lesion
estim for pressure ulcer
enhances healing. use monophasic pulsed current
what muscles should be stimulated for Bell’s Palsy?
frontalis
arterial insufficiency will cause
reactive delayed hyperemia (increase of blood flow to tissues)
Parkinsons-what exercises for preventing falls?
postural exercises
tight hip flexors will cause
anterior pelvic tilt and increased lumbar lordosis
hyperthyroidism often presents with
RA
diagnostic procedures to confirm disc herniation
MRI
intervention exercises for lumbar stenosis
pts will tolerate flexion exercises
lumbar stenosis
involves multilevel impingement in spine ligaments. pain is worse when ambulating or extending spine.
best exercises for ankylosing spondylitis
pts tend to assume flexed postures, so back extension exercises would be most important. ankylosing spondylitis is a form of rheumatic disease w/inflammation of spine. will exhibit posture such as forward head, increased kyphosis, loss of lumbar curvature.
which nerve is compressed - carpal tunnel syndrome
median. causes atrophy and weakness of thenar muscles and lateral lumbricals. positive tinel’s and phalens
regular exercise for diabetics will
lower blood glucose levels and decrease amount of insulin required
compensations of shoulder motions
flexion: extension of spine. abduction: lateral flexion. scap protraction: IR. scap elevation: shoulder hyperextension
orthostatic hypotension after bed rest
most likely result of inadequate ventricular filling during diastole - decreased venous tone
most appropriate exercise for new dx of hyperthyroidism
decrease intensity
traumatic brain injury - tonic reflexes
tonic reflexes are released. TL supine reflex results in flexor stimulation when in prone
bicipital tendonitis
inflammation of long head. impingement of proximal tendon btwn anterior acromion and bicipital groove. speed’s test
colles fracture
most common fracture caused by FOOSH. immobilized for 5-8 weeks
idiopathic scoliosis
2 types: structural: irreversible lateral curve with rotation. nonstructural: reversible lateral curve w/o rotation which straightens with flexion. over 45 degrees would require surgery
piriformis syndrome
piriformis overworked with overpronation (due to hip IR).
plantar fasciitis
chronic irritation of fascia from overpronation
spondylolysis
fracture of par interarticularis
spondylolysthesis
anterior/posterior slippage of one vertebra on another following bilateral spondylolysis. avoid extension, Lf, ROT
thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
compression of neurovascular bundle
tibial plateau fracture
valgus and compressive forces to knee with knee in flexion. often in conjunction with MCL injury
torticollis
spasm/tightness of SCM. laterally flex towards affected side, rotation away from affected side.
ulnar collateral ligament injury
due to repetitive valgus strain (overhead throw). pain at medial elbow at distal insertion, sometimes parasthesia in ulnar nerve distribution with positive tinel’s sign.
end feels
firm (stretch) ex: ankle dorsiflexion. hard (bone to bone) ex: elbow extension. soft (soft tissue approximation) ex: elbow flexion
abnormal end feels
empty: cannot reach end feel due to pain, ex: joint inflammation, fracture. firm: increased tone, tightening of capsule. hard: fracture, osteoarthritis. soft: edema, synovitis.
ROM requirements for normal gait
hip flexion: 0-30, hip extension: 0-15, knee flexion: 0-60, knee extension: 0, ankle DF: 0-10, ankle PF: 0-20
trendelenburg gait
glute medius weakness
RA pathologies
boutonniere deformity: DIP extension. Swan neck deformity: DIP flexion
effusion
increased volume of fluid within a joint capsule
Q angle
degree of angulation when measuring from midpatella to ASIS, and tibial tubercle. measured in supine with knee straight: 13 degrees average for male, 18 degrees average for female. excessive Q angle can lead to pathology and abnormal tracking.
dermatome
see page 70
Brunnstrom’s 7 stages of recovery (spasticity and tone)
1=no volitional mvmt
UE: D1 Flexion
starts in shoulder flexion
UE: D1 Extension
starts in shoulder extension
UE: D2 Flexion
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UE: D2 Extension
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LE: D1 Flexion
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LE: D1 Extension
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LE: D2 Flexion
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LE: D2 Extension
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Ranchos Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning (TBI)
p 101
carpal bones mnemonic
Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle: Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetral, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate (proximal row, then distal row)
PNF technique “repeated contractions” should be applied when
at the point where the desired muscular response begins to diminish
To increase pt’s ambulation distance (w/chronic arteriosclerotic vascular disease) with INTERMITTENT CLAUDICATION
short duration, frequent intervals
to stretch hip flexors (could be in Parkinson’s patient)
prone lying would be best choice. increased flexibility in hip flexors will improve standing posture
blood pressure response to exercise
systolic pressure increases
when ascending a curb with axillary crutches using 3 pt gait
should lead with
action that would place greatest stress on achilles tendon
eccentric contraction of gastroc and soleus
a quad cane should be used in the UE that is
opposite from affected LE. the longer legs should be positioned away from patient
how much pressure for compression garment to control LE edema?
30-40 mmHg
which stage of bone healing is associated with the termination of external fixation?
clinical union
most appropriate method to selectively train VMO is
quad setting exercises and biofeedback
muscles
go over origins and insertions.
when working with a Parkinson’s patient on controlled mobility, what would be best intervention? when working with same patient on motor control, which technique should be utilized?
promote weight shifting and rotational trunk control for controlled mobility. for motor control, should use rhythmic initiation.
which component of the vertebral artery test is most likely to assess patency of intervertebral foramen?
extension to assess intervertebral foramen; lateral flexion and rotation have a greater effect on vertebral artery
how to address a patient with diplopia during interventions
place a patch over one of the eyes
movements in frontal plane occur as
side to side movements
most appropriate rate to release pressure when obtaining bp measurement?
rate of 2-3 mm Hg per second.
most significant differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
mental status and skin temp. heat stroke: altered mental status and elevated skin temp.
primary purpose of “anterior control” TLSO
prevent thoracic flexion
to avoid burning a pt during iontophoresis
pta should
post polio syndrome
symptoms that occur years after onset of poliomyelitis. remaining motor units become more dysfunctional. (sensation not affected.)
conventional TENS parameters
50-100 pps
lab values
…
pronation of foot consists of:
eversion of heel
confused-agitated patients (rancho los amigos) would benefit from:
numerous activities since they have a short attention span.
what determines the depth of u/s penetration?
frequency
mean angle of anteversion in an adult
8-15 degrees. patients with excessive anteversion of hip typically present with excessive medial rotation and limited lateral rotation of hip
most important value to check when giving exercises to diabetic patient
blood glucose value.
dysmetria
cerebellar