L8: Orthotics for Managing NMSK and MSK Impairment Flashcards
Orthotics and NMSK Impairment
HypOtonicity
LMNL→ spina bifida, PN injuries, some CVAs, polio, SCIs
Orthotics and NMSK Impairment
Athetosis
Fluctuating muscular tone
Orthotics and NMSK Impairment
HypERtonicity
- CVA, CP, SCIs
- Vs. Spasticity→ spasticity is velocity-dependent*
Orthotics and NMSK Impairments
“Functional” vs. “Abnormal Tone”
Functional→ the USE tone for functional tasks, may not benefit them to “fix” it
Orthotics and NMSK Impairments
Cases you may come across
HypOtonicity, Athetosis, HypERtonicity, “Functional” vs. “Abnormal” tone
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery (for abnormal tone)
Stages I→VI
- Stage I: Flaccidity (immediately after onset)
- Stage II: Spasticity Appears
- Stage III: INC in Spasticity
- Stage IV: DEC in Spasticity
- Stage V: Further DEC in Spasticity
- Stage VI: Disappearance of Spasticity
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery + Orthotic Options
Stage I: Flaccidity (immediately after onset)
Flaccidity (immed. after onset)
- NO “voluntary” mvmts of affected side
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Orthotic options: Goal==> stability
- Ankle→ MAFOs, non-articulated AFO, DF assist
- Knee→ single-axis (locked), offset KAFOs
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery + Orthotic Options
Stage II: Spasticity Appears
Spasticity Appears
- Basic synergy patterns→ no longer isolated mvmts
- MIN voluntary/isolated mvmts
- Pt gains control over voluntary synergies
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Orthotic options:
- Ankle→ MAFOs, hinge ankle, DF assist
- Knee→ single-axis (lock/unlock), offset KAFO
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery + Orthotic Options
Stage III: INC in Spasticity
INC in Spasticity
- Synergy patterns still predominate→ some mvmt patterns out of synergy mastered
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Orthotic Options: as previous, AND:
- If edema mod-severe→ Metal upright AFO to accomodate
- ADD: length+firmness to footplate, tone inhibiting bumps, INC ht in trimlines, add thickness of varying deg to plastic
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery + Orthotic Options
Stage IV: DEC in Spasticity
DEC in spasticity
- W/ progress→ more complex mvmt combos learned as basic synergies lose dominance
- Orthotic options: As previous, whatever is approp.
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery + Orthotic Options
Stage V: Further DEC in Spasticity
Further Dec in Spasticity
- Re-Eval foot/ankle, gait, posture and functional defs
- Functional prognosis more clear→ gait defs/compensations more defined
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Orthotic options: depends on motor control
- PLS, spiral/hemispirals, DF assist/PF stop, stance/swing phase KAFOs
- As they progress thru stages→ MORE DOFs!! vs max stability needed EARLIER***
Brunnstrom Stages of Recovery + Orthotic Options
Stage VI: Disappearance of Spasticity
Disappearance of Spasticity
- Indiv jt movements/Coord. approaches normal
- Orthotic options: as above but re-eval in order to optimize function*
- Ideally MINIMAL orthotic→ Maintain stability and Promote mobility w/ progress. gait
Orthotics and NMSK Impairment
Orthotic use typ adjunct to OTHER interventions to MIN. spasticity
- Oral meds, injections (botox), Sx’s,
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Selection of approp. AFO may change w/ ea. procedure/prognosis:
- Goal==> Optimize function/safety!
Orthotics and NMSK Impairment
ID exactly where in Gait Cycle abnormal tone or mm function is impaired
All phases:
*long but just keep reading it!!!
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IC→
- Full knee ext? What part of foot making contact first? (forefoot w/ spastic PFs)
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LR→
- Limb loaded effectively? If not, what is compromising loading (tone, contractures, strenght/power)?
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MSt→
- Tone inhibits tibia progressing over foot? Adeq hip/pelvic control?
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MSt-TSt→
- Transition from mobile adaptor to rigid lever for heel rise? Contd forward progress of trunk and pelvis w/ hip ext?
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PSw→
- Toe rocker? Can knee pre-flex before Sw to clear foot?
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Swing→
- Adeq clearance of limb? Adeq DF, knee flex and hip flex?
Orthotics an MSK Impairment
Orthopedic use of orthotics Correction and Management of:
- Congenital/Develop. disorders, Overuse injuries, Systemic dis’s, Neoplasms
- Ex. Overuse→ T/S compress. Fx w/ OP
- limit motion, bracing→