Lab Material Flashcards
What is a philadelphia collar?
used to keep head and neck in certain position
Do and dont’s of collar
check collar before client is out of bed
check for pressure signs
don’t open collar while client is laying
What is tenodesis?
Using flexion in wrist, to put items up
3 pressure relief techniques and how often is it does?
every 10 minutes
Moving forward, side to side and pushups
How can you inhibit a clonus?
hold heel in dorsiflexion. or have client press down on knee
Which side do you start on, when dressing
always start with weak side
Some general principles for rehab
working proximal to distal
respect pain
joints in good alignment
Prep for function
weight bearing on involved side
muscles on length ( prevents contractures, breaks spastic patterns
facilitate controlled movement
Benefits for weight bearing on involved side
increased awareness
decreased fear
improves symmetry
regulate muscle tone
benefits of muscles on length
maintain ROM, inhibits high tone, decreases pain
Benefits of facilitating movement
better quality movement
improved safety
prep for functional task
Techniques for edema control
elevation, ice, movement- message, and compression
Signs of edema in hand?
swollen- shiny, and swelling on back of hand, not palm
Principles of table top exercises
5-10 seconds each with 5-10 reps. 2x a day.
Sequence of U/E
Stretch forward Roll towards affected shoulder Shoulder flexion Supination/ Pronation Wrist flexion/ ext. Finger ext
