Language Of Neurological Physiotherapy Flashcards
What does LOC stand for?
Loss of consciousness
What does biba stand for?
Brought in by ambulance
What does pearl stand for?
Pupils equal and reactive to light
What does FTPS stand for?
Flexion to painful stimulus
What does ui stand for?
Urinary incontinence
What does HTN stand for?
Hypertension
What does T2DM stand for?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
What does R HH stand for?
Right ?
Hemianopia
Blindness over half the field of vision
Dexterity
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands
Apraxia
Inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of brain damage
MP
Motor program
CPG
Central pattern generator
CIMT
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT)
CPSP
Central Post-Stroke Pain
Acalculia
Loss of the ability to perform simple calculations, typically resulting from disease or injury of the parietal lobe of the brain
Agraphia
Inability to write letters, symbols or sentences, resulting from damage to various parts of the brain
Alexia
Inability to recognise or read written words or letters, typically as a result of brain damage.
Broca aphasia
Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca’s aphasia, is a type of aphasia characterized by partial loss of the ability to produce language (spoken, manual, or written), although comprehension generally remains intact.
Wernicke aphasia
Wernicke’s aphasia is a language disorder that makes it hard for you to understand words and communicate. This disorder is caused by damage to the part of your brain that controls language. It leads to a loss of language ability and can be very frustrating.
