Lecture 2- Improving motor function

Question 1

Movement arises from the interaction of the three basic elements: the ____, the ________, and the __________.

Answer 1

taks, individual, and environment

Question 2

To improve motor function, in terms of general goals and outcomes, it is the therapist role to determine the patients _______ and __________ and to develop …..?

Answer 2

• strengths and limitations- to develop a collaborative POC that includes PT goals/outcomes that match the patients goals/outcomes.

Question 3

Name the three types of PT interventions?

Answer 3

• restorative- compensatory- preventative

Question 4

What is augmented interventions?

Answer 4

examples include guided movements/hands on assistance, electrical stimulation

Question 5

Training for moving from a sit to stand using both legs equally in the same manner as the patient did prior to suffering a stroke is an example of what type of intervention?

Answer 5

restorative

Question 6

Training for moving from sit to stand with emphasis on sing UE’s to compensate for LE weakness with a stroke survivor is an example of what type of intervention?

Answer 6

compensatory

Question 7

Cardiovascular and endurance training for a patient with high blood pressure who is at risk of MI or CVA is an example of what type of intervention?

Answer 7

preventative

Question 8

Impairment specific training to promote and restore optimal functional capacity would be classified as what type of intervention?

Answer 8

restorative

Question 9

Interventions that promote optimal function using altered movement patterns and strategies using all body segments is an example of?

Answer 9

compensatory interventions

Question 10

Interventions to prevent secondary complications or further injury would be an example of?

Answer 10

preventative interventions

Question 11

A intervention that helps a patient learn a new way of accomplishing a task would be considered a ___________ intervention.

Answer 11

compensatory