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Managing Impairments Flashcards

1
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What is hypotonia?

A

Flaccidity

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What is hypertonia?

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High tone

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3
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What is dystonia?

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Fluctuating tone

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What is a neural component?

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Neural problems with nerves and spine

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What is a non neural component?

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If the muscle stays in the same place, it stiffens

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Describe low tone

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Reduced muscle tone, reduced reflexes, altered alignment of joints, reduced stability

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Is spasticity an upper or lower motor neurone lesion?

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Upper

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What is clasp knife spasticity?

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More resistance at the start

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What is lead pipe rigidity?

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Throughout range, resistance is constant

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What is the difference between spasticity and rigidity?

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Spasticity is found in one group of muscles (biceps) and the antagonist is relaxed (Stroke)

Rigidity is when they’re both stiff (Pd)

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11
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What is cogwheel rigidity?

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Resistance then relax

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12
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Name 4 things we can do for high tone.

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Stretching, splints, positioning, strengthening of antagonist

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13
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Name 6 things we can do for low tone.

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Weight bear, muscle strengthening, rood (stimulation of muscles with brushes etc.), FES, orthotics, practice of movement

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14
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What medical procedure can we do for high tone?

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Botox

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What is ataxia?

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Lack of coordination which to leads to a lot of other problems (usually cerebellar)

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Symptoms of ataxia?

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Inaccuracy, poor coordination

17
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What is dysmetria in relation to ataxia

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Inability to control the ROM and is seen as overshoots and undershoots of intended movement

18
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What is an intention tremor?

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Not true tremor but when performing a task

19
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What is dysdiadochokenesia?

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Loss of ability to perform rapidly alternating movements (quickly turning hands over)

20
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What is decomposition of movement

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To do with timing; too quick or slow to grab an object

21
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What is PNF?

A

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

22
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Name different types of PNF

A

Hold/ relax
Contract/ relax
Contract/ relax with antagonist contract

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