Misc. Midterms Notes

Question 1

why are the PNF patterns so great to use?

Answer 1

-promoting normal movement patterns - diagonals and rotational movements

Question 2

postural sway

Answer 2

body is constantly correcting

Question 3

approximation

Answer 3

putting shoulder into glenoid fossa

Question 4

traction

Answer 4

bones are separating

Question 5

PNF and NDT both use ____ and ____ to stimulate joint receptors and movement

Answer 5

approximation and traction

Question 6

describe the eval. for shoulder subluxation.

Answer 6

amount of fingers in between

Question 7

name the 2 interventions for shoulder subluxation.

Answer 7

• approximation

- support upper limb

Question 8

the theoretical bases for treatment are based in what?

Answer 8

learning principles (feedback, practice)

Question 9

why do we want trunk rotation?

Answer 9

no dissociation when reaching

Question 10

static theory is used to describe what?

Answer 10

underlying skill areas that are assessed during eval. process

Question 11

dynamic theory is used to describe what?

Answer 11

learning/change process - used during treatment to promote change in UIAs

Question 12

ankle and hip strategies are an example of which type of postural control mechanism?

Answer 12

compensatory/feedback mechanism

Question 13

which SC tracts regulate extensor muscle tone?

Answer 13

descending SC tracts

Question 14

which SC tracts regulate somatosensory input for balance (proprioception)

Answer 14

ascending SC tracts

Question 15

too much reciprocal inhibition leads to what?

Answer 15

high tone

Question 16

GTO prevents muscle from doing what?

Answer 16

too forceful of a contraction

Question 17

spasticity is due to what of the tonic stretch reflex?

Answer 17

hyperexcitability

Question 18

LMN lesions leads to what type of deep tendon reflexes?

Answer 18

hyporeflexive/absent

Question 19

UMN lesions leads to what type of deep tendon reflexes?

Answer 19

hyperreflexive

Question 20

force coupling of deltoid and RC muscles contributes to what?

Answer 20

dynamic stabilization of GH joint

Question 21

resting hand splints are used for which motions?

Answer 21

flex wrist to extend the fingers (compromise wrist extension to get finger extension)

Question 22

describe wrist cock up splints.

Answer 22

• do not immobilize active finger movement if present.

- consider this if pt. has active finger motion.

Question 23

no underlying muscle tone

Answer 23

flaccidity

Question 24

some slight muscle tone

Answer 24

hypotonicity

Question 25

knowledge of results is feedback of the what?

Answer 25

outcome after completing a task

Question 26

knowledge of performance is feedback on what?

Answer 26

qualitative descriptors of the performance

Question 27

when is the point of instability during sit to stand?

Answer 27

transition phase (point when thighs come off surface)