MS exam/interventions

Question 1

Measurement to quantify fatigue?

Answer 1

MFIS (modified fatigue impact scale)

Question 2

What measures should be used to look at gait?

Answer 2

6mwt
DGI
TUG

Question 3

Measures to look at balance?

Answer 3

ABC
BBS
FRT

Question 4

Two types of pain?

Answer 4

1. central neuropathic

2. nonneuropathic

Question 5

Central neuropathic pain is what? what are the two types?

Answer 5

direct consequence of lesion
continuous- dysesthesias (spinothalamic)
intermittent- spontaneous, paroxysmal

Question 6

Non-neuropathic pain is what? what are two types?

Answer 6

Damaging stimuli that causes pain
MSK- LBP, HAs
Treatment induced- steroids

Question 7

Testing for dysmetria?

Answer 7

heel to shin

finger to nose

Question 8

Testing for decomposition of movement?

Answer 8

touch heel to opposite knee

Question 9

Testing for tremor?

Answer 9

have patient touch your finger with theirs

Question 10

3 direct predictors of participation limitations?

Answer 10

1. fatigue
2. physical function
3. psychological

Question 11

Two measures for participation restrictions?

Answer 11

MSIS 29

MS-QOL 54

Question 12

How long after relapse should you wait to resume therapy?

Answer 12

2 weeks

Question 13

Guidelines for exercise?

Answer 13

30 mins of mod. aerobic, 2 times a week

strength train for major muscles 2 times a week