Neurospecialist AHP Flashcards
What are some consequences of longterm neurological conditions?
Physical/motor problems, sensory changes, cognitive/behaviour problems, communication difficulties, psychosocial and emotional effects
What are the aims of neuro rehabilitation?
Improve function, reduce symptoms, enable people to regain independence in ADL, optimise wellbeing
What is the aim of neuro occupational therapy?
Optimise independence and enable participation
What is the role of neuro occupational therapists?
Assess cognitive function, ability to carry out ADL and home/work environments
Provide equipment, environmental adaptations and emotional support
What is the aim of neuro physiotherapy?
Maximise physical function by implementing approaches to re-establish movement patterns
What approaches do neuro physiotherapists use?
Targeted muscle group exercises, joint mobilisations, balance exercises, movement education, electrical stimulation, acupuncture
What is the aim of neuro speech and language therapy?
Overcome issues with eating, drinking and swallowing, and help those with difficulty communicating
What is the role of neuro speech and language therapists?
Assess speech and swallowing needs
Provide techniques and aids to improve communication
What is the aim of the neuro dietician?
Optimise nutritional status to positively impact overall neuro rehabilitation
What are the roles of the neuro dietician?
Assess nutritional status and feeding methods
Advise on special diets and gastrostomy
Practical solutions to ease food prep and physical consumption
What is the aim of the neuro orthotist?
Maximise safety, mobility and recovery while minimising the need for long term care by preventing secondary complications
What is the role of the neuro orthotist?
Manufacture and fit orthoses to stabilise or challenge stability
Review and adjust orthoses in relation to disease progression
What is the aim of neuro music therapy?
Use music therapy techniques to target deficits from conditions, and help secondary impact of deficit on mental health
What are the roles of neuro music therapists?
Carry out assessment of patient needs
Implement standardised research-based techniques
What is multiple sclerosis?
Inflammatory demyelinating disease of CNS with varied clinical presentations
What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?
Poor balance and posture, fatigue, spasticity, contracture, pain, dysphagia, low mood, tremors
How are neuro physiotherapists involved in multiple sclerosis management?
Exercises to increase activity, strengthening and aerobics, stretching, posture exercises, ARoM/PRoM exercises, maintain circulation
How are neuro occupational therapists involved in multiple sclerosis management?
techniques to manage primary and secondary fatigue, pacing, work/rest ratio, electronic aids, head and spasticity control
How are neuro speech and language therapists involved in multiple sclerosis management?
Techniques to manage dysphagia, posture, method of eating, food consistency, ways to reduce choking risk
How are neuro dieticians involved in multiple sclerosis management?
Advise on increasing nutrients to address weight loss, advice on healthy lifestyle and gastrostomy
What is motor neuron disease?
Progressive disease that affects motor neurons transmitting signals between the brain and spinal cord to muscles in the body
How are neuro physiotherapists involved in motor neuron disease management?
Breathing exercises to keep lungs clear of secretions, exercises to maximise lung capacity, coughing techniques, breath stacking
How are neuro orthotists involved in management of motor neuron disease?
Help with ambulation, UL hand function and neck support
How are neuro speech and language therapists involved in motor neuron disease management?
90% of patients suffer with dyarthria du to weakness in bulbar muscles involved in speech = voice banking and communication aids
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Chronic condition characterised by motor and non-motor difficulties arising from brain dysfunction through reduced dopamine production
What are the three main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?
Bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor
How are neuro occupational therapists involved in Parkinson’s disease management?
Interventions to enhance ability to participate in ADL, develop coping strategies
How are neuro music therapists involved in Parkinson’s disease management?
Aid motor and cognitive rehabilitation, music has positive effect on balance and limb co-ordination
How are neuro physiotherapists involved in Parkinson’s disease management?
work to improve physical capacity and quality of movement, movement initiation and gait re-education, balance education, use of cues to compensate for loss of function, improve core strength, may do hydrotherapy
