Neurospecialist AHP

Question 1

What are some consequences of longterm neurological conditions?

Answer 1

Physical/motor problems, sensory changes, cognitive/behaviour problems, communication difficulties, psychosocial and emotional effects

Question 2

What are the aims of neuro rehabilitation?

Answer 2

Improve function, reduce symptoms, enable people to regain independence in ADL, optimise wellbeing

Question 3

What is the aim of neuro occupational therapy?

Answer 3

Optimise independence and enable participation

Question 4

What is the role of neuro occupational therapists?

Answer 4

Assess cognitive function, ability to carry out ADL and home/work environments
Provide equipment, environmental adaptations and emotional support

Question 5

What is the aim of neuro physiotherapy?

Answer 5

Maximise physical function by implementing approaches to re-establish movement patterns

Question 6

What approaches do neuro physiotherapists use?

Answer 6

Targeted muscle group exercises, joint mobilisations, balance exercises, movement education, electrical stimulation, acupuncture

Question 7

What is the aim of neuro speech and language therapy?

Answer 7

Overcome issues with eating, drinking and swallowing, and help those with difficulty communicating

Question 8

What is the role of neuro speech and language therapists?

Answer 8

Assess speech and swallowing needs

Provide techniques and aids to improve communication

Question 9

What is the aim of the neuro dietician?

Answer 9

Optimise nutritional status to positively impact overall neuro rehabilitation

Question 10

What are the roles of the neuro dietician?

Answer 10

Assess nutritional status and feeding methods
Advise on special diets and gastrostomy
Practical solutions to ease food prep and physical consumption

Question 11

What is the aim of the neuro orthotist?

Answer 11

Maximise safety, mobility and recovery while minimising the need for long term care by preventing secondary complications

Question 12

What is the role of the neuro orthotist?

Answer 12

Manufacture and fit orthoses to stabilise or challenge stability
Review and adjust orthoses in relation to disease progression

Question 13

What is the aim of neuro music therapy?

Answer 13

Use music therapy techniques to target deficits from conditions, and help secondary impact of deficit on mental health

Question 14

What are the roles of neuro music therapists?

Answer 14

Carry out assessment of patient needs

Implement standardised research-based techniques

Question 15

What is multiple sclerosis?

Answer 15

Inflammatory demyelinating disease of CNS with varied clinical presentations

Question 16

What are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 16

Poor balance and posture, fatigue, spasticity, contracture, pain, dysphagia, low mood, tremors

Question 17

How are neuro physiotherapists involved in multiple sclerosis management?

Answer 17

Exercises to increase activity, strengthening and aerobics, stretching, posture exercises, ARoM/PRoM exercises, maintain circulation

Question 18

How are neuro occupational therapists involved in multiple sclerosis management?

Answer 18

techniques to manage primary and secondary fatigue, pacing, work/rest ratio, electronic aids, head and spasticity control

Question 19

How are neuro speech and language therapists involved in multiple sclerosis management?

Answer 19

Techniques to manage dysphagia, posture, method of eating, food consistency, ways to reduce choking risk

Question 20

How are neuro dieticians involved in multiple sclerosis management?

Answer 20

Advise on increasing nutrients to address weight loss, advice on healthy lifestyle and gastrostomy

Question 21

What is motor neuron disease?

Answer 21

Progressive disease that affects motor neurons transmitting signals between the brain and spinal cord to muscles in the body

Question 22

How are neuro physiotherapists involved in motor neuron disease management?

Answer 22

Breathing exercises to keep lungs clear of secretions, exercises to maximise lung capacity, coughing techniques, breath stacking

Question 23

How are neuro orthotists involved in management of motor neuron disease?

Answer 23

Help with ambulation, UL hand function and neck support

Question 24

How are neuro speech and language therapists involved in motor neuron disease management?

Answer 24

90% of patients suffer with dyarthria du to weakness in bulbar muscles involved in speech = voice banking and communication aids

Question 25

What is Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 25

Chronic condition characterised by motor and non-motor difficulties arising from brain dysfunction through reduced dopamine production

Question 26

What are the three main symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Answer 26

Bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor

Question 27

How are neuro occupational therapists involved in Parkinson’s disease management?

Answer 27

Interventions to enhance ability to participate in ADL, develop coping strategies

Question 28

How are neuro music therapists involved in Parkinson’s disease management?

Answer 28

Aid motor and cognitive rehabilitation, music has positive effect on balance and limb co-ordination

Question 29

How are neuro physiotherapists involved in Parkinson’s disease management?

Answer 29

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