other rehab techniques

Question 1

Biomechanical analysis of reaching for a cup- trunk and head

Answer 1

stability of the trunk and the scapula- ES and abdominals working isometrically- if reaching sideways- isotonic activity
movement of head and eyes- isotonic activity of sternocleidomastoid scalenes and eye muscles

Question 2

Biomechanical analysis of reaching for a cup- arm and fingers

Answer 2

arm and hand movement- isotonic activity of deltoid, RC and triceps
movement of fingers and wrist to grasp- isotonic activity of wrist/finger extensors, followed by finger flexion and adduction and thumb opposition

Question 3

types of grips

Answer 3

digital- pinch, disc, hook, finger push, box, cylindrical, flipped cylindrical, lateral ,tripod
palmer- span, spherical, power, flat hand push
easier ones- cylindrical and palmer, more difficult= pinch

Question 4

additional rehab techniques

Answer 4

saeboflex- glove to assist with gripping, lycra- sensory input and provide leg support by compression, strapping- help to activate muscles

Question 5

ideas of gym ball work

Answer 5

sitting on, sidelying, supine, prone, reaching, rolling

Question 6

pilates

Answer 6

pilates is a physical fitness system that focuses on stable pelvis,

Question 7

cardiorespiratory fitness

Answer 7

exercise to promote improved capacity of the cardiovascular system. The contraction of major muscle groups must be repeated often enough to elevate the heart rate to a target level determined during testing

Question 8

why is cardiorespiratory fitness important

Answer 8

weight reduction, reduced BP (due to growth of capillaries in skeletal muscles leading to reduced resistance in peripheral resistance), reduced LDL, total cholesterol, and raise the HDL, increased ability to use insulin to control glucose levels in the blood, increased chronic anti-inflammatory effect which relates to improved blood vessel function, decreased anxiety and depression, reduced all-cause mortality, immune response- bolsters the response of T and B lymphocytes leading to decreased infection

Question 9

how is cardiorespiratory fitness measured

Answer 9

Gold standard- measuring V02, clinical tests= six min walk test, incremental shuttle walk test

Question 10

CPET

Answer 10

amount of oxygen consumed and C02 produced is measured
VO2 max is when the patient can no longer push themselves due to fatigue, aiming to reach anaerobic threshold when amount of oxygen taken is equal to the amount of CO2 produced

Question 11

cardiovascular fitness post-stroke

Answer 11

reduced by 50% post stroke, impaired balance and coordination, diminished proprioceptive feedback, changes in muscle physiology and inflammation, impaired hemodynamic response, altered metabolic health, respiratory dysfunction

Question 12

keys to exercise- target heart rate

Answer 12

60-80% of max heart rate