Pain Treatment Lab

Question 1

Level I Progression

Answer 1

1. Ipsi on slack, contra POSITIONED on tension
2. Ipsi on slack, contra MOVED into tension
3. Ipsi placed in some tension, contra MOVED into tension
4. Contra POSITIONED on tension; ipsi MOVED into more tension
5. Contra POSITIONED in less tension; ipsi MOVED into MORE tension
6. Contra on slack; Ipsi moved into tension (Level 2)

Question 2

Phases of Graded Motor Imagery

Answer 2

1. PNE
2. Laterality
3. Motor Imaging
4. Sensory Discrimination
5. Mirror Therapy

Question 3

Laterality as an Intervention

Answer 3

1. 1-2 hours per day in short sessions
2. Dose/Pace Progress based on irritability
3. Don’t allow physical manipulation
4. Watch for pain behaviors: wincing, breath holding, guarding

Question 4

Mirror Therapy

Answer 4

• Involved side is hidden
• Patient can see the uninvolved side reflected in mirror
• Progress
  a. Static
  b. Simple movements
  c. Functional movements with objects