quiz #2 Flashcards
necrosis of tissue in CNS results in formation of ____, which is referred to as a lesion
scar tissue
progressive CNS conditions
*symptoms & degree of disability increase over time as a result of disease process
Parkinson’s & MS
non-progressive CNS conditions
*specific symptoms caused by lesion do not get worse
hemiplegia, spinal cord injuries & cerebral palsy
what type of gait is present with hemiplegia or MS?
circumduction gait
(also CP if clt is able to walk)
what type of gait is present with Parkinson’s?
festinating gait
spasticity can occur with what type of disorders?
hemiplegia, MS, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy
loss of inhibition of alpha motor neuron firing, resistance of a limb to passive movement
spasticity
flexor pattern of the upper body
-flexion of head & trunk towards affected side
-depression of SH
-retraction of scapula
-int.R & ADD of GH joint
-flexion of elbow
-pronation of forearm
-flexion of wrist
-fingers with thumb ADD
extensor pattern of the upper body
-slight ext of NK & head with trunk bent away from affected side
-scapula retracted
-int.R of GH joint
-elbow rigidly extended
-pronation of forearm
-hand either in flexion forming tight first, or in flexion at PIP & DIP joint
-palm faces backwards
flexor pattern of the lower body
-ABD, ext.R & flexion of hip
-flexion of knee
-dorsiflexion & inversion of ankle
-flexion of toes
extensor pattern of the lower body
-ADD, int.R & extension of hip
-extension of knee
-plantarflexion & inversion of ankle
causes person to vigorously extend limbs while arching back, triggered by stimulation or pressure to back of head or trunk
extensor thrust pattern
can accompany extensor thrust pattern, teeth clenched together with extreme force, most common with head injuries
bite reflex
stiffening of legs in extension or tight flexion, can occur in response to pressure on ball of foot or stretching of plantar surface of foot by dorsiflexing toes
positive supporting reaction
stimulus to palmar surface of hand can elicit ____ reflex which results in withdrawal of entire arm into a tightly flexed position
grasp reflex
factors influencing spasticity
limb position, emotional state, physical exertion, pain, communication challenges, meeting new people
resistance to movement in flexion, extension & rotation
commonly present in clients with Parkinson’s
rigidity
*can result in painful cramps, pain, numbness, achiness
rigidity - palpated as a uniform resistance throughout the ROM of an affected joint
lead pipe rigidity
rigidity - ratchet-like movement of affected limb, limb moved a short distance through the ROM but movement is interrupted by a tremor
cogwheel rigidity
techniques to reduce spasticity
gentle, repetitive stroking, GTO release, rhythmical rocking
*movements never forced
techniques to reduce rigidity
decreasing SNS, swedish techniques followed by heat, slow, passive stretches
CI for a client with MS
extreme hydrotherapy
a non-progressive condition of paralysis on one side of the body as a result of a brain lesion
hemiplegia
*occurs on one side of body, opposite to side on which lesion has occurred
stroke that lasts for less than 24 hours is called a…
transient ischemic attack (TIA)