Reaching And Manipulation After Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
Describe NSF guidelines for UL rehab
A
A - constraint induced movement therapy
B - repetitive task specific training
B - mechanical assisted training
In addition to the above: B - mental practice C - EMG biofeedback C - ES C - mirror therapy C - bilateral training
2
Q
Describe benefits of smart arm
A
Barker (2008)
12hrs over 4/52 Better item 6 MAS triceps strength Reaching force Reaching distance High intensity of practice
3
Q
Describe the use of CIMT
A
Wolf (2006)
Overcome learned non-use
I: 10deg wrist ext, thumb Abd and ext of two digits
90% day, 14 days
4
Q
Describe characteristics of UL function after stroke
A
Slow Poor timing More trunk mvmt Wide hand aperture Jerky
