Recovery of function type beat

Question 1

Mechanism of Neuroplasticity: Collateral sprouting

What is…
neurons that are used frequently develop stronger connections (use it or lose it)

Answer 1

pruning!
all unnecessary neural connections will be destroyed to increase efficiency!

Question 2

Mechanism of Neuroplasticity:

What is it called when an area of the brain takes over lost function of another??

Answer 2

Functional reorganization

Question 3

What is ti called when we experience long-lasting changes in the strength of neuronal connections? Neurons are able to modify the strength and efficacy of synapses.

Answer 3

synaptic plasticity

Question 4

What 2 things influence synaptic plasticity??

Answer 4

environment and experience

Question 5

What is compensation? give an example

Answer 5

Compensation is when Neural tissue acquires a new function that it previously did not have. Additionally, it can be the utilization of an AD to amb/nav environment.
An example of a compensatory strategy is holding onto the bed rail while rolling in bed mobility.

Question 6

Recovery vs Compensation
What strategy returns function to tissue lost in injury?

Answer 6

Recovery, it will restore the ability to perform in the same manner as before the injury.

Question 7

T or F…

The compensation strategy will perform an old movement lost in injury in the same way as before the injury?

Answer 7

FALSE!!!
The compensation strategy will utilize other neural tissue in the area to pick up the lost region. However, due to this, the restored tissue will complete the old movement in a new way.

Question 8

Factors affecting neural recovery: Pharmacology

T or F…
Amphetamines will enhance and stimulate neurotransmitters.

Answer 8

TRUE! think of meth tweakers

Question 9

A pt has had a stroke. When should you begin exercising with them??

Answer 9

at least 24 hours post-stroke.

Question 10

Which of the following terms describes the ability of one part of the brain to take over the role of another part of the brain?

a. functional reorganization
b. collateral sprouting
c. pruning
d. synaptic plasticity

Answer 10

a. functional reorganization

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a compensatory strategy?
a. using a gait belt when amb wit a pt
b. promoting symmetrical weighbearing during STS transfers
c. holding onto bedrail while rolling in bed mobility
d. walking over uneven surfaces.

Answer 11

c. holding onto bedrail while rolling in bed mobility

here the pt themselves is using an external source or “alternate structures” to complete a task