review Flashcards
basal ganglia
dyskinesia
involuntary movement
cerebellum
ataxia
shaky movement unsteady
poor balance and coordination
movements that require a lot of control are super challenging (writing dressing)
motor cortex
spasticity
stiff muscles
most common
hemiplegia cp
affects one side of the body and head
diplegia cp
lower limbs affected more often
tetraplegia cp
affects 3 limbs trunk and head
quadriplegia cp
affects all 4 limbs trunk and head
level 5
FT WC users
need a lot of support for posture and body control
level 4
WC users
ability to use it independently (power or manual)
physical assistance for transfers
level 3
some ability to walk with support
WC users for distances
stairs with railing with supervision or assistance
sitting with seatbelt
needs assistance STS
level 2
some awkwardness but can walk on their feet with cane or walker
use hands to STS
climb stairs with railing or person
wheeled mobility for long distances
level 1
walk independently
sits with hands free to play
stairs and curbs without railings
