SCI treatment pt 2 Flashcards
benefits of physical activity and exercise in SCI pts
- increased strength, endurance, mobility, sleep, self-image, blood lipid profiles
- decreased risk of premature mortality
- decreased anxiety, loneliness, depression, stress, heart disease, BP, respiratory illness, DM, obesity, and other medical complications
methods for physical activity and exercise in SCI pts
- arm ergometry
- FES UE or LE cycle
- wheelchair propulsion
- adaptive rowing machines
- adaptive bicycling
what are the 2 primary guidelines for SCI physical activity?
- cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength
- cardiometabolic health benefits
specific parameters for cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength
- 20 min moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise 2x/week
- 3 sets of strength exercises 2x/week for each major functioning muscle group
- moderate to vigorous intensity
parameters for cardiometabolic health in SCI pts
- 30 min 3x/week of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise
Considerations for Physical activity and Exercise in SCI pts
- be sure to take into consideration any MSK, respiratory, CV, and autonomic nervous system changes that can occur after SCI
- MSK → decreased BMD
- Respiratory → decreased pulmonary reserve
- CV → OH
- Autonomic NS → temp regulation, impaired sweat glands
exercise response in tetraplegic and high paraplegic SCI pts
blunted HR response to activity, low VO2 peak
vascular support (TED stockings, abdominal binder) may be warranted
at what level of SCI should we consider autonomic nervous system impairments?
T6 and above
Contraindications to exercise testing and training in SCI
- Autonomic dysreflexia
- Severe or infected skin on weight bearing surfaces
- Symptomatic hypotension
- UTI
- Unstable fractures
- Uncontrolled hot/humid environments
- Insufficient ROM to perform exercise tasks
Manual WC considerations when picking out a wheelchair
- what material is used in fabricating the WC frame
- what shape or design of the frame is chosen
- what components are included
- what adjustments are available
what is the primary goal of WC prescription?
finding the combo of parts that produces the lightest WC
list materials that can be used to make a WC as well as potential frames
- Materials
- titanium
- carbon fiber
- Frames
- box frame
- cantilever frame
- folding frame
options for cushion
- Air
- Gel
- Hybrid
considerations for air cushions
- highest level of protection for skin
- comes in low, mid, and high grade
- high maintenance, can pop
- more disruptive to posture
considerations for gel cushions
- less protective of skin, but still highly superior to typical foam cushions
- less maintenance
considerations for hybrid cushions
- combo of air or gel and foam
- offers additional stability over posterior thighs
- good option for pts who need air but struggle with postural implications
- but lose full coverage/protection
options for back rests on WC
- low back
- mid back
- high back
considerations for low back
- least supportive
- allows for full upper trunk movement
- least likely to get in way of propulsion
considerations for mid back WC
- extends to just below inferior angle of scapula
- may get in way of scapular movements
considerations for high back
- most supportive
- restrictive to scapular movement and certain shoulder movements
each height also comes with different options for depth, describe them
- Lateral
- minimal lateral support to trunk
- allows for more freedom for trunk movements
- Deep
- offers much more lateral support
- more restrictive
options for armrests on WC
- none
- swing-away
- flip-back
considerations to no arm-rests
- for more advanced WC users
- offers more freedom of movement, but lose benefits of armrest (stability, push up surface)
considerations of swing-away armrests
- easiest to operate, do not need wrist/hand
- unable to attach trough or table if needed
considerations to flip-back armrests
- need adequate hand and finger use
- more versatile - able to attach trough or table
options for foot rests/leg rests on WC
- rigid
- less maintenance
- extra thing to manever feet around during transfers
- swing-away
- ideal for pts participating in gait trails
- need adequate hand and wrist function to operate
options for wheels on WC
- rubber
- air
- push-rims
considerations for rubber wheels
- heavier option
- way less maintenance