Test 2: Stroke rehab pt. 3 Flashcards
types of intervention selection for PT in stroke rehab
Remediation: when there is potential for structure and behavior plasticity
compensation
prevention
what factors affect whether the intervention is geared towards restoration, compensation, or prevention
stage of recovery
task/environment specific factors
pt resources- family, PLOF vs CLOF
attainable goals/DC plan
important PT considerations for evidence based practice
evidence based interventions dont define the scope of PT
focus on exercise that improves movement/motor learning/control
gaps in literature still exist- much of what we do is not in researches extensively yet
All strokes are different- not 1 optimal intervention
early mobilization is supported universally
best interventions are multimodal
factors to take into account when choosing stroke intervention
phase of recovery
severity
pt age
comorbidities
cognitive abilities
communication status
affective status
social and financial resources
potential DC planb
difference between rote exercise vs task specific
task specific = functional task where pt reaches goal in environment
rote = doesn’t have function directly tied to exercise
rationale for task specific training
salient goals
enhanced sensory experience
motor control is goal based
pts have varying abilities - more freedom in achieving task
what is neuro IFRAH
IFRAH = integrative functional rehabilitation and habitation
whole person approach
RESTORE FUNCTION not movement lost
habitation = process of helping those with disabilities attain, keep, or improve skills and functioning for daily living
functional mobility includes
bed mobility
transfers
sitting
standing
why have stroke pts “find midline”
pts with acute neuro disorders often haev misalignment of midline (“inattention”)
use verbal and tactile cues as well as mirror visual feedback
importance of dual task posture activities
better outcomes with dual tasks
enhanced feedback with dual task manipulation of object, overall sensory experience, and meaningfulness of a purposeful activity enhances subject performance
types of visual biofeedback
force platform with screen visual feedback
VR/video games
benefits of visual feedback for postural control and why
reduced sway
improved posture symmetry
improved dynamic stability
movement control is organized around achieving posture control and real time feedback allows for internal cuing to self correct
what is pusher syndrome and possible interventions
pt sits/stands asymmetrically with most weight shifted toward weaker side
have pt look at posture in mirror
pt can lean non affected side toward wall/therapist and keep it there while performing exercise
uses environmental prompts to improve perceptual and visuospatial awareness of body
when to use physical activity vs aerobic training
aerobic = more strenuous; not appropriate in acute stage
physical activity = appropriate in acute; early mobilization
rationale for aerobic training in stroke rehab
CVD and CVA go hand in hand
post stroke deconditioning/pts predisposed to a sedentary lifestyle
- increase fall risk
- decline in ambulation ability
- low level CV exercise is difficult, thus further harming CV system
- inactivity = secondary complications
challenges of aerobic training with stroke patients
many are nonambulatory
poor self efficacy
poor baseline of activity
aerobic training for subacute phase
walking
treadmill
cycle ergometry
seated stepper
non ambulatory aerobic training
UBE
recumbent bike
nu step
aquatic therapy
ambulatory treatment options with support
BWSTT
robotic assisted treatment training
aquatic therapy
aerobic training leads to
improved O2 consumption
improved workload tolerance
decreased fatiguability
improved VS at submax workloads
improved self concept
improved functional activities
what is progressive resistive strength training and its benefits
application of external load in addition to gravity during repetitive movements to overload the muscles generating the movement
improves strength
no evidence for increase in spascticity or decrease in ROM
increases function in the presence of significant weakness