The Neuro PT Exam Flashcards
What are the components of the PT exam?
Pt observation
Pt history
Review of systems
Tests and measures
When does patient observation begin?
the second we see the pt
What are the key components of pt observation?
Resting posture
Quality of movement
Quantity of movement
What information does pt observation give us?
(On the ICF model)
Body structures and functions
Activity limitations
What information does pt history give us? (ICF Model)
Participation restrictions
Environmental Factors
Personal factors
What information does ROS give us? (ICF Model)
Body structures and functions
Personal factors
What is dysmetria?
inability to judge distance to target during movement
What is dysdiadochokinesia?
looks at rapid alternating movements (foot tapping)
muscle agonist and antagonist
What is coordination?
The ability to produce controlled, smooth and accurate movement of both the agonists and antagonistic muscle groups
What are the three things that coordination requires?
sequencing, timing and grading of activation of multiple muscle groups
What is motor control?
Initiating, directing and grading normal quality movement
