TREATMENT + CASE STUDIES Flashcards
What are the 4 main treatment focuses? (aims of intervention)
Restore, Adapt, Maintain or Prevent symptoms
How would you treat 2/5 power shoulder (flexion & abduction) with subluxation causing an inability to use the upper limb in functional tasks?
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How would you treat 3/5 power hip & knee (extension) causing difficulty with standing and transfers?
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How would you treat altered coordination (ataxia) during a heel/shin test causing difficulty with mobility?
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How would you treat poor sitting balance - meaning the patient cannot sit independently?
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How would you treat a positive Rhomberg (reduced standing balance, needs AO1 to stand safely)?
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How would you treat a 3/5 power elbow and wrist (extension) causing difficulty with dressing/washing-up or reaching high for items?
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How would you treat 1/5 power hip flexion/extension?
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How would you treat poor postural control with kyphotic posture causing pain and reduced balance?
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How would you treat poor bed mobility causing difficulties with turning over in bed, and getting in/out of bed?
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How would you treat freezing and poor initiation in gait?
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How would you treat reduced dynamic balance when walking, causing frequent falls?
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How would you treat altered coordination in the finger-to-nose test and rhythmical hand-tapping test causing difficulty with reach to grasp and fine motor coordination?
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How would you treat 1/5 power in ankle dorsiflexion causing altered gait patterns?
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How would you treat an altered tone in the gastrocnemius causing an altered gait pattern?
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