Treatments

Question 1

How to treat spasticity?

Answer 1

Standing: LL & trunk anitgravity, psychological.
Aerobic/resistance exercise - Maintain ROM, More strength, enhance motor relearning.
Active stretching
Positioning - maintain a stretch
Same with splinting.

Question 2

How to treat decreased sensation?

Answer 2

Use different diff surfaces,
Hot and cold

Question 3

How to treat balance issues?

Answer 3

Proprioceptive exercises (diff surfaces).
Diff base of support,
no visual feedback,
out of base support,
Out of it while moving.

Question 4

How to treat parkinsons?

Answer 4

Use cueing (visual, tactile, audible)
Balance training,
doing strength training,
Falls prevention and how to backward chain.

Question 5

How to treat foot drop?

Answer 5

Use FES, use splint, Active assisted exercises.

Question 6

How to teach pressure relief?

Answer 6

Lean forward and touch toes.
Lean on to one arm on a surface.
Lift your bottom of your seat using triceps.

Question 7

How to treat falls?

Answer 7

Remove rugs/fall hazards.
Use night lights.

Question 8

How to treat fatigue?

Answer 8

Primary (deyelin, inflam)
Secondary (weakness,pain,depression…)
Use a fatigue diary
Pace activites
Prioritise
Mindfulness,
aeorbic balance,