vision / somatosensation Flashcards

1
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visual acuity

A

how clearly we see

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2
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visual processing

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refers to accurate input and integration

guides motor output

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3
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two systems of visual processing

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spatial, ambient: magnocellular

object, focus: parvocellur

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4
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spatial ambient vision

A

magnocellular
where am I, where is it

proactive
fast, subconscious

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5
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object, focal vision

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parvocellular

what is it
reactive
slower, detailed, object ID

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6
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role of vision in movement

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provides exertnal cues for verticality / motion detection

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7
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visual info better for __ movements, and __ contorl

A

slow

feedforward

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8
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feedforward control

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proactive anticipatory

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9
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feedback control

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reactive componsentory

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10
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APA

A

ability to predict upcoming obstacles

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11
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CPA

A

react to unanticipated dirsuptions

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12
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behaviour signs impaired vision in mobily

A
postural sway
falls
hesitancy to go out at night 
walks slowly
hits things
uses somatosensory / auditory cues to navigate obstacles
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13
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behaviour signs may present with UE use

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inaccurate reaching

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14
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post traumatic vision syndrome

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eyes drifting
double blurred vision
light sensitve
concentration difficulties

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15
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___ common in post traumatic vision syndrome

A

over focalization

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16
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over focalization

A

detail first
spatial awareness second

trouble releasing fixation
trouble switching from focal to spatial systems or using both together

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17
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Visual midline shift snydomre

A

after TBI or CVA
spatial visual process changes it orientation
both lateral and traverse midline affected

18
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are both lateral and transereev midline effected in visual midline shift syndrome

A

yes

19
Q

is VOMS a sideline assessment

A

no its screening tool for mTBI and concussion

20
Q

intervention for impaired vision

A

maximize visual inputs
, somatosensation to compensate, vestibular input if balance impaired

CNIB referral
visual therapy

21
Q

example if maximizing use of visual inputs

A

eye path for diplopia

gaze stability exercises

22
Q

example of use of somatosensation to compensate

A

walking aid

23
Q

somatosensation

A
collective term for 
touch temp 
body position
pain vibration
pressure
24
Q

how is somatosensation recognized

A

mechanorecepotrs
thermoreception
proprioception
nociception

25
Q

what does pain n temp tract

A

lateral spino thalmist

26
Q

vibration and position sense from tract

A

dorsal

27
Q

individuals with somatosensation impaired could have

A
hypersensitive
hypo sensitivity
numbness
neuropathic pain
complex regional pain
dec prop, touch
28
Q

somatosensation imparied at risk for

A

pressure sores and burns

29
Q

somatosensation provides info on

A

body position in reference to supported surface

relationship body segs to one another

30
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____ enabled by interaction of sensory and motor systems

A

stereogensis

31
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how does somatosensation in postural control

A

orientated / posture

32
Q

T/F somatosensation is necessary for skill acquisition

A

t

33
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t/f the role of afferent input changes based on type of learning

A

true (i.e fast or slow, visually guided or not)

34
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behaviours suggesting impaired somatosensation

A
balance
spontaneous use of limb
sensory ataxia
can't sustain a contraction (grip_
can't learn new skills but can do old
35
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assessment for somatosensation

A

light touch
temp
pain (sharp dull)
joint position sense

36
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intervention for impaired somatosensation

A
educate on limb protection / skin care
maximize cog / somatosensory input
maximize vestibular input
education on evneiorment
adaptive equipment
increase confidence
37
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example convictive somatosensory input

A

imagery

mirror

38
Q

how to maximize use of available somatosensation

A
LE balance
minimize edema 
promote active movement
promote changes in sensory stimule
desensitize hyper sensitivity
39
Q

how to maximize visual input

A

look at hand before reaching
look ahead to future foot placement
declutter
night light

40
Q

how to maximize use of vestibular inputs

A

train balance with eyes closes

41
Q

what might you educate your client on with impaired somatosensation

A

dark rooms

hot stoves