Weakness:

Question 1

Caused by damage to _____ cortex or ______ (corticospinal) tracts

Answer 1

motor

pyramidal

Question 2

Varies from _____ paresis to total paralysis of _____ extremities and ______

Answer 2

mild
involved
trunk

Question 3

Initial ______ is usually more pronounced in the _____ extremities

Answer 3

involvement

Lower

Question 4

Disuse ____ and ______ are common due to _______ function

Answer 4

atrophy
osteoporosis
decreased

Question 5

Contractures of _____ flexors, _____ flexors and ankle _________ are common

Answer 5

hip
knee
plantar flexors

Question 6

Treatment: Important not to produce excessive fatigue or heat

Answer 6

• Low to moderate resistance strengthening and endurance exercises
• Exercises in cool water, cool room, or with cool clothing
• Include rest periods (circuit training)
• Allow/encourage pt to be independent as possible with ADL’s
• Breathing ex’s

Question 7

Low to moderate resistance strengthening and endurance ex’s:

Answer 7

• Pt’s in earlier stages benefit more

- Need to monitor pt for any increase in symptoms due to heat or fatigue

Question 8

Encourage pt to be independent as possible with ADL’s:

Answer 8

May need energy conservation techniques

Question 9

Breathing ex’s:

Answer 9

INcluding cough

-May be helpful if respiratory mm are affected