Week 2 - Early rehab U+LL Flashcards
1
Q
Explain neuroplasticity
A
The adaptive capacity of the CNS and its ability to modify it’s own structural organisation and functioning
2
Q
What affects motor learning (6)
A
Age Co-morbidities Medications Genetics Exercise and pre-conditioning Prognosis/ diagnosis
3
Q
What are the different stages of motor learning?
A
Cognitive
Associative
Autonomous
4
Q
What are the benefits of standing?
A
Increase WB Increase strength Psychological Visual stimulation Increase bone density CR benefits Relieves pressure Bowel and bladder
5
Q
What are the recognised treatment options early post stroke and TBI?
A
Care of shoulder - education, positioning, supportive device Strengthening Sensory retraining Mirror box Mental training FES
6
Q
How do you take care of the early-stage hemiplegic shoulder?
A
Positioning for support
Potential sling use
Ensure safe and supportive handling
Pain management
7
Q
What strengthening techniques can you use at early stage?
A
Holding Following Placing Combine with taping Combine with approximation
8
Q
What outcome measures can you use for UL Ax?
A
MAS - Motor Ax Scale 9 hole peg Fugl-Meyer Action Research arm test Wolf motor function test
