Week 4.9 Interventions with Sensory Impairment

Question 1

what are some sensory impairments

Answer 1

hypo/hyper sensitivity, anesthesia, reduced discrimination, reduced registration and sensory neglect

Question 2

what kind of functional impact does sensory impairments have

Answer 2

wide reaching, walking, mobility, ADL, vocational

Question 3

what are some preparatory interventions for sensory impairments

Answer 3

facilitating recovery or compensating for impairments

Question 4

TF: sensory input may be uncomfortable

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

what must we address with sensory impairments

Answer 5

underlying things like weakness, tightness, endurance

Question 6

sensory intervention not only leads to improvements at the impairment and functional levels, but also affects…

Answer 6

brain plasticity

Question 7

cutaneous input activates

Answer 7

both sensory and motor cortices for an hour

Question 8

constant participation in sensory modalities may lower

Answer 8

sensory threshold required for firing and processing.

Question 9

specific recommendation for decreased proprioception

Answer 9

deep pressure to the joint and muscle sensory receptors

Question 10

specific recommendation for decreased proprioception

Answer 10

deep pressure to the joint and muscle sensory receptors

Question 11

intermittent pneumatic compression is effective in treating

Answer 11

decreased sensation

Question 12

thermo modalities are useful for

Answer 12

hyposensation

Question 13

why would we want to do sensory retraining with hyposensitivity

Answer 13

active exercises to improve localization, increasing awareness and interpretation

Question 14

can we use NMES and TENS for hyposensitivity

Answer 14

yes

Question 15

what are some compensatory strategies for hyposensitivity

Answer 15

Home and work modifications, AD, cushions and mattresses for skin protection, translating sensory input from a hypo functioning area to a intact one (like a device that senses you lost balance, buzzes, so you can correct)

Question 16

what are some techniques to treat hypersensitivity

Answer 16

sensory integration theory 
brushing 
vibration 
enviro modifications, 
avoid sensory stimulation (like tags in a shirt)external compression

Question 17

what are some interventions for paresthesia

Answer 17

paresthesia is altered or uncomfortable sensations including numbness, tingling, stinging, burning or pain, and can be helped with ESTIM