Week 5- SCI Treatment Considerations Part 2 Flashcards
PART 1: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
PART 1: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Physical Activity After SCI:
- __ strength, endurance, mobility, sleep, self-image, blood lipid profiles
- __ risk of premature mortality
- __ anxiety, loneliness, depression, stress, heart disease, BP, respiratory illness, diabetes, obesity, and other medical complications
- ↑
- ↓
- ↓
What are some methods we implement physical activity with SCI patients?
- arm ergometry
- FES UE or LE cycle
- WC propulsion
- adaptive rowing machines
- adaptive biking
What are the (2) primary guidelines for SC physical activities?
- Cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength
- Cardiometabolic health benefits
Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Muscle Strength:
- ____ minutes mod-vigorous intensity aerobic exercise _x/week.
- __ sets of strength exercises _x/week for each major functioning muscle group with mod-vigorous intensity.
- 20 minutes mod-vig aerobic 2x/week
- 3 sets mod-vig strength exercises 2x/week
Cardiometabolic Health:
-___ minutes _x/week of mod-vigorous intensity aerobic exercise.
-30 minutes 3x/week
Be sure to take any of the following into consideration when looking at changes that can occur after an SCI:
- Musculoskeletal = decreased _____________
- Respiratory = decreased _____________
- Cardiovascular = ________________
- ANS = _____ regulation and impaired ___________
- Musculoskeletal: decreased bone density
- Respiratory: decreased pulmonary reserve
- Cardiovascular: orthostatic hypotension
- Autonomic nervous system: temperature regulation, impaired sweat glands
For anyone with an injury at ____ or above, we should be concerned of ANS dysfunction.
-T6
- Do individuals with tetraplegia and high paraplegia experience blunted HR response to low activity and a low VO2 peak?
- What may be warranted?
- Yes
- Vascular support (TED stockings, abdominal binder) may be warranted
Contraindications to Exercise Testing and Training in SCI. (7)
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Severe or infected skin on weight bearing surfaces
- Symptomatic hypotension
- Urinary tract infection
- Unstable fractures
- Uncontrolled hot/humid environments
- Insufficient ROM to perform exercises task
PART 2: MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
PART 2: MANUAL WHEELCHAIRS
Picking out a WC….
- What_________is used in fabricating the wheelchair frame.
- What_______or design of the frame is chosen.
- What________are included.
- What________are available.
- material
- shape
- components
- adjustments
What is the primary goal of WC prescription?
-Finding the combination of parts that produces the LIGHTEST wheelchair.
Why do we want a lightweight WC?
-Less force needed for propulsion, less stress on shoulders.
- What must a WC be made out of to be considered an Ultra-Lightweight Manual WC?
- What are the wheelchairs called?
- Why are titanium WCs more common than carbon fiber?
- Titanium or carbon fiber (titanium more common, carbon fiber lighter)
- K0005 (or K5)
- Carbon fiber is more expensive, material is more difficult to shape, less impact resistance (doesn’t minimize vibration)
In regards to K5 WCs, what are the types of frames? (3)
- Box frame
- Cantilever frame
- Folding frame
- What is the difference between a box frame and cantilever frame?
- What is the good things about folding frames?
- Cantilever folds in half differently and tends to be easier to travel around.
- Footrests are swing-away in folding frame.
What are the 3 main types of cushions?
- Air
- Gel
- Hybrid
Air Cushion:
- _________ level of protection for skin
- Comes in low-, mid-, high-grade
- ______ maintenance, can pop.
- More disruptive to ___________.
- highest
- high maintenance
- posture
Gel Cushion:
- ____ protective of skin, but still highly superior to typical foam cushions
- _____ maintenance
- less protective of skin
- less maintenance
Hybrid Cushion:
- Combination air or gel and _______.
- Offers additional stability over ________ thighs.
- Good option for patients who need air but struggle with postural implications.
- foam
- posterior thighs
- If you patient has skin breakdown or a history, which cushion will they use?
- What are the biggest cons to this?
- Air Cushion
- Often pop, low stability in regards to support
Which cushion is better for postural support?
-Gel Cushion
Which cushion offers stability over the posterior thighs?
Hybrid Cushion
What are the 3 types of back rests?
- Low Back
- Mid Back
- High Back
Low Back:
- _______ supportive.
- Allows for _____ upper trunk movement.
- Least likely to get in way of _________.
- least supportive
- full
- propulsion
Mid Back:
- Extends to just below ___________ of scapula.
- May get in way of ________ movements.
- inferior angle
- scapular
High Back:
- ______ supportive.
- Restrictive to scapular movement and certain _________ movements.
- most supportive
- shoulder
- Each height option for backrests also come with different options for _______.
- What are the 2 options?
- DEPTH
- Lateral and Deep
- _______ depth has minimal lateral support to trunk and allows for more freedom of trunk movements.
- ______ offers much more lateral support but is more restrictive?
- Lateral
- Deep
What is one way we can offset instability provided from someone who is using air roho cushion?
-Lateral support to help with postural sway.
What are the 3 types of armrests?
- None
- Swing-away
- Flip-back
Armrests (None):
- For more _________ wheelchair users.
- Offers more freedom of movement, but lose benefits of armrest (stability, ___________ surface).
- advanced
- push up surface
Armrests (Swing-away):
- Easiest to operate, do not need _______/______.
- Unable to attach trough or table if needed.
-wrist/hand
Armrests (Flip-back):
- Need adequate ______ and ______ use.
- More versatile - Able to attach trough or table.
-hand and finger
What are the 2 types of Footrests?
- Rigid
- Swing-away
Footrests (Rigid):
- _____ maintenance.
- Extra thing to maneuver feet around during transfers.
-Less maintenance
Footrests (Swing-away):
- Ideal for individuals participating in ____ trials.
- Need adequate ______ and _______ function to operate.
- gait trials
- hand and wrist
What are the 3 considerations when looking at wheels?
- Rubber
- Air
- Push-Rims