Week 9 - Ataxia Flashcards
1
Q
What is ataxia
A
movement disorder
2
Q
clinical presentation
A
decreased coordination movements
decreased balance
unsteady gait pattern
speech changes
nystagmus
3
Q
Nystagmus
A
involuntary eye movements
4
Q
Symptoms
A
Dysmetria
tremor
dyssynergia
dysdiadochokinesia
hypotonia
weakness, fatigue
dysarthria
muscle spasms
5
Q
Dysmetria
A
under or overshooting
6
Q
dyssynergia
A
sudden velocity change
7
Q
dysdiadochokinesia
A
problems with rapid alternating movements
8
Q
Hypotonia
A
low toned
9
Q
dysarthria
A
poor articulation
10
Q
PT management goals
A
improve balance and postural reactions
develop UE functions
maximize functional mobility independence
11
Q
Specific exercise that can be used for Ataxia
A
Frankel Exercise
