Sensorimotor Approaches

Question 1

Why are there limitations with these approaches?

Answer 1

they dont target the higher levels which include motivation

Question 2

describe the UE muscles in flexor synergy

Answer 2

scapula: retract/elevate
Shoulder: adduction/external rotation
Elbow: flex
Forearm: supinate
Wrist/fingers: flexed

Question 3

Describe UE extensor syngery

Answer 3

Scapula: depressed/protracted
shoulder:internal rotation/adduction
elbow: extension
forearm: pronation
wrist: extended

Question 4

Describe Brunnstroms levels of motor recovery

Answer 4

1: flaccid
2:min movement- reflex-spasticity develops
3: spasticity and voluntary synergy
4: movmt deviates from synergy
5: movement differ- combo
6: spasciticy absent
7: normal function