2.12 Interventions for weakness

Question 1

Post Stroke Weakness

Answer 1

Usually on the paretic side contralateral to the brain lesion.

Question 2

Evidence of strength training

Answer 2

strength training exercises 6-8 weeks - improve neural recruitment and efficiency.

Question 3

Weighted strengthening activities

Answer 3

increases bone density

Question 4

Overload principle

Answer 4

muscles must be progressively challenged in order for strengthening to occur.
60-70% 1 rep max of the maximal load must be lifted only once to increase muscle strength.

Question 5

task specific components

Answer 5

training effects are directly related to the type of training demands on the muscle.

Question 6

Cross training

Answer 6

promotes various types of contractile muscle demands while preforming different tasks.
May not be beneficial at least immediately.

Question 7

Reversibility

Answer 7

concept that if strength training doesn’t continue than the effects could be reversed.