(P5) Lower Limb Rehab Flashcards
1
Q
What can go wrong in a neurological patient?
A
- Body alignment over base
- Available ROM & strength
- Postural tone
- Body weight transfers
- Swing initiation
- Sequencing & timing
2
Q
Where do you start the exam of the LL?
A
- stand
- make sure foot mobile to accept BOS
- work on stance phase first
- work in close chain for strengthening first
3
Q
What is LSVT Big training?
A
- intensive amplitude based exercise program for limb motor control
- 16 sessions over a single month
4
Q
What is the main aim of LSVT Big training?
A
- learn to use bigger movements in daily lives
- better posture
- better flexibility & mvmt
- better balance
5
Q
What is neurorehabilitation?
A
a problem solving approach to rehabilitation based on systems theory of movement control, integrating evidence from neurophysiology, biomechanics and motor learning
6
Q
What is neuroplasticity?
A
ability of the nervous system to adapt or modify in response to imposed change
7
Q
What is involved in closed chain movements?
A
- Weight bearing distal segment fixed
- multiple muscle groups
- multi-planar movement
- balance concentric & eccentric
- facilitates muscle co-contraction
8
Q
What is involved in open chain movements?
A
- non-weight bearing distal segment moves freely
- single muscle group
- single axis & plane
- mainly concentric muscle action
9
Q
What is intensity in neurorehabilitation?
A
Duration session (in hours) x no. of session a week x no. of weeks
