Brunnstrom tx approach - 1

Question 1

what is true after a CVA

Answer 1

limited option for movement

flexion usually returns first in the UE

extension usually returns first in the LE

Question 2

synergy

Answer 2

general working together

Question 3

normal synergy is

Answer 3

purposeful

efficient

precise

makes sense

unlimited combinations of movement

Question 4

abnormal synergy

Answer 4

movements that is bound together

Question 5

abnormal synergy is

Answer 5

stereotyped

primitive

reflexive

automatic

limited combinations of movements

muscles are bound together

Question 6

shoulder girdle flexion synergy

Answer 6

elevation and retraction

Question 7

should flexion synergy

Answer 7

ABD to 90

ER

Question 8

elbow flexion synergy

Answer 8

flexion

Question 9

forearm flexion synergy

Answer 9

supination

Question 10

wrist flexion synergy

Answer 10

flexion

Question 11

fingers flexion synergy

Answer 11

flexion

Question 12

shoulder girdle extension synergy

Answer 12

depression and protraction

Question 13

shoulder extension synergy

Answer 13

adduction and IR

Question 14

elbow extension synergy

Answer 14

extension

Question 15

forearm extension synergy

Answer 15

pronation

Question 16

wrist extension synergy

Answer 16

extension

Question 17

finger extension synergy

Answer 17

flexion

Question 18

typical hemi arm posture is the

Answer 18

combination of flexion and extension arm patterns

Question 19

hemi arm posture

Answer 19

shoulder adduction (extension pattern)

elbow flexion (flexion pattern)

forearm pronation (extension pattern)

wrist flexion (flexion pattern)

Question 20

hip extensor synergy

Answer 20

extension

adduction

IR

Question 21

knee extensor synergy

Answer 21

extension

Question 22

foot/ankle extensor synergy

Answer 22

PF and inversion

Question 23

hip flexor synergy

Answer 23

flexion

ABD

ER

Question 24

knee flexor synergy

Answer 24

flexion to 90

Question 25

foot/ankle flexor synergy

Answer 25

DF and Inversion

Question 26

what is typical hemi leg posture

Answer 26

combination of flexion and extension patterns

Question 27

hemi leg posture

Answer 27

hip flexion and ADD knee extension ankle PF

Question 28

abnormal postural reflex activity includes

Answer 28

associated reactions abnormal postural reflexes

Question 29

associated reactions are a

Answer 29

type of abnormal synergy reflex contraction of a muscle

Question 30

what may associated reactions include

Answer 30

involuntary limb movement

Question 31

when are associated reactions commonly associated

Answer 31

when spasticity is present

Question 32

when are associated reactions more pronounced

Answer 32

when moving against resistance

Question 33

what may be needed to evoke a response --> associated response

Answer 33

repeated stimuli

Question 34

when may associated reactions be present

Answer 34

years after onset of hemiplegia

Question 35

when may associated reactions occur

Answer 35

variety of conditions presence of spasticity when pt has certain degree of control of limb movements

Question 36

key concept of associated reactions

Answer 36

does not show you pt's ability to voluntarily move shows you that there is a way to initiate movement