Chunk Five Flashcards
(58 cards)
tummy time
placement of infant in prone position during periods of wakefulness to facilitate development or oral, fine and gross motor skills
adaptive positioning
modifications made to the position of a client during an activity to optimize trunk stability and postural alignment intended to improve:
upper extremity control
range of vision
swallowing ability
interactions within the environment
pursed lip breathing
technique used to control dynspnea/SOB by inhaling through the nose, with mouth closed, followed by slow exhale through pursed lips
diaphragmatic breathing
breathing technique used to control SOB with the following steps;
place hand on abdomen
inhale to fill the lungs with a slow and deep breath
pay attention to chest moving slightly and abdomen rising
exhale while abdomen relaxes
relaxation breathing
breathing technique used to control SOB and decrease rate of respiration with the following steps:
exhale completely
deeply inhale while counting
exhale slowly while counting at a rate greater than during inhalation
repeat at comfortable rate then return to normal breathing
body mechanics
application of kinesiology to promote proper alignment, position, and efficient use of the body during physical task activities,
principles include of body mechanics include:
plan movement
load close to body and bend knees when lifting
ensure solid base of support and use inertia when appropriate
myoelectric prosthesis
type of prosthesis used for a person following amputation that uses electrical signals from existing muscles to control the movement of the artificial limb
body-powered terminal device
component attached to the distal end of prosthesis that is operated by forces generated by the body and enables a person to hold and stabilize objects, types include hand and hook designs with voluntary opening or voluntary closing features
body powered prosthesis
type of upper limb prosthetic device that is operated using a harness and the movement of the body to generate forces through a cable control system
serial casting
specialized intervention technique used to increase ROM of a joint, inolves applying a series of well-padded casts to the limb to hold the target joint in a sub-maximal stretch
requires changing the cast at scheduled intervals to progressively increase ROM
orthosis
custom-made or prefabricated device used to immobilize, mobilize, or restrict one or more joints, typically used to
maintain alignment promote healing improve function restrict motion prevent contractures correct deformities
restriction orthosis
classification of an arthosis intended to limit partial mobility of one or more joints while allowing free movement through the remaining arc of motion typically used to
allow controlled motion
decrease risk of scar adhesions
mnimized risk of contracture
improve functional use
immobilization orthotic
classification of a custom-made or prefabricated orthosis intended to prevent movement of one or more joints, typically used to:
maintain tissue length
preserve joint alignment
maintain/protect a fracture reduction
protect a healing/repaired nerve or tendon
mobilization orthosis
classification of a custom made or prefabricated orthosis intended ot move one or more joints using applied, controlled tension, typically used to
promote tissue remodeling
elongate/stretch adhesions
substitute for weak or absent motion
provide resistance for strengthening
orthotic nomenclature: design descriptors
terms traditionally used to describe characteristics of orthotic devices that may be included as part of an orthotic prescription to help identify an orthosis using non -modified orthosis classification system nomensclature ie:
digit based hand based thumb based forearm based arm based
ON: modified orthosis classification system
system used to describe an orthosis for outpatient billing and reimbursement purposes based on the HCPCS typically corresponds to a specific “L-code”
replaces the traditional term “splints” with “orthotics”
ON: anatomical descriptors
naming convention used to describe the anatomical location of an orthosis for outpatient billing and reimbursement purposes, based on the HCPCS
ie:
EWHFO: elbow wrist hand finger orthosis
WHFO: wrist hand finger orthosis
HFO: hand finger orthosis
common names of restriction orthoses
names commonly used to describe this category of orthotic device include:
buttonhole PIP extnesion orthosis
anticlaw buckle orthosis
MCP joint ulnar deviation orthosis
meunster orthosis
may be included as part of an orthotic prescription to help identify an orthosis using non-modified orthosis classification system nomenclature
mobilization orthoses
names of comonly used to describe this category of orthotic device include:
tenodesis orthosis radial nerve pasly orthosis palmar ABduction orthosis dynamic flexion assist orthosis interphalangeal flexion orthosis
may be included as part of an orthotic prescription to help identify an orthosis using non-modified orthosis classification system nomenclature
common names of immobilzation orthoses
names commonly used to describe this catergory of orthotic device include:
volar wrist orthosis thumb spica orthosis dorsal blocking orthosis resting hand orthois metacarpal fracture brace
may be included as part of an orthotic prescription ot help identify an orthosis usign non-modfiied orthosis classification system nomenclature
palmer crease
a crease on the hand that indicates areas of joint mobility and must be considered when fabricating and fitting an orthosis
types of palmer creases
distal
proximal
thenar
hypothenar
handling characteristics of thermoplastic material: memory:
capacity of thermoplastic material to retain its original properties when reheated, recommended when frequent re-molding may be necessary
