Exam I Flashcards

1
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what are the three main stages of motor learning?

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(1) cognitive
(2) associative
(3) autonomous

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what is the purpose of the cognitive stage?

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develop an overall understanding of the task

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which stage is movement primarily guided by vision?

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cognitive stage

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what are the training strategies for the cognitive stage of motor learning?

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(1) LOTS of extrinsic feedback
(2) verbal instruction
(3) manual guidance
(4) demonstrations
(5) mental practice

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what is the purpose of the associative stage?

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refining the strategy for the task; improving coordination and efficiency

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during what stage of motor learning are proprioceptive cues more important than visual cues?

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associative stage

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during which stage of motor learning does the patient develop a reference of correctness?

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cognitive stage

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what are the training strategies for the associative stage of motor learning?

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(1) video self assessment
(2) less verbal cues
(3) allow for performer to refine movement

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what is the purpose of the autonomous stage?

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movement is refined

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what stage of motor learning is the patient able to perform the task in a variety of environments and able to do secondary tasks?

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autonomous

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what are the training strategies for the associative stage of motor learning?

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(1) primarily intrinsic feedback

(2) treatment is enhanced by a variety of environmental situations

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12
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what is concurrent feedback?

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extrinsic feedback given during the task

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13
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what is terminal feedback?

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extrinsic feedback given at the end of a task

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14
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what is knowledge of performance?

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related to the nature or quality of the movement pattern

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15
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what is knowledge of results?

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terminal feedback about the end result or outcome of the movement

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16
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when is constant feedback given?

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after every trial

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17
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when is delayed feedback given?

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after a brief time delay

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18
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when is summary feedback given?

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after a set number of trials

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how is faded feedback given?

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less frequently with ongoing practice (feedback is faded)

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20
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how is bandwidth feedback given?

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given only if performance falls outside of a predetermined error range

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21
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how does FREQUENT extrinsic feedback affect motor performance and motor learning?

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(1) IMPROVES motor performance

(2) SLOWS motor learning

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22
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how does INFREQUENT extrinsic feedback affect motor performance and motor learning?

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(1) SLOWS motor performance

(2) IMPROVES motor learning

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23
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during which stage of learning is extrinsic feedback used more frequently? which stages is it used less?

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(1) More: cognitive (helps develop reference of correctness

(2) Less: associative and autonomous

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24
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what is massed practice?

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practice time is GREATER than rest time

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25
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what is distributed practice?

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practice time is LESS than or equal to rest time

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26
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what is constant practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?

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(1) practice the same way

(2) promotes motor performance

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what is variable practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?

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(1) practice with variations of the task

(2) promotes motor learning

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28
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what is blocked practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?

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(1) one task practiced repeatedly

(2) promotes motor performance

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29
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what is random practice? is it better for motor performance or motor learning?

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(1) variety of tasks performed in random order

(2) promotes motor learning

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30
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what are the three components of motor function?

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(1) task
(2) individual
(3) environment

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31
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what are four different types of tasks?

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(1) transitional mobility
(2) stability
(3) dynamic postural control
(4) skill

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32
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what is a discrete task?

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has a definite beginning and end (ex. sit to stand)

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33
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what is a continuous task?

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no definite beginning or end (ex. walking or riding a bike)

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34
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what is a serial task?

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series of discrete tasks strung together (ex. getting dressed)

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35
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what is the difference between open and closed tasks?

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open tasks are variable changing environment; closed tasks

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36
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what are two types of mobility dysfunction?

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(1) tissue extensibility (extraarticular)

2) joint mobility (intrarticular

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37
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what are two types of stability dysfunction?

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(1) isolated (isolated weakness, joint laxity, etc.)

2) complex (multiple systems, motor control

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38
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what is the purpose of screening?

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to check risk and protect somebody from something unpleasant or dangerous

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39
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what is the purpose of testing?

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to gauge ability; series of questions, problems and tasks (measurement with no interpretation needed)

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40
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what is the purpose of assessment?

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to estimate inability; calculate a value based on various factors

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41
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what are the 7 components of the FMS?

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(1) deep squat
(2) hurdle step
(3) in-line lunge
(4) shoulder mobility
(5) active SLR
(6) trunk stability push-up
(7) rotary stability

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42
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what are the scores for the FMS?

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0 - pain
1 - can’t perform (no pain)
2 - performs with compensations
3 - performs correctly

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43
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is the FMS a diagnostic tool?

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NO; it’s a screening tool but NOT diagnostic

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44
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how is the SFMA scored?

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(1) Functional Non-painful
(2) Functional Painful
(3) Dysfunctional Painful
(4) Dysfunctional Non-painful

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45
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when creating a functional performance test, what should be included?

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(1) match the sport or occupation
(2) objective
(3) reliable
(4) sensitive to change
(ex. having an athlete perform a S/L leg press)

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46
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what should be addressed first when a patient presents with impairments, mobility or stability?

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generally speaking, mobility is worked on before stability (getting full ROM takes priority)

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47
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what is a Functional Capacity Assessment?

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assessment examine if the patient can do their job and the demands the job imposes on the patient

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48
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what is the difference between an assessment and an evaluation?

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an assessment is collecting objective data and an evaluation is using your clinical decision making to determine what the objective data means

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49
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why were FCE’s created?

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introduced by workers’ comp to help objectively measure a patient’s level if function within the individual’s work environment

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50
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what are a few ways physical therapists can get into preventative medicine within the workplace?

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(1) pre-employment screenings
(2) job analysis
(3) education on body mechanics and prevention of overuse syndromes

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51
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in a workman’s comp situation, who is the most affected person? who the 2nd most affected person?

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(1) 1st: the employee who’s out of work

(2) 2nd: the employer who has to pay an employee not to work

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52
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What grip should be used for PNF techniques?

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-Lumbrical

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53
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What are preporatory verbal cues?

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-ques to get ready for the movement, use in the cognitive stage

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54
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what is a safe functional maximum?

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(1) maximum effort performed safely

2) not dictated by pain (the activity can be safe and be uncomfortable

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55
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What are corrective cues?

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-used to modify or improve the movement

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56
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what are potential outcomes of an FCA?

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(1) return to work
(2) go to work hardening
(3) disability
(4) job modification

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57
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what should be performed prior to an FCA/E?

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a normal PT evaluation so you know the physical limitations

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58
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what is the difference between malingering and symptom magnification?

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(1) malingering: psychological diagnosis (describes motivation)
(2) symptom magnification: describes objective inconsistency of the test (describes behavior)

PTs use symptom magnification NOT malingering

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59
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What is approximation used for?

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-to facilitate a muscle response or extensor pattern and during stabilizing activities

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60
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What is traction used for?

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-To facilitate smooth motion, muscle elongation or resist some part of the motion

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61
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What is irradiation?

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-the spread of a response to a stimuli

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62
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Irradiation response will increase as what increase?

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-Duration or intensity of the stimulus

63
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What is a quick stretches used to facilitate?

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-a muscle contraction and contraction of synergistic muscles

64
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What is the only time you should utilize a quick stretch technique?

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-When you are trying to facilitate a dynamic muscle activity

65
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What is a contraindication of a quick stretch?

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-injury or instability

66
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What is rythmic initiation?

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  • Rythmic motion of the limb/body through a desired range, starting with PROM and working up to resistend
67
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What is rythmic initiation used for? (5)

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-Initiating movement, learning movement, changing the direction of movement, relaxation and Coordination/control

68
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What is dynamic reversals?

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-changing from agonist to antagonist contraction without pause or relaxation

69
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What are Dynamic reversals used for? (5)

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-Changing direction of movement, strength, endurance, coordination and ROM

70
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What are stabilizing reversals?

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  • alternating isometric contraction with stabilizing hold onto agonist, THEN antagonist opposed by enough resistance to prevent movement
  • INTENTION TO MOVE
71
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What does stabilizing reversals help improve? (5)

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-Stability, Strength, Coordination, EnDurance and ROM

72
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What is Rhythmic Stabilization?

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  • Alternating Isometric contraction of agonist patterns against resistance focusing on cocontraction?
  • NO INTENTION TO MOVE
73
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What does Rhythmic Stabilization help with?

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-Everything expect motion (learning, ititiating, starting)

74
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What is repeated Quick Stretch?

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-Stretch Reflex elicited from a muscle under tension of contraction

75
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What can repeated quick stretch help?

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-Everything except pain, relaxation and stability

76
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What is combination of isotonics?

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-use of concentrics, isometrics and eccentrics

77
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What is combination of isotonics used for?

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-Learning a motion, strength, stability, coordination

78
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Hold Relax improves what?

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-ROM, pain and relaxation

79
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What does timing for emphasis improve?

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-strength and coordination

80
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Contract relax improves what?

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-ROM

81
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Hold Relax improves what?

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-ROM, pain and relaxation

82
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why were FCE’s created?

A

introduced by workers’ comp to help objectively measure a patient’s level if function within the individual’s work environment

83
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what are a couple ways physical therapists can get into preventative medicine within the workplace?

A

(1) pre-employment screenings
(2) job analysis
(3) education on body mechanics and prevention of overuse syndromes

84
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in a workman’s comp situation, who is the most affected person? who the 2nd most affected person?

A

(1) 1st: the employee who’s out of work

(2) 2nd: the employer who has to pay an employee not to work

85
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what is the purpose of an FCE? (3)

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(1) determine the presence/degree of
disability
(2) improve job role performance by
identification of functional decrements
(3) improve the likelihood of safe return to
job/task performance
86
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does an FCA look primarily at abilities or disabilities?

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abilities; looking at what the person CAN do functionally

87
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what is a safe functional maximum?

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(1) maximum effort performed safely

2) not dictated by pain (the activity can be safe and be uncomfortable

88
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what are reasons to stop an FCA?

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physiological reasons that can’t be faked (such as angina, SOB, skin color, HR, etc.)

89
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what are potential outcomes of an FCA?

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(1) return to work
(2) go to work hardening
(3) disability
(4) job modification

90
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what should be performed prior to an FCA/E?

A

a normal PT evaluation so you know the physical limitations

91
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what is the difference between malingering and symptom magnification?

A

(1) malingering: psychological diagnosis (describes motivation)
(2) symptom magnification: describes objective inconsistency of the test (describes behavior)

PTs use symptom magnification NOT malingering

92
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When doing Anterior-Elevation/Posterior-Depression of the scapula, and deviation is noted, what should you do?

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-Elevated the scapula, use lateral border to downward rotate and retract it back to neutral

93
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When doing Posterior-Elevation/Anterior-Depression of the scapula, and deviation is noted, what should you do?

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-Move shoulder into posterior elevation and compress and upwardly rotate it

94
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What does Anterior Elevation help with?

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-Reaching, Rolling Forward, Terminal Stance of gait (opposite leg at terminal swing)

95
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What muscle are involved in anterior elevation?

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-Levator, Rhomboids, Serratus

96
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What does posterior depression help with?

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-trunk extension, rolling backward, using crutches, pushing up with a straight trunk

97
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What muscle are involved with posterior depression?

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-lats rhomboids serratus

98
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What does posterior elevation help with?

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-moving backward, reaching back before throwing, donning a shirt

99
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What muscles are involve in posterior elevation?

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-Traps, Levator

100
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What does anterior depression help with?

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-Reaching down, or forward, rolling forward or the end phase of throwing a ball

101
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What muscle are involved in anterior depression of the scauple?

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-Rhomboids, pec major and minor, serratus

102
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What does anterior elevation of the pelvis help with?

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-rolling forward and swing phases of gait

103
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What muscle are involved with anterior elevation of the pelvis?

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-internal/external obliques (ipsilateral)

104
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What does posterior depression of the pelvis help with?

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-terminal stance, jumping, walking stairs, making high steps

105
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What muscles are involved with posterior depression of the pelvis?

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-contralateral internal/external obliques

106
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What does posterior elevation of the pelvis help with?

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-walking backward, preparing to kick a ball

107
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What muscle are involved with posterior elevation of the pelvis?

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-QL, lats, iliocostalis, longissimus

108
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What does anterior elevation of the pelvis help with?

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-going down stair, initial contact, loading response

109
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What muscle are involve in anterior depression of the pelvis?

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-contralateral QL, illiocostalis, longissimus

110
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Scapular anterior elevation with pelvic posterior depression cuases what?

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-Trunk elongation, with rotation (symmetrical reciprocal)

111
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Scapular posterior depression, and pelvic anterior elevation caused what?

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-Trunk shortening, with rotation (symetrical reciprocal)

112
Q

Scapular Anterior Depression and Pelvic anterior Elevation causes what?

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-Massed Flexion (Asymmetrical)

113
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Scapular Posterior depression and pelvic posterior elevation causes what?

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-Massed extension (Asymmetrical)

114
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LE D2 Extension helps with what movements?

A

-Supine to side lying

115
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What functional Activities does UE D1 Extension help with?

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-sit to stand, scooting forward, sit to side lying

116
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What Functional activities does UE D2 flexion help with?

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-reaching a seat belt, reching in general

117
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What functional Activities does UE D2 extension help with?

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-putting on a seat belt, tucking in a shirt

118
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What type of pattern would D1 flexion with D2 flexion be?

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-Bilateral Asymmetrical (both flexed, opposite pattern)

119
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What type of pattern would D1 flexion with D1 extension be?

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-Bilateral Symmetrical Reciprocal (same pattern, opposite movement)

120
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What type of pattern would D1 Flexion and D2 extension be?

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-Bilateral Symmetrical Reciprocal

121
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Chops and Lifts are considered to be what type of pattern?

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-Bilateral Asymmetrical

122
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Whats help with what activities?

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-Supine to side lying/prone, supine to sit

123
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Lifts help wit what activities?

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-Side lying to supine

124
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LE D1 Flexion helps with what activies?

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-Swing phase of gait, ascending stairs

125
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LE D1 Extension helps with what?

A

-Stance phase of gait, descending stairs

126
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LE D2 Flexion helps with what movements?

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-Stepping into a shower, Sitting to side lying

127
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LE D2 Extension helps with what movements?

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-Supine to side lying

128
Q

What is balance?

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-The ability to maintain the CENTER OF GRAVITY within the BASE OF SUPPORT

129
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What must you be able to to do maintain balance?

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-detect bodies position and movements, relay info back to CNS, and select the appropriate response

130
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What three systems play into balance?

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-Vestibular, Visual, Somatosensory

131
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What sense is most relied on in healthy adults?

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-Somatosensory

132
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What system measure perception of the orientation of the head/eye with the environement?

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-Visual

133
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What system registers orientation and movement of the head?

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-Vestibular

134
Q

What system relied on feedback from mechanoreceptor and sense the position and movement of the body?

A

-somatosenory

135
Q

What is the ability to maintain a point of visual fixation during head movement?

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-vestibulo-ocular reflex

136
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What controls the center of gravity?

A

-postural muscles

137
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What factors can effect balance?

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-posture, diease, drugs, deconditioned state, disuse, injury, fatigue

138
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Posture can effect what 3 things?

A

-balance, strength and coordination

139
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What is crucial to balance?

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-Postural Equilibrium

140
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How does fatigue affect balance?

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-it worsens or impairs proprioceptions and nueromuscular control

141
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What are the 3 position of the rhomburg?

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-Feet together, eyes closed, hands at side

142
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What are the positions of the balance error scoring system?

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  • feet together, SLS non dominnat, tandem non dominant forward
  • firm and foam surface
143
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What type of exercise should you used to train balance?

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-CKC

144
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How do CKC exercises help improve balance?

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-stimulate mechanoreceptors and encourages functional cocontractions

145
Q

What is the center of performance and function?

A

-proprioception

146
Q

posture requires input from what 3 systems?

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-visual, vestibular, somatosensory

147
Q

How can you stimulate mechanoreceptors?

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-WB, Ocillations, and isometrics

148
Q

What is static balance?

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-COG over fixed BOS

149
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What is semidynamic balance?

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  • COG over fixed BOS on an unstable surface

- Transfers of COG over fixed BOX on stabel surface

150
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What is dynamic balance?

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-COG over moving BOS

151
Q

What type of exercises should you start with when beginning to train balance?

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-Static, sitting, eyes open, stable surfaces

152
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True or false, you need full WB to train balance?

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-False

153
Q

Closing your eye does what?

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-enhances somatosensory control of balance