Neurological Conditions

Question 1

List Hoehn and Yahr Scale

Answer 1

1 - unilateral involvement
1.5 - unilateral and axial involvement
2 - bilateral involvement, balance not affected
2.5 - bilateral involvement, able to recover during pull test
3 - mild to mod severity, postural instability, physically independent
4 - max severity,
5 - wheelchair bound

Question 2

Briefly describe what Parkinson’s Disease is

Answer 2

Slow progressive disease seen mainly in older men.
- Dopamin depletion

Question 3

What are neurotransmitter involved with basal ganglia function

Answer 3

Ach, Dopamine, GABA, Glutmate

Question 4

Function of basal ganglia

Answer 4

Initiation and excuetion of movement.
-Can also inhibit unwanted movements

Question 5

What are the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease?

Answer 5

-Tremor (usually resting)
-Bradykinesia
-Rigidity
-Weakness
-Difficulty with motor breakdown
-Postural Instability

Question 6

What are general early symptoms seen associated with Parkinson’s Disease

Answer 6

Hypokinetic gait, En bloc turning, festinating gait, freezing gait, retroplusion/anteroplusion