Peripheral Neuropathies

Question 1

What can cause peripheral Neuropathies?

Answer 1

Type 2 diabetes
Alcohol abuse
Vitamin and nutrient deficiency
Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions

Question 2

What is the PT management for Gullian Barre?

Answer 2

Maintain clear airways
Maintain peripheral circulation
Support joints in functional position
Prevent bed sores
Regain independence in ADLs

Question 3

What to do in the acute phase?

Answer 3

Prevent complications,support pulmonary function and pain management

Question 4

What do you do in the plateau phase?

Answer 4

Increass upright posturing
Improve pulmonary function avoiding fatigue
Gentle stretching and active assisted and active ROM

Question 5

What to do in the descending phase?

Answer 5

Weight bearing
High intensity rehabilitation using resistive training

Question 6

What is Charcot tooth Marie disease?

Answer 6

A range of genetic conditions that affect the peripheral nervous system
It interferes with production of proteins that make up myelin sheath
It’s progressive

Question 7

What are the S&S of CMT?

Answer 7

Balance problems
Reduced sensation
Weakness or paralysis of the foot and lower limbs
Hammer toes
Muscle cramping
Scoliosis

Question 8

What is the PT goal in CMT?

Answer 8

To maintain and improve function to the highest level and preventing complications

Question 9

What PT management is for CMT?

Answer 9

Strenthening affected legs (kicking ball,do fun things with child)
Mainitain and improve ROM by passive exercises,active assisted ROM,use brace and positioning
Balance and coordination
Aerobic exercises
Parent education