Practical#4 Flashcards
Which nerve roots are affected in Erb’s Palsy
C5-C6
Positioning for Erb’s Palsy
Supine: Place pillow under arm to open it up a bit and to move it closer into resting position for the GH PJM
Hydro for Acute Erb’s Palsy
Cool compress on Pec Major
Techniques for Acute Erb’s Palsy
Light Fascial on Pec Major
Fine Vibes
Tapotement to stimulate Biceps
Techniques for Chronic Erb’s Palsy
Fascial & Petrissage on Pec Major
Petrissage on C/S
GTO on Coracoid Process for Pec Minor
Tapotement to stimulate Biceps
What structures are affected in Erb’s Palsy
Chronic deformity due to unopposed contracture of the wrist flexors
GH Joint is Adducted & Internally Rotated
Elbow/Forearm Extended & Pronated
Wrist/Finger are in Flexion
Treatment of Erb’s Palsy
Neck & Shoulder Girdle to reduce HT due to compensatory & holding patterns
PJM for Erb’s Palsy
State you are working within client’s range, therefore not able to get them completely in resting position, but try to open the GH up a bit with a pillow
Acute: Grade 1-2 to decrease pain
Chronic: Grade 3: GH anterior glide to increase external rotation
REMEX for Erb’s Palsy Homecare
Stretch: Pec’s, Pronator Teres, Triceps, Forearm Flexors
Strengthen: Gentle, progressive resistance exercises to increase strength and functionality of weakened mm: Rhomboids, Biceps, Lev Scapula, Deltoids, Supraspinatus
Positioning for Sacral Plexus Injury
Prone
Hydro for Acute Sacral Plexus Injury
Cool Compress on L/S
Techniques for Acute Sacral Plexus Injury
Light Fascial, Light stroking, Fine vibes on QL’s, Erectors and into Gluteus
Or instead of Fascial, do tapotement down dermatomal pattern on leg
Hydro for Chronic Sacral Plexus Injury
Hydrocollator on L/S
Techniques for Chronic Sacral Plexus Injury
Petrissage, mm stripping on low back, stimulatory over dermatomal pattern or straight leg raise in supine (b/w 35-70 degrees where tissue resistance is felt: hold for 1 minute, you want a slight increase sx’s but px should decrease after 1 minute
GTO, MLD, MTP
PJM for Sacral Plexus Injury
Acute: Grade 2 lumbar traction to decrease pain
Chronic: Lumbar PACVP
REMEX for Sacral Plexus Injury Homecare
Stretch: Cat stretch, client on the floor, on hands and knees & arch back
Positioning for TOS
Supine
Hydro for TOS
Acute: Cool compress
Chronic: Warm compress
Techniques for Acute TOS
MLD, Fine Vibes
Tapotement to stimulate tingling pattern in arm
GTO, MTP
Techniques for Chronic TOS
Petrissage, mm stripping, and tapotement to stimulate tingling pattern in arm
GTO, MTP
PJM for TOS
Acute: Grade 1-2 C/S distraction to decrease pain
Chronic: Grade 3 SC glides - stabilize sternum with one hands glide the joint with the other (inferior of anterior glide)
REMEX for TOS Homecare
Stretch: Pec minor, Anterior Scalene, Pec major, Suboccipitals
Strengthen: Rhomboids or Traps
Techniques & Hydro for Anterior/Posterior Compartment Syndrome
Acute: Cool compress, MLD, Light Fascial, Vibes on Anterior/Posterior leg
Chronic: Warm compress, Fascial, Petrissage, mm stripping on Anterior/Posterior leg
GTO, MTP, Tapotement
PJMs for Anterior/Posterior Compartment Syndrome
Anterior: Posterior glide to increase Dorsiflexion
Posterior: Anterior glide to increase Plantar Flexion