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Why is it recommended not to lock out the elbow during therapy sessions?
Why is it recommended not to lock out the elbow during therapy sessions?
- To promote muscle stability rather than relying on bony structures and ligaments (correct)
- To prevent any movement or accidental injuries
- To encourage stacking of bony structures for better support
- To allow for maximum stretching of muscles
When might locking out the elbow be necessary during therapy sessions?
When might locking out the elbow be necessary during therapy sessions?
- When the patient shows signs of muscle fatigue
- When the patient is unable to extend their arm (correct)
- When the therapist wants to challenge the patient further
- When the patient needs a break from the activity
In weightbearing sequencing, which side is usually initiated first?
In weightbearing sequencing, which side is usually initiated first?
- More involved affected side
- Both sides simultaneously
- Less involved non paretic side (correct)
- Uninvolved arm side
What is the characteristic of closed chained weight shifting approach in therapy?
What is the characteristic of closed chained weight shifting approach in therapy?
Which type of activities involve open chained movements in therapy?
Which type of activities involve open chained movements in therapy?
Which type of electrical stimulation is specifically used to activate wrist and finger flexors and extensors for fine motor tasks?
Which type of electrical stimulation is specifically used to activate wrist and finger flexors and extensors for fine motor tasks?
What is the main theory behind Mirror Therapy in the context of stimulating cortical areas in the brain?
What is the main theory behind Mirror Therapy in the context of stimulating cortical areas in the brain?
Which neurological conditions have shown strength improvements and torque production with the use of electrical stimulation?
Which neurological conditions have shown strength improvements and torque production with the use of electrical stimulation?
What is the primary purpose of using Vibration therapy according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of using Vibration therapy according to the text?
In Mirror Therapy, which limb's movements are observed to stimulate the same cortical areas in the brain?
In Mirror Therapy, which limb's movements are observed to stimulate the same cortical areas in the brain?
Which device is specifically used as a shoe insert triggered from heel lift to stimulate the anterior tibialis muscle?
Which device is specifically used as a shoe insert triggered from heel lift to stimulate the anterior tibialis muscle?
What is a method to promote forces use and increase cortical excitability for neural visual alignment and weight shift for gait plasticity?
What is a method to promote forces use and increase cortical excitability for neural visual alignment and weight shift for gait plasticity?
For patients with hemiparesis or paraparesis, what is an effective method to enhance proprioceptive feedback?
For patients with hemiparesis or paraparesis, what is an effective method to enhance proprioceptive feedback?
In challenging patients through dual tasking, what is the primary aim?
In challenging patients through dual tasking, what is the primary aim?
How can pushing extremities be detrimental to patients with hemiparesis?
How can pushing extremities be detrimental to patients with hemiparesis?
What method contributes to recognizing midline mobility and weight shift in pushers?
What method contributes to recognizing midline mobility and weight shift in pushers?
What is the purpose of weightbearing with an extended arm?
What is the purpose of weightbearing with an extended arm?
Why is the posterior to hips position considered the most difficult for weightbearing with an extended arm?
Why is the posterior to hips position considered the most difficult for weightbearing with an extended arm?
In weightbearing with a forearm forearm and hand supported on a surface, what is important for proper neutral alignment of the arm?
In weightbearing with a forearm forearm and hand supported on a surface, what is important for proper neutral alignment of the arm?
What does weightbearing with an extended arm encourage in terms of movement?
What does weightbearing with an extended arm encourage in terms of movement?
Why is weightbearing in the anterior to hips position beneficial?
Why is weightbearing in the anterior to hips position beneficial?
What is a key consideration when performing weightbearing in the extended arm position in patients with hypotonia?
What is a key consideration when performing weightbearing in the extended arm position in patients with hypotonia?
What is the main goal of static sitting in the compensatory approach described in the text?
What is the main goal of static sitting in the compensatory approach described in the text?
Why is it important not to have the arms aligned with the buttocks during tripod/A frame prop sitting?
Why is it important not to have the arms aligned with the buttocks during tripod/A frame prop sitting?
Which component of the upper extremity should be assessed for stability/mobility after checking alignment in static sitting?
Which component of the upper extremity should be assessed for stability/mobility after checking alignment in static sitting?
What does the text suggest as a better object for functional significance in dynamic sitting as compared to a colored cone?
What does the text suggest as a better object for functional significance in dynamic sitting as compared to a colored cone?
In weight shifting for patients with hemiparesis, what is the correct sequence of weight shifting as described in the text?
In weight shifting for patients with hemiparesis, what is the correct sequence of weight shifting as described in the text?
What is considered a lead-up skill before working on gross movements and fine motor tasks according to the text?
What is considered a lead-up skill before working on gross movements and fine motor tasks according to the text?
