Hemiparetic Interventions for Trunk Posture in Transfers

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What type of weightbearing involves the forearm and hand being supported on a surface to bear weight?

Forearm weightbearing (correct)

Structural weightbearing

Spastic weightbearing

Neutral weightbearing

Which arm condition requires proper neutral alignment for weightbearing with good proprioception?

Weak arm

Stiff arm

Hyperextended arm

Flaccid arm (correct)

In which position is weightbearing with an extended arm more challenging?

Lateral to hips

Posterior to hips (correct)

Anterior to hips

In line with hips

What technique may a clinician need to use to avoid subluxation when a patient presents with hypotonia during weightbearing?

Press the triceps downward and inward Signup and view all the answers

Which type of arm positioning encourages thoracic extension and scapular stabilization during weightbearing?

Hyperextended arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the most difficult position for weightbearing out of the three extended arm positions mentioned?

Posterior to hips Signup and view all the answers

What type of sitting position is recommended for providing proprioceptive feedback in the upper extremity?

Long sitting Signup and view all the answers

Which sitting position requires the arms to be positioned either anterior or posterior to the hips?

Short sitting Signup and view all the answers

In which type of sitting, muscle substitution for head righting and upper extremity movement is observed?

Dynamic sitting Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention focuses on lead-up skills like alignment, stability, and mobility in various body parts?

UE (upper extremity) Interventions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of fine motor tasks involving prehension and manipulation of objects after achieving proper alignment?

Wrist movements Signup and view all the answers

Which functional intervention involves challenging gross motor and fine motor bilateral integration patterns for daily life functions?

Scapulohumeral rhythm training Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to lock out the elbow during physical therapy?

To rely on muscles for stability rather than stacking bony structures and ligaments Signup and view all the answers

When might locking out the arm during physical therapy be necessary?

If the patient is unable to extend their arm Signup and view all the answers

Which type of weightbearing sequence is typically initiated first in physical therapy?

Towards the less involved non-paretic side Signup and view all the answers

In closed chained weight shifting, how is the affected side stabilized for dynamic movement?

By actively engaging the muscles on the affected side Signup and view all the answers

What does open chained activities in physical therapy involve?

Simultaneous movement of both arms Signup and view all the answers

What is a common recovery-based lead-up skill before working on transfer tasks?

Scooping up and in with body movement Signup and view all the answers

In paraparetic interventions, what type of transfer is emphasized for individuals with poor prognosis for recovery?

Angular momentum lift Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is essential for individuals with diagnoses like C5-C6 complete spinal cord injury due to lack of trunk control?

Triceps Dips Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of recovery-based interventions for transfers in hemiparetic patients?

Emphasizing re-establishing function of involved limbs Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is used to provide earlier independence during transfers?

Scoot Pivot w/o transfer board Signup and view all the answers

What skill can be practiced repetitively to enhance efficiency in transfers?

Placement & Removal of transfer board Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step before performing mobilization in transfer interventions?

Attaining proper posture Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target tissue for lower trunk weight shifting in anterior weight shifting?

Lumbar extensors Signup and view all the answers

What can be placed in front of a patient to decrease anxiety during a transfer task?

Beside table Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in recovery-based interventions for static sitting balance early on in rehabilitation?

Postural control in trunk stability > mobility & weight shift > controlled mobility Signup and view all the answers