High Intensity Gait Training for Neuroplastic Changes
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What is the primary purpose of high-intensity gait training?

  • To improve walking ability and gait symmetry
  • To provide the most challenging forms of gait to make mistakes (correct)
  • To stimulate neuropathic changes in the neuro system
  • To challenge the patient's balance confidence
  • What is the benefit of high-intensity stepping training compared to low-intensity training?

  • Greater improvements in balance confidence
  • Reduced risk of falling
  • Greater improvements in walking ability and gait symmetry (correct)
  • Increased energy efficiency
  • Why should ambulatory patients not have bodyweight support during ambulation training?

  • To increase balance confidence
  • To improve energy efficiency
  • To stimulate neuropathic changes
  • To promote independent walking (correct)
  • What is the definition of human gait kinematics?

    <p>The energy efficiency of walking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is walking compared to?

    <p>A controlled fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary determinant of walking function?

    <p>Speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of 3-5 consecutive errors in a task during HIGT?

    <p>Assisting the patient or adjusting the task parameters to make it easier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is variability important in motor learning?

    <p>It allows for a greater number of errors but shows results in motor learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a contraindication to HIGT?

    <p>Unstable Angina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the education provided to the patient before HIGT?

    <p>To educate the patient that it'll be hard and their walking may look worse during the treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of propulsion in HIGT?

    <p>Directional advancement of the COM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended method to achieve appropriate intensity in HIGT?

    <p>Add weight and increase reps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of continuous HR monitoring during HIGT?

    <p>To monitor the patient's heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential result of a decrease in SPB > 10 mmHg with exercise?

    <p>A contraindication to HIGT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to get MD clearance before HIGT?

    <p>To ensure the patient's red flags are cleared</p> Signup and view all the answers

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