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What is a key component of managing spasticity in physical therapy?
What is a key component of managing spasticity in physical therapy?
- Acupuncture
- Massage therapy
- Cryotherapy (correct)
- Electrotherapy
Which muscles are typically stronger in spasticity, according to the text?
Which muscles are typically stronger in spasticity, according to the text?
- Finger extensors
- Hip abductors
- Shoulder adductors (correct)
- Elbow flexors
What is a common method to enhance the reduction of spasticity for minutes or hours only?
What is a common method to enhance the reduction of spasticity for minutes or hours only?
- Stretching
- Therapeutic exercises
- Topical cold or hydrotherapy (correct)
- Positioning
Which strategy is considered useful for both behavioral modification and vocational rehabilitation?
Which strategy is considered useful for both behavioral modification and vocational rehabilitation?
How should physical therapists respond in managing spasticity?
How should physical therapists respond in managing spasticity?
What method can be used to ensure successful completion of daily activities in energy conservation?
What method can be used to ensure successful completion of daily activities in energy conservation?
What is a recommended strategy to improve swallowing aside from ES?
What is a recommended strategy to improve swallowing aside from ES?
Which intervention is necessary for patients with severe dysphagia?
Which intervention is necessary for patients with severe dysphagia?
What is a compensatory strategy for memory deficits mentioned in the text?
What is a compensatory strategy for memory deficits mentioned in the text?
Which treatment option is used for acute disease relapses according to the text?
Which treatment option is used for acute disease relapses according to the text?
What should a neuropsychologist do in the rehabilitation process?
What should a neuropsychologist do in the rehabilitation process?
How does thermal-tactile stimulation (TTS) contribute to improving swallowing?
How does thermal-tactile stimulation (TTS) contribute to improving swallowing?
What is a common impairment in patients with MS related to locomotor training?
What is a common impairment in patients with MS related to locomotor training?
What is a primary focus of physical therapy intervention for patients with MS?
What is a primary focus of physical therapy intervention for patients with MS?
What is a key component of a well-designed exercise program for tone management in patients with MS?
What is a key component of a well-designed exercise program for tone management in patients with MS?
Which of the following is a common later issue faced by patients with MS?
Which of the following is a common later issue faced by patients with MS?
What is a significant benefit reported in patients with MS using locomotor training and body weight support?
What is a significant benefit reported in patients with MS using locomotor training and body weight support?
Why is maintaining a stable base of support important in physical therapy intervention for MS patients?
Why is maintaining a stable base of support important in physical therapy intervention for MS patients?
What is the purpose of plasmapheresis (plasma exchange) in multiple sclerosis treatment?
What is the purpose of plasmapheresis (plasma exchange) in multiple sclerosis treatment?
What is the primary function of synthetic interferon drugs in multiple sclerosis treatment?
What is the primary function of synthetic interferon drugs in multiple sclerosis treatment?
Which drug is a promising agent for treating primary progressive MS by depleting B cells from circulation?
Which drug is a promising agent for treating primary progressive MS by depleting B cells from circulation?
Which type of multiple sclerosis is plasmapheresis NOT recommended for?
Which type of multiple sclerosis is plasmapheresis NOT recommended for?
What is the mechanism of action of interferons in multiple sclerosis treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of interferons in multiple sclerosis treatment?
Which medication is a synthetic form of a naturally occurring human chemical for multiple sclerosis treatment?
Which medication is a synthetic form of a naturally occurring human chemical for multiple sclerosis treatment?
What is the most common and debilitating symptom in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
What is the most common and debilitating symptom in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
What is the hallmark symptom of Uhthoff Phenomenon in MS patients?
What is the hallmark symptom of Uhthoff Phenomenon in MS patients?
Which type of fatigue in MS patients is associated with constant exhaustion and worsened function or vision?
Which type of fatigue in MS patients is associated with constant exhaustion and worsened function or vision?
What is the prevalence of lower extremity spasticity compared to upper extremity spasticity in MS patients?
What is the prevalence of lower extremity spasticity compared to upper extremity spasticity in MS patients?
Which pain type in MS patients is believed to result from plaques in the CNS affecting specific tracts?
Which pain type in MS patients is believed to result from plaques in the CNS affecting specific tracts?
What is the primary cause of constipation in MS patients?
What is the primary cause of constipation in MS patients?
Which symptom indicates posterior column damage in the spinal cord?
Which symptom indicates posterior column damage in the spinal cord?
What is the most common musculoskeletal pain type experienced by MS patients?
What is the most common musculoskeletal pain type experienced by MS patients?
