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What is the general approach to treating contraversive pusher syndrome?
What is the general approach to treating contraversive pusher syndrome?
- Encouraging pushing to the paretic side for muscle strengthening
- Avoiding pushing back and providing frequent redirection (correct)
- Using aggressive physical therapy techniques
- Administering strong medications to reduce pushing behavior
Why is it important to remove the pushing extremity for contraversive pusher syndrome patients?
Why is it important to remove the pushing extremity for contraversive pusher syndrome patients?
- To prevent further neurological damage
- To promote forces use and increase cortical excitability (correct)
- To avoid any weight shifting towards the nonparetic side
- To encourage the patient to push harder
How does alignment in midline play a crucial role in rehabilitating pusher syndrome patients?
How does alignment in midline play a crucial role in rehabilitating pusher syndrome patients?
- It encourages pushing behavior to the paretic side
- It helps in maintaining the position and facilitates weight shifting towards the nonparetic side (correct)
- It has no impact on the rehabilitation process
- It reduces cortical excitability in the patient
What visual cue can be used to assist with weight shifting in contraversive pusher syndrome rehabilitation?
What visual cue can be used to assist with weight shifting in contraversive pusher syndrome rehabilitation?
How does promoting forces use help patients with pusher syndrome?
How does promoting forces use help patients with pusher syndrome?
What is a key difference in recovery time for functional gains between patients with contraversive pushing and those without?
What is a key difference in recovery time for functional gains between patients with contraversive pushing and those without?
What is a characteristic of contraversive pushing (pusher's syndrome) in the beginning stages?
What is a characteristic of contraversive pushing (pusher's syndrome) in the beginning stages?
How does the use of environmental cues and orientation help in contraversive pusher syndrome?
How does the use of environmental cues and orientation help in contraversive pusher syndrome?
What is a key goal when rehabilitating patients with contraversive pusher syndrome?
What is a key goal when rehabilitating patients with contraversive pusher syndrome?
Why is it important to align the patient in midline during rehabilitation for contraversive pusher syndrome?
Why is it important to align the patient in midline during rehabilitation for contraversive pusher syndrome?
What is a common mistake to avoid when assisting contraversive pusher syndrome patients with their extremities?
What is a common mistake to avoid when assisting contraversive pusher syndrome patients with their extremities?
How can promoting forces use in pusher syndrome patients benefit their rehabilitation?
How can promoting forces use in pusher syndrome patients benefit their rehabilitation?
