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What is the primary difference between hypotonia and flaccidity?
What is the primary difference between hypotonia and flaccidity?
- Flaccidity is due to genetic etiologies, while hypotonia is caused by mitochondrial factors.
- Hypotonia and flaccidity both involve a complete lack of muscle tone.
- Hypotonia refers to having less muscle tone than normal, while flaccidity is characterized by having some degree of muscle tone.
- Flaccidity involves a lack of muscle tone, while hypotonia refers to having normal muscle tone. (correct)
Which component plays a crucial role in monitoring muscle stretch and influencing muscle tone?
Which component plays a crucial role in monitoring muscle stretch and influencing muscle tone?
- Joint mobility
- Peripheral nerves
- Mitochondria
- Brainstem (correct)
In the context of a patient with foot drop, what type of injury would require electrical stimulation for peripheral nerves?
In the context of a patient with foot drop, what type of injury would require electrical stimulation for peripheral nerves?
- Muscle injury
- Peripheral injury
- Central injury (correct)
- Brain injury
Why would mobilization make the condition worse for individuals with flaccidity?
Why would mobilization make the condition worse for individuals with flaccidity?
Which outcome measurement scale is typically used for assessing hypertonia or increased tone in infants?
Which outcome measurement scale is typically used for assessing hypertonia or increased tone in infants?
What role does the cerebellum play in influencing muscle tone?
What role does the cerebellum play in influencing muscle tone?
What type of biofeedback involves the patient actively contracting the antagonist muscle to reduce agonist hypertonicity?
What type of biofeedback involves the patient actively contracting the antagonist muscle to reduce agonist hypertonicity?
Which intervention is specifically used to stimulate both the agonist and antagonist muscles during cycling?
Which intervention is specifically used to stimulate both the agonist and antagonist muscles during cycling?
In the context of hypertonicity, which type of therapy involves gentle rocking to decrease rigidity?
In the context of hypertonicity, which type of therapy involves gentle rocking to decrease rigidity?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes spasticity from rigidity according to the text?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes spasticity from rigidity according to the text?
Which intervention aims to cause the antagonist muscles to contract and override the agonist stimulus?
Which intervention aims to cause the antagonist muscles to contract and override the agonist stimulus?
What technique provides joint feedback to the brain for limb awareness?
What technique provides joint feedback to the brain for limb awareness?
Which intervention involves pressing joints into the floor with hands?
Which intervention involves pressing joints into the floor with hands?
What is the purpose of using a Mohr Sling for patients with subluxation?
What is the purpose of using a Mohr Sling for patients with subluxation?
What equipment is used to approximate the glenohumeral joint in a seated position?
What equipment is used to approximate the glenohumeral joint in a seated position?
Which type of tape can be used in combination with electrical stimulation for added benefits?
Which type of tape can be used in combination with electrical stimulation for added benefits?
What does the technique of taping revolve around in terms of anchors?
What does the technique of taping revolve around in terms of anchors?
Which type of resistance to stretch is defined as velocity dependent?
Which type of resistance to stretch is defined as velocity dependent?
What type of hypertonicity is associated with damage to the Basal Ganglia?
What type of hypertonicity is associated with damage to the Basal Ganglia?
Which structure is affected in spastic hypertonicity?
Which structure is affected in spastic hypertonicity?
Which technique can be used for inhibitory feedback in rehab interventions?
Which technique can be used for inhibitory feedback in rehab interventions?
What is the term for involuntary or sustained posturing due to damage to the cortex?
What is the term for involuntary or sustained posturing due to damage to the cortex?
Which joint positions can kinesiotape help control according to the text?
Which joint positions can kinesiotape help control according to the text?
What is the purpose of FES in UE patients with flaccidity?
What is the purpose of FES in UE patients with flaccidity?
Which device is specifically designed to activate wrist and finger flexors and extensors for fine motor tasks?
Which device is specifically designed to activate wrist and finger flexors and extensors for fine motor tasks?
What neurotransmitter concentrations are altered by vibrations?
What neurotransmitter concentrations are altered by vibrations?
In Mirror Therapy, what is the purpose of making the paretic limb appear as if it is functioning normally?
In Mirror Therapy, what is the purpose of making the paretic limb appear as if it is functioning normally?
What improvement has been observed in adults with MS, spinal cord injury, and CVA using vibrations?
What improvement has been observed in adults with MS, spinal cord injury, and CVA using vibrations?
How does Mirror Therapy leverage the brain's cortical areas?
How does Mirror Therapy leverage the brain's cortical areas?
