Interventions for Flaccidity and Hypotonia Quiz

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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?

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?

Muscle injury

Peripheral injury

Central injury (correct)

Brain injury

Why would mobilization make the condition worse for individuals with flaccidity?

It leads to increased muscle tone. Signup and view all the answers

Which outcome measurement scale is typically used for assessing hypertonia or increased tone in infants?

Modified Ashworth scale Signup and view all the answers

What role does the cerebellum play in influencing muscle tone?

Regulating coordination and balance Signup and view all the answers

What type of biofeedback involves the patient actively contracting the antagonist muscle to reduce agonist hypertonicity?

EStim Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention is specifically used to stimulate both the agonist and antagonist muscles during cycling?

FES cycling Signup and view all the answers

In the context of hypertonicity, which type of therapy involves gentle rocking to decrease rigidity?

Trager therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes spasticity from rigidity according to the text?

Speed of muscle contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention aims to cause the antagonist muscles to contract and override the agonist stimulus?

EStim Signup and view all the answers

What technique provides joint feedback to the brain for limb awareness?

Scooping Signup and view all the answers

Which intervention involves pressing joints into the floor with hands?

Joint approximation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a Mohr Sling for patients with subluxation?

To provide approximation support Signup and view all the answers

What equipment is used to approximate the glenohumeral joint in a seated position?

Tape Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tape can be used in combination with electrical stimulation for added benefits?

Kinesio Tape Signup and view all the answers

What does the technique of taping revolve around in terms of anchors?

Using bony prominences as anchors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resistance to stretch is defined as velocity dependent?

Spasticity Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypertonicity is associated with damage to the Basal Ganglia?

Rigidity Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is affected in spastic hypertonicity?

Prim and sec motor cortex Signup and view all the answers

Which technique can be used for inhibitory feedback in rehab interventions?

Deep pressure to stimulate Golgi Tendon Organ activation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for involuntary or sustained posturing due to damage to the cortex?

Dystonia Signup and view all the answers

Which joint positions can kinesiotape help control according to the text?

Elbow and wrist Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of FES in UE patients with flaccidity?

To activate alphamotor neurons for contractions Signup and view all the answers

Which device is specifically designed to activate wrist and finger flexors and extensors for fine motor tasks?

BIONESS Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter concentrations are altered by vibrations?

Dopamine and serotonin Signup and view all the answers

In Mirror Therapy, what is the purpose of making the paretic limb appear as if it is functioning normally?

To stimulate the sensory cortex through visual feedback Signup and view all the answers

What improvement has been observed in adults with MS, spinal cord injury, and CVA using vibrations?

Strength improvements and torque production Signup and view all the answers

How does Mirror Therapy leverage the brain's cortical areas?

By simulating normal limb movements visually Signup and view all the answers