Interventions for Weakness: Stroke Rehabilitation
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What is the primary issue with the 82-year-old woman who had a hemorrhagic stroke?

  • Lack of trust in her strength
  • Weakness on the right side
  • Ideomotor apraxia
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which type of exercise is recommended for subacute and chronic stroke patients?

  • 80% 1RM with 5 reps
  • 60-75% 1RM with 10-15 reps (correct)
  • 90% 1RM with 20 reps
  • 40% 1RM with 20 reps
  • What is the primary goal of strength training?

  • To overload the muscle (correct)
  • To improve muscle endurance
  • To enhance flexibility
  • To increase muscle mass
  • According to the study by Hortobágyi et al., what percentage of maximum capacity do old adults perform activities of daily living?

    <p>70-80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of NMES in strength training?

    <p>To facilitate neuromuscular electrical stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of specificity in strength training?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Functional Task Oriented Training?

    <p>To address multiple system impairments and promote transfer to functional skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Functional Task Oriented Training?

    <p>The task or specific movements required for the task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is manipulated in Functional Task Oriented Training to achieve the desired outcome?

    <p>The 3 factors: Individual, Task, and Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying the priority for the patient in Functional Task Oriented Training?

    <p>To focus the home program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an adjustment made in Functional Task Oriented Training?

    <p>Adjusting the way the patient dances to facilitate more of a lower trunk weight shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of maximum available strength is required to increase skeletal muscle strength?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what RPE level is it suggested to complete 10 reps to reach the 80% threshold?

    <p>RPE 15-17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of contraction is initially used to build force-generating capacity and increase strength in postural muscles?

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

    What is a consideration for choosing a type of contraction in strength training for very weak muscles?

    <p>Focus on quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using NMES in strength training?

    <p>To transition to a home program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of adjusting strength training for specific conditions?

    <p>To ensure safety and effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of weakness in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis?

    <p>Disruption of supraspinal and/or spinal pathways to the motor unit pool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Acquired Brain Injury, what is a possible cause of weakness besides central neural activation deficits?

    <p>Disuse atrophy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of weakness in individuals with Guillain-Barré Syndrome?

    <p>Distal to proximal weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of weakness in individuals with Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Initiation, timing, and sequencing deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of strengthening and rehab in post-stroke individuals?

    <p>Increasing strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?

    <p>Hereditary, lower motor neuron presentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of training on motor unit recruitment and neural drive?

    <p>Increased neural drive and motor unit recruitment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of reduced mobility and activity levels post-stroke?

    <p>Atrophy and loss of range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary weakness pattern seen in post-stroke patients?

    <p>Primary weakness on the paretic side, contralateral to the lesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of force production in post-stroke patients?

    <p>Reduced force generation and slowness in force production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of customized strengthening interventions?

    <p>Characteristics of the patient, including diagnosis and functional level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a finding regarding eccentric contractions in post-stroke patients?

    <p>Eccentric contractions are not related to level of physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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