Neurological Movement Deficits Quiz
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In the context of neurofacilitation and postural alignment, what is the optimal position of the Plum line?

  • In front of the knee joint and behind the hip joint (correct)
  • From middle of external auditory meatus through acromiocalvicular joint
  • Behind the knee joint and in front of the ankle joint
  • In front of the shoulder joint and behind the hip joint

    • What should be aligned with each other in the frontal view when seated?

  • Hip and ankle joints
  • Shoulder and knee joints
  • Shoulder and elbow joints
  • Both shoulders, hips, and knee joints (correct)

    • What position should the humerus be in when viewed from the frontal seated position?

  • In full extension and adduction
  • In slight ER, slight FLXN and ABD (correct)
  • In slight IR and full extension
  • In full flexion and abduction

    • What is the recommended position for the elbow in relation to the shoulder?

    <p>Flexed ahead of the shoulder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the position of the forearm when facilitating movements?

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

    What is the key aspect of handling techniques in neurofacilitation?

    <p>Encouraging intrinsic correction by patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended grip for manual contacts during facilitation?

    <p>No dip flexion, fingers as extensors of muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized to be used as a guide only in handling techniques?

    <p>Open hand and lumbrical grip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to remove manual contacts as soon as possible during facilitation?

    <p>Patient's own muscle activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of understanding proper body mechanics in handling techniques?

    <p>Maximizing effectiveness and efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized to be avoided during facilitation?

    <p>Dip flexion of fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lumbar facilitation aim to achieve?

    <p>A neutral position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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