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What is the primary goal of interventions for individuals with complete and seemingly permanent paralysis?
What is the primary goal of interventions for individuals with complete and seemingly permanent paralysis?
- To prioritize pain management and prevention of DVT
- To promote compensation and substitution (correct)
- To restore complete mobility
- To focus on strengthening innervated musculature
What is the expected functional outcome for individuals with SCI at level C1-C4?
What is the expected functional outcome for individuals with SCI at level C1-C4?
- Total assist; capability for powered mobility (correct)
- Independent in all basic mobility
- Independent in all basic mobility, may need equipment
- More independent, may require some assist
What is the purpose of developing compensatory movement strategies in individuals with complete paralysis?
What is the purpose of developing compensatory movement strategies in individuals with complete paralysis?
- To increase range of motion
- To strengthen innervated musculature
- To prevent spasticity and pain
- To promote muscle substitution and substitution (correct)
What is the focus of strengthening innervated musculature in individuals with complete paralysis?
What is the focus of strengthening innervated musculature in individuals with complete paralysis?
What is the purpose of using corticosteroids early in the treatment of SCI?
What is the purpose of using corticosteroids early in the treatment of SCI?
What is the head-hips relationship in compensatory movement strategies?
What is the head-hips relationship in compensatory movement strategies?
What is the primary focus of therapeutic techniques?
What is the primary focus of therapeutic techniques?
Why is extra caution necessary when strengthening upper extremities?
Why is extra caution necessary when strengthening upper extremities?
What is a key aspect of patient, family, and caregiver education?
What is a key aspect of patient, family, and caregiver education?
What is the focus of home exercise programs (HEP) in this context?
What is the focus of home exercise programs (HEP) in this context?
What is a key consideration when performing functional activities, such as rolling or transferring?
What is a key consideration when performing functional activities, such as rolling or transferring?
Why is it important to restrict straight leg raises (SLR) in patients with L spine precautions?
Why is it important to restrict straight leg raises (SLR) in patients with L spine precautions?
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