Neuroplasticity Factors in Rehabilitation

Repetition and intensity significantly influence neuroplasticity by requiring many repetitions to effect lasting neural changes and greater intensity during practice induces neuroplasticity.

Low contextual interference is used when a patient is less skilled at the task.

Task performance is critical as neuroplasticity increases when training relevant and important tasks, ensuring engagement and motivation.

<p>An enriched environment with sensory, cognitive, motor, and social stimulation facilitates increased neuroplasticity and learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High contextual interference is applied when a patient has basic foundational skills and can apply them to different scenarios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consider sentence length, attentional capacity of the patient, and timing of the instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Younger individuals typically exhibit greater and more efficient neuroplasticity compared to older adults, while stress can also influence neuroplastic capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A physical therapist can enhance practice by implementing group therapy, independent practice, training caregivers, providing exercise booklets, and integrating tasks into daily living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demonstrations should be performed frequently by skilled experts and timed appropriately before and during practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge of results provides information about the outcome of a skill, while knowledge of performance gives feedback on the process of performing the skill.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three practice variables are task specificity, task intensity, and task variability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certain pharmacological agents, like GABA receptor agonists, can reduce neuroplasticity and impact recovery progress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Qualitative feedback focuses on the quality of movement and can guide improvements in technique.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Neuroplasticity is more amenable early following an injury, suggesting that timely interventions are crucial for effective rehabilitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intrinsic feedback is preferred when patients are skilled enough to self-assess their performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The patient's skill level and the specific task being performed should guide the choice between internal and external focus feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timely augmented feedback reinforces learning by providing information immediately after the task is performed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The frequency of instructions should match the patient’s attentional capacity to avoid overwhelming them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge of performance provides information about movement characteristics that lead to performance outcomes, such as force steadiness and gait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intrinsic feedback is direct feedback received from one’s own body regarding a movement, such as realizing a need for improvement after executing a task.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Extrinsic feedback comes from external sources like coaches or devices, while intrinsic feedback is generated internally from the performer’s own sensory experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Qualitative feedback is descriptive and indicates the quality of performance, using terms like 'good' or 'nice' to provide subjective evaluations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Quantitative feedback includes numerical values related to performance characteristics, providing objective data for analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In rehabilitation, knowledge of performance can inform therapists about a patient’s movement patterns, helping tailor exercises to improve specific deficits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A coach uses both types of feedback to provide a well-rounded assessment; qualitative feedback offers insight into the athlete's technique, while quantitative feedback provides measurable outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Walking speed and distance walked can be measured using a dynamometer or timing devices to gather quantitative data on an individual’s performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal attention focus directs attention to the muscle contractions during the movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External attention focus shifts the weight toward the table, directing attention to the effect of the movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Demonstrations and videos (real-time and playback) are used as visual feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Auditory feedback through instructions or metronomes helps reinforce timing and coordination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>EMG biofeedback is suitable for patients with a muscular strength grade of 2-/5 MMT.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electrical stimulation (ES) and manual handling/guidance are suitable strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using socks, a skateboard, or a slidesheet can minimize friction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Changing the position of the patient, such as lying down, can eliminate gravity's effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to prioritizing skill recovery in functions, like regaining ankle dorsiflexion instead of relying on an ankle-foot orthosis (AFO).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mental practice involves visualizing movements to enhance motor learning and coordination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practice intensity helps improve performance by increasing reps and duration, ensuring the training is challenging enough.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practice variability includes active problem solving, which adapts to different tasks or environments and promotes skill transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Task specificity focuses on practicing skills related to specific tasks, either as part or whole tasks, to improve performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing the number of repetitions and adding resistance can raise training difficulty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a softer base of support can reduce stability, thereby increasing training difficulty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increasing attentional demands makes tasks harder, demanding greater focus and enhancing skill development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adding cognitive tasks increases complexity, promoting dual-task processing and enhancing overall skill acquisition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Progressing from practicing parts of the task to performing the entire task improves fluidity and integration of skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Incorporating body transport and object manipulation increases the complexity of tasks, enhancing functional skill performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Skill training principles include practice intensity, variability, specificity, along with compensatory movements for better functional outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers