Neuroplasticity Training for Spinal Cord Injuries
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What is the recommended velocity for wheelchair training to aim for in order to improve community function?

  • 1.06 meters per second (correct)
  • 0.5 meters per second
  • 3 meters per second
  • 2 meters per second

What is the recommended contact angle during wheelchair propulsion?

  • 180 degrees
  • 120 to 150 degrees
  • 85 to 100 degrees (correct)
  • 45 to 60 degrees

What percentage prevalence of shoulder pain is associated with shoulder pain and sci pain due to chronic shoulder impingement/Rotator Cuff (RC) tears?

  • 10-30%
  • 70-90%
  • 50-80%
  • 30-70% (correct)

Which of the following factors is NOT weakly linked to shoulder pain after spinal cord injury (SCI)?

<p>Improper wheelchair setup (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for shoulder pain after SCI?

<p>Frequent manual wheelchair use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect to consider when providing activity-based therapy for individuals with SCI?

<p>High energy consumption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is wheelchair mobility emphasized in the rehabilitation of individuals with SCI?

<p>It reduces shoulder pain. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which level of SCI patients are likely to require assistance from trunk musculature for independent home ambulation?

<p>T10-L2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of developing shoulder pain for individuals with higher-level SCI?

<p>Limitation in activities of daily living (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of SCI rehabilitation, what does the term 'neuroplasticity' refer to?

<p>Trunk control and coordination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does general rehabilitation for individuals with SCI progress to high-intensity individualized activity-based therapy?

<p>To achieve optimal recovery outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the research by Sawatsky in 2015 related to shoulder pain in individuals with spinal cord injuries?

<p>Education for patients and caregivers on risk of upper extremity pain and injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the study by Mulroy in 2011, what type of training was provided to the group with shoulder pain due to paraplegia?

<p>Strength training focusing on shoulder flexors in the scapular plane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of resting the shoulder or hand in individuals with spinal cord injuries according to the text?

<p>It is more likely and beneficial for those without spinal cord injuries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common secondary condition that patients with spinal cord injuries need to address to optimize function and participation?

<p>Heterotopic ossification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding heterotopic ossification in individuals with spinal cord injuries?

<p>Decreased joint range of motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what was the main focus of the Stomps study in relation to shoulder pain in individuals with paraplegia?

<p>Optimizing transfers and wheelchair propulsion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common intervention to address neurogenic bladder in spinal cord injury patients?

<p>Functional mobility training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is neurogenic bladder control important for spinal cord injury patients?

<p>To prevent urinary dysfunction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) in spinal cord injury patients?

<p>To manage urinary output (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does hydrophilic coated catheters contribute to the management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in SCI patients?

<p>By minimizing infection rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor impacts the length of hospitalization for spinal cord injury patients?

<p>Functional recovery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using trial voiding with bladder scans in spinal cord injury patients?

<p>To evaluate bladder function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended seat width for a wheelchair compared to the person's width?

<p>2 inches wider than the person's width (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the seat depth of a wheelchair to be 2 inches shorter than a specific distance?

<p>To avoid compression on blood flow and nerves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), what does UMN/Mixed Presentation likely indicate?

<p>Intact peripheral nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used as external triggers in FES for lower extremities?

<p>Heel Switches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What muscle is typically targeted with FES due to its role in forwarding advancement during gait?

<p>Tibialis Anterior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to have a symmetric bipolar waveform for activating Gluteus Maximus with FES?

<p>Due to the large muscle belly of the Gluteus Maximus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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