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What is suggested by the description of the head/neck position and left arm posture?
What is suggested by the description of the head/neck position and left arm posture?
What characterizes a Rancho Los Amigos Level II response?
What characterizes a Rancho Los Amigos Level II response?
Which statement best describes the movement capabilities indicated in the content?
Which statement best describes the movement capabilities indicated in the content?
What type of aphasia is indicated in the analysis?
What type of aphasia is indicated in the analysis?
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What level of assistance is needed for the subject when transferring?
What level of assistance is needed for the subject when transferring?
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What is an appropriate intervention for a patient at RLA Level IV who is confused and agitated?
What is an appropriate intervention for a patient at RLA Level IV who is confused and agitated?
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At RLA Level V, how should a therapist approach a patient who responds inconsistently to commands?
At RLA Level V, how should a therapist approach a patient who responds inconsistently to commands?
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Which characteristic is NOT typical of a patient at RLA Level IV?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of a patient at RLA Level IV?
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What should be expected from a patient at RLA Level VI regarding memory?
What should be expected from a patient at RLA Level VI regarding memory?
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How should a caregiver manage an agitated patient at RLA Level IV?
How should a caregiver manage an agitated patient at RLA Level IV?
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What is the primary focus of the physical therapy plan of care indicated for the patient with a traumatic brain injury?
What is the primary focus of the physical therapy plan of care indicated for the patient with a traumatic brain injury?
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Given the patient's current problem post-accident, which level of cognitive function does the information suggest he is likely at?
Given the patient's current problem post-accident, which level of cognitive function does the information suggest he is likely at?
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Which assistive device is the patient utilizing for mobility?
Which assistive device is the patient utilizing for mobility?
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What type of training is included in the physical therapy plan of care to help the patient improve his mobility?
What type of training is included in the physical therapy plan of care to help the patient improve his mobility?
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What assistance level is the patient reported to need for a sit-to-stand transfer?
What assistance level is the patient reported to need for a sit-to-stand transfer?
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Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial in addressing the cognitive aspects of the patient's condition?
Which of the following interventions would be most beneficial in addressing the cognitive aspects of the patient's condition?
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Considering the patient's left lower extremity weakness, what should be a primary goal of the therapeutic exercises?
Considering the patient's left lower extremity weakness, what should be a primary goal of the therapeutic exercises?
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What indicates the patient's level of independence in walking using a rollator walker?
What indicates the patient's level of independence in walking using a rollator walker?
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What was the primary medical issue the patient is experiencing after the motorcycle accident?
What was the primary medical issue the patient is experiencing after the motorcycle accident?
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Which form of assistance does the patient require for gait training?
Which form of assistance does the patient require for gait training?
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Which physical therapy intervention is included in the patient's plan of care?
Which physical therapy intervention is included in the patient's plan of care?
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How does the patient's living situation potentially affect his rehabilitation progress?
How does the patient's living situation potentially affect his rehabilitation progress?
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What is the most appropriate way to ensure patient safety during gait training?
What is the most appropriate way to ensure patient safety during gait training?
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What kind of support does the patient need for his left lower extremity weakness?
What kind of support does the patient need for his left lower extremity weakness?
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What method might be effective for enhancing the patient's social interaction during rehabilitation?
What method might be effective for enhancing the patient's social interaction during rehabilitation?
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What is the primary assistive device used by the patient during ambulation?
What is the primary assistive device used by the patient during ambulation?
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What is the goal of informing the patient about what to expect in upcoming therapy sessions?
What is the goal of informing the patient about what to expect in upcoming therapy sessions?
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In preparing for a sit-to-stand transfer, what type of assistance does the patient require?
In preparing for a sit-to-stand transfer, what type of assistance does the patient require?
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When standing behind a patient, where should the physical therapist's right hand be positioned for proper guarding?
When standing behind a patient, where should the physical therapist's right hand be positioned for proper guarding?
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What is the weakness noted in the patient during the examination?
What is the weakness noted in the patient during the examination?
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What should the physical therapist maintain to ensure effective patient guarding?
What should the physical therapist maintain to ensure effective patient guarding?
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In which position should the physical therapist be relative to the patient?
In which position should the physical therapist be relative to the patient?
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What type of training is included in the patient's physical therapy plan of care?
What type of training is included in the patient's physical therapy plan of care?
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What assistance level does the patient require while ambulating with a rollator walker?
What assistance level does the patient require while ambulating with a rollator walker?
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What characterizes Stage 3 in the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery?
What characterizes Stage 3 in the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery?
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In the flexion synergy for the upper extremity, which movement is NOT typically included?
In the flexion synergy for the upper extremity, which movement is NOT typically included?
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Which of the following positions is commonly associated with spasticity in the upper limb?
Which of the following positions is commonly associated with spasticity in the upper limb?
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What occurs at Stage 6 of the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery?
What occurs at Stage 6 of the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery?
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In the extension synergy for the lower extremity, which of the following is a typical characteristic?
In the extension synergy for the lower extremity, which of the following is a typical characteristic?
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What describes the condition of spasticity in relation to limb synergies?
What describes the condition of spasticity in relation to limb synergies?
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Which muscle group is not typically involved in obligatory synergy patterns during a stroke?
Which muscle group is not typically involved in obligatory synergy patterns during a stroke?
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What signifies Stage 1 in the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery?
What signifies Stage 1 in the Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery?
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Which action is associated with the spasticity pattern in the lower extremity involving the knee?
Which action is associated with the spasticity pattern in the lower extremity involving the knee?
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Which stage of stroke recovery indicates greater independence from limb synergies?
Which stage of stroke recovery indicates greater independence from limb synergies?
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Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery
Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery
A series of stages describing the typical motor recovery process after a stroke, progressing from flaccidity to complex movements and greater independence.
Stage 1 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
Stage 1 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
Initial stage after a stroke characterized by flaccidity, with no active limb movement.
Stage 2 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
Stage 2 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
Following the initial flaccidity stage, movements begin, but with involuntary patterns called synergies; tone increases.
Stage 3 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
Stage 3 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
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Stage 4 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
Stage 4 of Brunnstrom Stages (Stroke Recovery)
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Flexion Synergy (Stroke)
Flexion Synergy (Stroke)
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Upper Extremity Spasticity (Stroke)
Upper Extremity Spasticity (Stroke)
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Lower Extremity Spasticity (Stroke)
Lower Extremity Spasticity (Stroke)
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Obligatory Synergy Patterns
Obligatory Synergy Patterns
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Spasticity
Spasticity
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RLA Level I
RLA Level I
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RLA Level II
RLA Level II
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RLA Level III
RLA Level III
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Managing RLA Levels I-III
Managing RLA Levels I-III
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What defines RLA I-III?
What defines RLA I-III?
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Consistent Therapy for RLA Level IV
Consistent Therapy for RLA Level IV
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Memory Support at RLA Level IV
Memory Support at RLA Level IV
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Calm Environment for RLA Level IV
Calm Environment for RLA Level IV
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What is the presenting problem?
What is the presenting problem?
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What is the patient's level of cognition?
What is the patient's level of cognition?
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Level V Cognition
Level V Cognition
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What is the MOST helpful strategy for Level V cognition?
What is the MOST helpful strategy for Level V cognition?
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What is IP-Rehab?
What is IP-Rehab?
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What is Gait Training?
What is Gait Training?
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What is Transfer Training?
What is Transfer Training?
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Why is Bed Mobility Training important?
Why is Bed Mobility Training important?
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What is the patient's main problem?
What is the patient's main problem?
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What is a rollator walker?
What is a rollator walker?
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What does 'moderate assistance' mean for transfers?
What does 'moderate assistance' mean for transfers?
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What does 'minimal-moderate assistance' mean for gait?
What does 'minimal-moderate assistance' mean for gait?
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What are therapeutic exercises?
What are therapeutic exercises?
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What is bed mobility training?
What is bed mobility training?
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What is neuromuscular re-education?
What is neuromuscular re-education?
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What is the PT's role during a sit-to-stand transfer?
What is the PT's role during a sit-to-stand transfer?
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What are the key elements of a safe gait training setup?
What are the key elements of a safe gait training setup?
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What are the common characteristics of a patient requiring gait training?
What are the common characteristics of a patient requiring gait training?
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What are the goals of therapeutic exercises in Physical Therapy?
What are the goals of therapeutic exercises in Physical Therapy?
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What is the purpose of Bed Mobility Training?
What is the purpose of Bed Mobility Training?
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What is Transfer Training in Physical Therapy?
What is Transfer Training in Physical Therapy?
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What is Gait Training in Physical Therapy?
What is Gait Training in Physical Therapy?
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What is Neuromuscular Re-education in Physical Therapy?
What is Neuromuscular Re-education in Physical Therapy?
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Study Notes
Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Study Notes
- The presentation focuses on stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) Final Frontier course materials.
- The course objectives include differentiating between different types of strokes (MCA, PCA, ACA), right vs. left-sided strokes, spasticity vs. synergy, selecting appropriate positioning strategies, and discussing TBI levels of injury and treatment.
Types of Strokes
- Ischemic stroke: Occurs when a clot blocks blood flow, depriving the brain of oxygen and nutrients.
- Hemorrhagic stroke: Occurs when blood vessels rupture, causing blood leakage into or around the brain.
Anterior Cerebral Artery (ACA) Syndrome
- Symptoms: Contralateral hemiparesis (left extremity), contralateral hemisensory loss (left extremity), urinary incontinence, problems with imitation and bimanual tasks, apraxia, slowness, delay in motor function, contralateral grasp reflex, and sucking reflex.
Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) Syndrome
- Symptoms: Contralateral hemiparesis (upper extremity and face), contralateral hemisensory loss (upper extremity and face), language impairments (Broca's, Wernicke's, global aphasia), perceptual disorders (unilateral neglect), and contralateral homonymous hemianopsia.
Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA) Syndrome
- Peripheral Territory: Contralateral homonymous hemianopsia, visual agnosia (prosopagnosia), dyslexia, agraphia, color discrimination deficits, memory deficits, and topographical disorientation
- Central Territory: Thalamus: central post-stroke thalamic pain syndrome
Aphasia
- Broca's aphasia (expressive/non-fluent): Characterized by slow, hesitant speech. Treatment involves "yes/no" questions. Frontal lobe.
- Wernicke's aphasia (receptive/fluent): Inability to comprehend speech. Treatment involves gestures and demonstrations. Temporal lobe.
- Left MCA is often the site of aphasia.
Unilateral Neglect (Right MCA)
- Symptoms: Lack of awareness of the weak side (left side).
- Treatment: Encourage awareness of the environment on the hemiparetic (affected) side and the use of the extremities on the affected side.
- Often involves active visual scanning and axial trunk rotation to the involved side.
Homonymous Hemianopsia
- Visual defect.
- Involvement with right or left MCA.
Brunnstrom Stages of Stroke Recovery
- Stage 1: Flaccidity: No active limb movement
- Stage 2: Beginning of movement: Minimal voluntary movement in synergy with associated reactions.
- Stage 3: Tone increase: Voluntary control of movement in synergy (spasticity at its peak).
- Stage 4: Movement outside of synergy: Further increase in tone. Movement outside of synergy.
- Stage 5: Increase complex movement: Increase in complex movement; greater independence from limb synergies.
- Stage 6: Individual joint movement: Individual joint movement; coordinated movement.
- Stage 7: Normal function: Normal function.
Spasticity vs. Synergy
- Spasticity: Increased muscle tone characterized by increased resistance to passive stretch.
- Synergy: Abnormal coordinated movement patterns of muscles.
Spasticity Patterns in Upper and Lower Extremities
- Specific patterns of spasticity in upper (scapula retraction, shoulder adduction) and lower limbs (hip adduction, knee extension) are described.
- This table shows the affected muscles.
Positioning Strategies
- Multiple positioning strategies (supine, side-lying) for patients with spasticity are detailed.
Rancho Los Amigos (RLA) Levels
- Levels I-III: Focus on basic needs and establishing routines.
- Level IV: Heightened activity; confusion exists. Focus on safety and routine.
- Levels V-VI: Improve communication and task completion.
- Levels VII-VIII: Focus on independence and complex skills.
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Test your knowledge on the Rancho Los Amigos Levels of cognitive functioning. This quiz covers characteristics, responses, and appropriate interventions for patients at various levels. Assess your understanding of movement capabilities and aphasia types in relation to patient management.