Neurodegen
This disorder is an acute inflammatory condition in which the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. It is rapidly progressing and causes weakness, tingling and paralysis. Most cases are proceeded by an infection.
GBS
This term refers to paralysis caused by a cervical injury affecting the four limbs and trunk musculature.
Quadriplegia/Tetraplegia
Shoulder problem that occurs when the glenohumeral joint is overstretched.
Subluxation
Rancho level where the person is confused and agitated.
Rancho level 4
This skin problem is life threatening, but most cases are preventable with pressure relief, skin inspection and proper positioning.
Pressure injuries
In ALS, this type of neuron is affected in the spinal cord, brainstem, and motor cortex.
Motor and Sensory Function
This intervention approach encourages use of the affected extremity by restricting the unaffected side.
CIMT
A brain injury that affects a specific, localized area.
Focal brain injury
This SCI complication involves abnormal bone growth in soft tissues and often affects the hip and knee.
Heterotrophic ossification
These are the three classic symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
1) Tremor
2) Rigidity
3) Bradykinesia
An AIS A injury means this at the S4-S5 level.
No motor or sensory function preserved.
Name one method of measuring edema in the hand.
1) Volumeter
2) Circumferential Measurement
A brain injury on the opposite side of impact.
Contrecoup
This is a medical emergency in SCI at T6 or above and can be triggered by a distended bladder or bowel.
Autonomic dysreflexia
In this stage of PD, the person can still ambulate independently but begins to have difficulty with IADLs.
Stage II
The most caudal spinal level with intact sensation and muscle strength of at least 3/5 is called this.
Neurological level of injury
This bed level movement can help improve pelvic control and trunk activation.
Bridging
Brain injury involving many areas of the brain and widespread damage.
Multifocal injury
A brain state with inconsistent but clearly detectable signs of awareness.
Minimally conscious state
OT's addressing post-polio should consider that the psychological and emotional aspects may be as disabling as the physical symptoms, particularly in this diagnosis. Why?
"Persons who originally had polio most likely assumed that the disease was over, that disability was in the past, and that any residual weakness was static. Therefore, the onset of new symptoms and the accompanying disruption of occupational performance and lifestyle may be devastating as the client, family, and friends are confronted for a second time with the notion of being disabled." -9th edition, pedretti
This SCI syndrome is the most common and often affects the arms and hands more than the legs.
Central cord syndrome
This intervention is commonly used to reduce spasticity through gentle sustained positioning.
Slow-prolonged stretching
This score indicates the most severe impairment on the GCS.
3
Bleeding between the dura and the arachnoid mater.
Subdural hematoma