Epilepsy
What are partial seizures?
a. one area/ side of brain
b. both sides of brain
c. holes in brain
A. one area/ side of brain
True, False, None
Multiple Sclerosis is a nerve disorder.
True
What are the 2 main classifications of spinal cord injuries?
Complete & Incomplete
Can Cerebral Palsy be cured?
No
What is NOT a secondary reason for epilepsy?
a. stroke
b. trauma
c. headaches
d. infection
c. headaches
What is scar tissue in the white matter known as in MS?
Sclerosis, plaques, or both
Sclerosis and Plaques
What is a common manifestation resulting from spinal cord injury?
Autonomic Dysreflexia (AD)
T/F: Cerebral Palsy is a disease
FALSE: It is a group of disorders
a. 15lbs
b. 10lbs
c. 20lbs
b. 10lbs
What sensitivity do individuals with MS experience?
a) Muscle weakness
b) Cold sensitivity
c) Exhaustion
d) Heat sensitivity
d) Heat sensitivity
What are two considerations for the trainer to keep in mind when working alongside clients with spinal cord injury?
Poor Venous Returns
Temperature Regulation Disorders
What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?
Spastic
What is a Antiepileptogenic Approach?
a. study of epilepsy
b. biopsy of brain
c. prevent development of epilepsy
c. prevent development of epilepsy
True or False
A trainer should avoid complex skill-oriented exercises for their clients with MS.
True
What are some exercise guidelines for aerobic and strength exercises for clients with spinal cord injuries?
(Hint: How much and how many times per week?)
20 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity 2x a week
Strength training exercises 2x a week, with 3 sets of 8-10 reps
How many types of Cerebral Palsy are there & What are they called?
4
Spastic, Dyskinetic, Axatic & Mixed