High intensity gait training review (7/7)

T/F: moderate to high intensity exercise worsens spasticity?

false

T/F: walking patterns get more normal after NDT treatment?

false

is there evidence that PNF works to improve walking performance post stroke?

no

what types of activities need to be done to improve walking post stroke?

walking activities

what is the leap frog phenomenon?

- practicing more challenging tasks right away instead of slowly progressing tasks

why does intensity matter for physical therapy?

- induction of plasticity requires sufficient intensity

- it's not just the number of sessions or frequency, but what we do in a session that makes a difference

what are the components of OPTIMAL?

- autonomy

- enhanced expectancies

- external focus

T/F: with high intensity gait training, you should apply stepping variability?

- true

- forward, backwards, sideways, stairs, obstacles recruits a more expansive neural circuitries

what RPE should you aim for with HIGT?

15-17

what are the 4 key biomechanic components of HIGT?

- stance control

- limb advancement

- propulsion

- balance

what are the 6 principles of HIGT?

- specificity

- repetition

- intensity

- external focus of attention

- variable practice

- assist only as needed