Neurorehabilitation and Assessment Techniques

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to neurorehabilitation assessments and interventions, including definitions of various medical terms, scales for measuring consciousness and motor function, and strategies for enhancing patient mobility and independence.

What is the difference between a coma and UWS?

A coma involves no arousal or awareness, while UWS (Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome) involves arousal but no awareness.

What does the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3-8 indicate?

It indicates severe impairment of consciousness.

What types of language abilities are affected in individuals with UMN lesions?

They may have language abilities (+) or no language (-) depending on the extent of the lesion.

What are the key features of LMN lesions?

Hypotonia and weakness, with reflexive testing showing weak responses.

What is cegrotropic movement in relation to vestibular assessment?

Movement towards the ground in response to gravitational stimuli.

What is the role of the Epley's maneuver?

It is used to treat cupulolithiasis by repositioning debris in the inner ear.

What does a Gait Examination assess?

It assesses strength, balance, sensation, range of motion (ROM), and gait characteristics.

What does the ASIA Scale assess?

It assesses motor and sensory function in individuals with spinal cord injuries.

What do 'Participation Restrictions' refer to?

Limitations that affect an individual's ability to engage in everyday activities like shopping or working.

What is a significant limitation of the ABC Balance Scale?

It may not adequately assess balance in complex or dynamic environments.

Define Nonfluent Aphasia.

A form of aphasia characterized by short utterances and difficulty in motor planning for speech, but with comprehension relatively intact.

What is Fluent Aphasia?

A type of aphasia where individuals produce long, nonsensical sentences and have poor comprehension.

What are the two types of Apraxia?

Ideomotor apraxia (difficulty executing actions on command) and ideational apraxia (difficulty with sequential actions and the concept of the task).

What is the purpose of the Mini BEST test?

To assess balance, particularly in individuals with Parkinson's disease.

What is the main focus of functional reach tests?

To evaluate balance and fall risk by measuring how far an individual can reach forward while standing.

What is the Gait Speed Test used for?

To predict fall risk through measurement of an individual's walking speed.

Explain the concept of task-specific training in rehabilitation.

Training that focuses on particular tasks relevant to the individual's daily life to improve functional outcomes.

What is chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction?

A long-term condition affecting one side of the vestibular system, leading to balance issues.

What do Activity Limitations refer to in rehabilitation contexts?

Difficulties or challenges an individual may face while performing daily activities, such as getting in and out of bed or using stairs.

Describe the role of aerobic exercises in rehabilitation.

Aerobic exercises are beneficial for improving endurance, cardiovascular health, and overall functional ability.

What are functional mobility assessments?

Tests that evaluate an individual's ability to move and perform daily tasks safely and effectively.

What does the Berg Balance Scale assess?

Balance and fall risk through a series of functional tasks.

What are some barriers to participation in rehabilitation activities?

Environmental factors, lack of accessibility, and availability of support.

What is the significance of using adaptive devices (AD)?

They help enhance mobility and independence for individuals with impairments.

Define the significance of the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in rehabilitation.

It assesses endurance and functional capacity based on the distance walked in six minutes.