Neuromuscular Practice I W9 - Dependent Neuroplasticity

which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "neural connections only stay strong if they're used. if the skill isn't practiced, the neural connections fade and weaken over time"

use it or lose it

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "training that drives specific brain function can lead to enhancement of that function"

use it and improve it

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "highlights the importance of tailoring an activity or exercise to produce a result in specific circuitry"

specificity

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "400-800x or 1,000-2,000x of this to drive neuroplastic changes"

repetition

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "induction of plasticity requires sufficient training intensity, a.k.a. the dose"

intensity

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "different forms of plasticity occur at different times during training, earlier is better than later"

time

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "motivation and attention are essential to promoting engagement engagement in the task"

salience

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "training induced plasticity occurs in younger brains"

age

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "plasticity in response to one training exerpience can enhance acquisition of similar behaviors"

transference

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which principle of neuroplasticity is defined by the following: "plasticity resulting in bad habits can interfere with learning good habits"

interference

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which of the following statements about neuroplasticity is true?

the brain can adapt and rewire itself in response to experience

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what is one potential risk or challenge associated with early mobilization of patients with stroke?

increased risk of falls

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what principle of neuroplasticity lets us explain the positive impact of one activity on improving function in another (e.g. lifting weights improves walking function)?

transference

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which principle of neuroplasticity asserts functional and cortical remapping can occur with the provision of rehab services neurological injury?

use it and improve it

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literature shows that in the animal model, how may lower extremity repetitions are needed for cortical change?

1,000-2,000

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T/F: early mobilization is clearly defined in the literature and in clinical practice

false

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which of the following principles of neuroplasticity focuses on the importance of the task to the patient?

salience

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animal models show approximately how many repetitions of upper extremity activity are required for cortical changes?

400-800

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T/F: spontaneous recovery after stroke is possible

true

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which of the following is not a variable influencing spontaneous stroke recovery?

gender

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T/F: "neural tissue acquires a function that it did not have prior to injury" would be considered a compensatory strategy

true

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T/F: you are evaluation a pt with late stage ALS who has problems buttoning their shirt. the best strategy to use is recovery rather than compensatory

false

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neuroplasticity is defined as:

the brain learns new behaviors and when damaged, the brain relearns lost behavior

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a pt's L UE is hemiparetic after a R MCA stroke. they tend to favor their UE to perform all tasks. this demonstrates:

learned non-use

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which of the following is a crucial factor to promote neuroplasticity?

all of the above

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a pt with a L ACA stroke is having trouble ascending stairs. which parameters are best to facilitate motor learning?

practice ascending stairs; 1200 reps

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T/F: for a pt post R MCA stroke, 600 reps of UE exercise is an appropriate amount to promote neuroplasticity

true

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which of the following is not an appropriate way to quantify intensity?

5 dumbbell exercises

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choose the correct statement

short, frequent sessions are preferred for a pt after stroke

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a pt is apathetic and emotionally withdrawn after a stroke. what technique should you do to get them involved in PT?

find out what the pt values and try to incorporate it in PT

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T/F: you cannot regain and train function in an older individual

false

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you are working on a pts ability to walk and you end up seeing an improvement in their transfers. this demonstrates what principle?

transference

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which of the following is a positive of early mobilization?

helps avoid bed rest negativity that affects all systems

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which of the following is not a key recommendation for future early mobilization?

intervention treatment focus

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pick the indirect effect of aerobic exercise on neuroplasticity

cerebral blood flow

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what is the current exercise recommendation for stroke survivors?

aerobic: 3-5 days/week, 20-40 min, mod intensity

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T/F: it is most beneficial to have a pt do their aerobic exercise before a motor task to facilitate motor learning

false

1 multiple choice option