Neurological Physical Therapy Flashcards
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Which outcome measure is most commonly used to assess functional mobility in stroke patients?
Answer: Berg Balance Scale
The Berg Balance Scale is a 14-item validated tool widely used to assess static and dynamic balance in stroke and other neurological populations.
Spasticity is best defined as:
Answer: Velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflex
Spasticity is a velocity-dependent increase in the tonic stretch reflex (muscle tone) resulting from upper motor neuron lesions.
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment is used to evaluate:
Answer: Sensorimotor impairment following stroke
The Fugl-Meyer Assessment quantifies sensorimotor recovery of upper and lower extremities following stroke.
Which concept describes the brain's ability to reorganize neural pathways after injury?
Answer: Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the nervous system's ability to reorganize its structure, function, and connections in response to injury or experience.
A patient with a complete C5 spinal cord injury would be expected to have preserved function of which muscle?
Answer: Biceps brachii and deltoid
C5 innervates the biceps brachii and deltoid, so these muscles are preserved in a complete C5 SCI while C6 and below functions are absent.
What is 'foot drop' and which nerve is most commonly affected?
Answer: Inability to dorsiflex; common peroneal nerve
Foot drop is the inability to dorsiflex the foot due to weakness of the tibialis anterior, most commonly caused by common peroneal nerve injury.