Rehabilitation and Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

What is the primary rehabilitation focus in the acute stage of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?

Accepted Answer

Prevent complications of immobility while monitoring respiratory function

Answer

During the acute, progressive phase of GBS, rehabilitation focuses on preventing pressure injuries, contractures, and DVT while closely monitoring for respiratory compromise.

Question 2

Which symptom triad is classic for Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Resting tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia

Answer

The cardinal motor features of Parkinson's disease are resting tremor (pill-rolling), cogwheel rigidity, and bradykinesia (slowness of movement).

Question 3

LSVT BIG is a rehabilitation program specifically designed for patients with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease — targeting amplitude of movement

Answer

LSVT BIG is an intensive, standardized physical/occupational therapy program that trains Parkinson's patients to make larger movements to counteract hypokinesia.

Question 4

Which complication is most common in patients with complete cervical spinal cord injury (C4 and above)?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support

Answer

Injuries at C4 and above impair phrenic nerve innervation of the diaphragm, resulting in respiratory insufficiency and often requiring mechanical ventilation.

Question 5

What is heterotopic ossification (HO) in neurological rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal bone formation in soft tissues around joints following SCI or TBI

Answer

HO is the formation of lamellar bone in periarticular soft tissues, commonly occurring around the hip and knee in patients with SCI or TBI, causing pain and restricted motion.

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Rehabilitation and Therapy Neurological Rehabilitation 2