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Sophia Shared "Neurodegenerative" - 15 Picmonics

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Neurodegenerative

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) (Formerly Known as Bobath Approach)
Population
CNS Disorders
Principles
Abnormal Patterns
Spasticity and Hyperactive Reflexes
Adaptive Features
Postural Alignment and Control
Correct Movement Patterns
Interventions
Alter Muscle Tone and Create Optimal Postural Alignment
Prevent Maladaptive Movement
Guided Sensorimotor Experiences
Grading
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Rood Frame of Reference
Bottom-Up Approach
Population
All Populations
CNS Disorders
Principles
Normalize Muscle Tone
Repetition
Ontogenetic Developmental Sequences
Controlled Sensory Stimulation
Muscle Responses
Techniques
Facilitatory Technique
Tactile Stimulation
Thermal Facilitation (Icing)
Inhibitory Technique
Light Joint Compression
Slow Stroking
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Brunnstrom Movement Therapy Frame of Reference
Population
Stroke or Motor Control Deficits
Concepts
Primitive Synergistic Patterns
Limb Synergies and Primitive Reflexes
Normal Patterns of Movements
6 Stages of Recovery
Stage 1:
Flaccidity
Stage 2:
Spasticity Appears
Stage 3:
Increased Spasticity
Stage 4:
Decreased Spasticity
Stage 5:
Complex Movement Returns
Stage 6:
Spasticity Disappears
Intervention
Normal Function Returns
Intervention
Goals of Treatment
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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)
Goal
Improve ROM
Indication
Weak Postural Muscles
Mechanism
Diagonal Movements
Patterns
D1 Flexion
D1 Extension
D2 Flexion
D2 Extension
Methods
Contract-Relax
Hold-Relax-Swing
Contract-Relax-Antagonist-Contract
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Alzheimer's Disease Interventions
Diagnostic Tests
PET Scan and CT
Mini-Mental State Examination
Interventions
Drug Therapy
Safe Environment
Moderate Exercise
Behavioral Modification
Assistance with Functional Independence
Assistance and Support for Caregiver
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Functional Incontinence
Symptoms
Increased Urinary Volume
Unable to Timely Urinate
Pathophysiology
Dementia
Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Immobility
Treatment
Scheduled Voiding
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1 min
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Assessment
Assessment
Ascending Paralysis
Muscle Weakness
Paresthesias (Pins and Needles)
Diplopia
Difficulty Speaking
Dysphagia
Labile Blood Pressure
Loss of Bowel and Bladder Control
Considerations
Aggressive Airway Management
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Rancho Los Amigos Levels of Cognitive Functioning Scale
Total Assistance
Level I - No Response
Level II - Generalized Response
Level III - Localized Response
Maximal Assistance
Level IV - Confused/Agitated
Level V - Confused, Inappropriate Non-Agitated
Moderate Assistance
Level VI - Confused, Appropriate
Minimal Assistance for Daily Living Skills
Level VII - Automatic, Appropriate
Stand-By Assistance
Level VIII - Purposeful, Appropriate with Stand-by Assistance
Stand-By Assistance on Request
Level IX - Purposeful, Appropriate with Stand-by Assistance on Request
Modified Independent
Level X - Modified Purposeful, Appropriate
Mnemonic
No General Localizes Aggresively Inappropriate Apples Automatically on Purpose
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Huntington's Disease Assessment and Interventions
Assessment
Decreased GABA
Appears around Age 40
Slow Cognitive Decline
Choreiform Movements
Non Repetitive Jerks
Interventions
Neuroleptics
Tetrabenazine
Genetic Counseling
Considerations
Stages of Disease
High Calorie Diet
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Multiple Sclerosis Assessment
Cause/Mechanism
Nerve Fiber Demyelination
Assessment
Motor Issues
Cerebellar Signs
Fatigue
Paresthesias
Spasticity
Urinary Incontinence
Optic Neuritis
Considerations
Women Between 20-50 Years Old
Relapse and Remission of Symptoms
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Parkinson's Disease Assessment
Assessment
Decreased Dopamine
Older Adult
Cogwheel Rigidity
Bradykinesia
Shuffling Gait
Resting Tremor
Pill-Rolling
Mask-Like Face
Cognitive Decline
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2 mins
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Acute Loss of Lumbar Plexus Function
Surgical Emergency
Saddle Anesthesia
Causes
Inflammatory Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Trauma
Lesions
Symptoms
Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
Sciatica
Diagnosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Clinical
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Lewy Body Dementia
Pathophysiology
Unknown Etiology
Decreased Acetylcholine
Alpha-synuclein Defect
Eosinophilic Cytoplasmic Inclusion
Signs and Symptoms
Visual Hallucinations
Progressive Dementia
Fluctuating Cognition
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Parkinsonism
Treatment
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors
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3 mins
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Assessment
Progressive Muscle Weakness
Systemic Muscle Wasting
Fasciculations
Spasticity
Fatigue
Considerations
Riluzole (Rilutek)
Stretching
Little to No Cognitive Decline
Respiratory Support
Palliative Care
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Delirium
Mechanism
Rapid Onset
Reversible
Assessment
Hallucinations
Decline in Cognition
Short Attention Span
Rapid Speech
Change in Activity Level
Mood Swings
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2 mins

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