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American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale
ASIA Impairments Scale (AIS)
ASIA A
Complete
ASIA B
Sensory Incomplete
ASIA C
Motor Incomplete
ASIA D
Motor Incomplete
ASIA E
Normal
2 mins
Arterial vs. Venous Insufficiency Interventions
Arterial Insufficiency
Arterial Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Insufficiency Interventions
Aerobic Exercise
Strength Training
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Lifestyle Modifications
Vascular Surgery
Venous Insufficiency Interventions
Compression Therapy
Lower Extremity/Calf Exercises
Manual Therapy
Skin Care
Lifestyle Modifications
3 mins
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
5 mins
Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
Population
Adults with Functional Mobility Impairments
Goal
Measure ADLs
Scoring
18-126
7-Point Ordinal Scale
(7) Complete Independence
(6) Modified Independence
(5) Supervision
(4) Minimal Assist
(3) Moderate Assist
(2) Maximal Assist
(1) Total Assistance
3 mins
Knee Special Tests: Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Testing
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Testing
Lachman Test
Anterior Drawer Test
Lateral Pivot Shift Test
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Testing
Posterior Drawer Test
Posterior Sag Sign
2 mins
Knee Special Tests: Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligament Testing
Medial Collateral Ligament Testing
Valgus Stress Test
Lateral Collateral Ligament Testing
Varus Stress Test
2 mins
Knee Special Tests: Meniscus Testing
Meniscus Testing
Apley’s Compression Test
Bounce Home Test
McMurray Test
Thessaly Test
1 min
Knee Special Tests: Other Tests
Other Knee Special Tests
Patellar Apprehension Test
Patellar Tilt Test
Noble Compression Test
Patellar Grind Test
1 min
Labyrinthitis/Vestibular Neuritis
Causes
Inner Ear Infection
Signs and Symptoms
Postural & Gait Instability
Vertigo
Nystagmus
Increased Fall Risk
Dizziness
Nausea and Vomiting
Diagnosis and Treatment
Medication
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)
Postural Control & Balance Training
Gait Training
Habituation Exercise
3 mins
Model of Human Occupation (MOHO)
Top-Down Approach
MOHO Related to the Person
Volition
Personal Causation
Values
Interests
Habituation
Habits
Roles
Performance Capacity
MOHO Related to the Environment
Physical Environment
Social Environment
3 mins
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
3 mins
Nystagmus
Pathophysiology
Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR) Dysfunction
Vestibular Injury
Signs & Symptoms
Concussion
Upbeating or Horizontal Beating Eyes
Oscillopsia
Diagnosis
HINTS (Head Impulse-Nystagmus-Test of Skew)
History Examination
INFARCT (Impulse Normal Fast-phase Alternating Refixation on Cover Test)
Visual Acuity Test
Treatment
Brandt-Daroff Maneuver
Epley Maneuver
Baclofen
Considerations
Congenital vs Acquired
4 mins
Phases of Cardiac Rehabilitation
Scores
MET Levels
Phase 1
Acute Phase
Assessment
Education
Discharge
Goals
Phase 2
Outpatient Phase
Reinforcing Phase 1
Ergonomic Approach
Phase 3
Community Based
Therapy Settings and Cardiac Rehab
Acute Care
Long-Term Acute Care
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Independent Living
5 mins
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
2 mins
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
4 mins
Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Approach
Top-Down Assumptions
Holistic
Often Compared to Biopsychosocial Models
Client-Centered Occupation-Based Approach
Client Sets Goals
Top-Down Common Assessments
Compensatory Strategies
Bottom-Up Assumptions
Remediate Deficits
Based on Traditional Medical Models
Therapist Sets Goals
Bottom-Up Common Assessments
Restorative Strategies
3 mins
Upper Limb - Anterior Forearm Muscles
Superficial Muscles
Pronator Teres
Palmaris Longus
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
Intermediate Muscles
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
Deep Muscles
Flexor Pollicis Longus
Flexor Digitorum Profundus
Pronator Quadratus
2 mins
Upper Limb - Arm Muscles
Anterior Superficial Muscles
Biceps Brachii
Anterior Deep Muscles
Coracobrachialis
Brachialis
Posterior Superficial Muscles
Long Head of Triceps Brachii
Lateral Head of Triceps Brachii
Posterior Deep Muscles
Medial Head of Triceps Brachii
2 mins
Vestibular Disorders
Peripheral Vestibular Disorders
Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
Vestibular Neuritis
Labyrinthitis
Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma)
Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Meniere's Disease
Perilymphatic Fistula
Central Vestibular Disorders
Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
Traumatic Head Injury
Vestibular Migraine
Brainstem & Cerebellar Conditions
3 mins
Weight-Bearing Restrictions
Population
Orthopedic
Usage
Help Limb or Joint Surgeries Heal Properly
Weight Bearing Status
Non-Weight Bearing (NWB)
Toe-Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB)
Partial Weight Bearing (PWB)
Weight Bearing as Tolerated (WBAT)
Full Weight Bearing (FWB)
2 mins
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