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stroke rehab is guided by integrated framework of clinical reasoning - Answer- -guide to
PT practice
-ICF provides enablement language and structure for organizing info
-StrokeEDGE task force examination recommendations (recommended outcome
measures for stroke population)
-synthesized evidence
ICF model - Answer- great framework to use in practice when collecting data
-helps w/ clinical reasoning and decision making
approaches to PT interventions - Answer- 1. restorative
2. preventative
3. compensatory
restorative PT interventions - Answer- aimed at improving impairments, activity
limitations and participation
*helpful for someone to have recovery because taps into neuroplasticity and motor
learning
start w/ restorative approach to - Answer- improve their impairments like strength and
balance
ex. strengthen ankle DFs
stroke/neuro insult then get more sleep - Answer- better outcomes due to enhanced
motor learning
preventative PT interventions - Answer- aimed at minimizing potential complications and
indirect impairments
-prevent loss of ROM post-stroke
-prevent foot drop/contractures via resting foot splint in bed
compensatory PT interventions - Answer- aimed at modifying the task, activity, or
environment to improve function
ex. using ankle/foot orthoses (AFO)
stroke recovery results from - Answer- -recovery of ischemic penumbra
-resolution of cerebral edema
-neuroplasticity and rehabilitation
penumbra - Answer- viable tissue if given oxygen for increased function
, *as swelling decreases there is less pressure on other structures so brain is able to
function
enhance neuroplasticity - Answer- high reps and high intensity
*parts of brain taking on new responsibilities
better outcomes associated w/ - Answer- -early medical care
-smaller strokes
-specialized stroke care centers (ex. spaulding charlestown)
-early, intensive multidisciplinary rehab approach
specialized stroke care centers - Answer- -38% of US hospitals and rehab centers
-reduction in mortality rates
-1 yr post stroke: lower mortality rates, more functional independence and more likely to
be living at home
recovery patterns - Answer- variable- depends on part of brain affected and type of
stroke (stroke in evolution versus complete stroke)
*NIHSS scale scores
stroke in evolution - Answer- stroke is stable/complete and symptoms not getting worse
*continually decompensated
most recovery happens w/in - Answer- first 6 months
-can continue w/ measurable gains through chronic stages (>6 months post)
*aggressive PT to tap into neuroplasticity during first 6 months post stroke
poor prognosis for motor recovery if - Answer- no return 4 weeks post-stroke
prognosis - Answer- motor and perceptual impairments have greatest impact on
functional performance
enablement factors - Answer- -high motivation
-stable supportive family
-financial resources
-health literacy
-intensive training w/ repetitive practice
mortality predictors - Answer- -hx of past CVA
-prolonged LOC
-dysphagia
-aspiration pneumonia
-age
-ICP
-size of lesion