DPT 712 PARAPLEGIC REHABILITATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is included in the exam and eval for paraplegic pts?
should look very similar to the eval for a tetraplegic pt
strength
ROM
tone
pain
skin integrity
functional mobility (bed & WC)
Look back at functional expectations for SCI C8-S5
already made in other quizlet
What are 3 movement strategies implemented for paraplegic patients?
muscle substitution
angular momentum
head hip relationship
Why is muscle substitution not as commonly used in the para population when
compared to the tetra population?
there is not as much overlap of innervated musculature
What is an example of ms substitution in the para population?
, if glute med weak, pt can use TFL to accomplish hip abduction
Which of the 3 movement strategies is the most important in the para population?
head hips relationship
Why is the head hip relationship so important for the para population?
can accomplish higher level tasks with great movement and understanding of this
strategy
particularly important for uneven transfers & floor to WC transfers
if they don't use this, relying just on shoulders (increase risk of injury)
T/F: in the para population, it is important to strengthen ALL intact musculature
true
even muscles with 5/5 MMT
Depending on the pt's ab strength, what may be impaired?
balance
What is an intervention that can be used if the pt lacks ab control?
abdominal binder
What should be stretched in the para population?
hip flexors
elbow flexors
What should be kept tight in the para population?
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is included in the exam and eval for paraplegic pts?
should look very similar to the eval for a tetraplegic pt
strength
ROM
tone
pain
skin integrity
functional mobility (bed & WC)
Look back at functional expectations for SCI C8-S5
already made in other quizlet
What are 3 movement strategies implemented for paraplegic patients?
muscle substitution
angular momentum
head hip relationship
Why is muscle substitution not as commonly used in the para population when
compared to the tetra population?
there is not as much overlap of innervated musculature
What is an example of ms substitution in the para population?
, if glute med weak, pt can use TFL to accomplish hip abduction
Which of the 3 movement strategies is the most important in the para population?
head hips relationship
Why is the head hip relationship so important for the para population?
can accomplish higher level tasks with great movement and understanding of this
strategy
particularly important for uneven transfers & floor to WC transfers
if they don't use this, relying just on shoulders (increase risk of injury)
T/F: in the para population, it is important to strengthen ALL intact musculature
true
even muscles with 5/5 MMT
Depending on the pt's ab strength, what may be impaired?
balance
What is an intervention that can be used if the pt lacks ab control?
abdominal binder
What should be stretched in the para population?
hip flexors
elbow flexors
What should be kept tight in the para population?
