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Define neurofacilitation approach and task-oriented approach, and compare the biggest differences between these two approaches. Neurofacilitation: This approach suggests that normal movement results from a chain of reflexes organized hierarchically within the central nervous system (control of movement is going from the up to down). Normal movement requires that the cortex be in control ofLire la suite « Neurofacilitation VS task-oriented approach »

You have already measured Peter’s sitting and standing balance after 2 weeks post stroke when he starts his rehabilitation in rehabilitation center (assessment task 4). You have given the points by using the PCBS test and written a short summary about his balance ability. Peter’s PCBS test 2 weeks after stroke. Based on these measurementsLire la suite « Planned two tasks on study case »

Write down your ideas about current thoughts on task-oriented therapy. What does it mean in practice? The task therapy is using therapeutic exercises with a concrete objective in order to provide at the patient the ability to perform usual daily movement. It facilitates neural plasticity and acquisition or reacquisition of impairment skills. It is importantLire la suite « What is task-oriented therapy? »

Base of Support: The area in contact with the ground and the distance between this point Center of Mass: The point at which the mass of the body is equally balanced. Line of Gravity: A vertical line which passes through the Center of Mass to the ground. Ankle/Hip strategy (fixed support strategies): These reactions happenedLire la suite « Definitions »

Analyze one patient’s (2 weeks and 2 months post stroke) postural control by using PCBS-test Watch the following video and measure the patient’s postural control by using the PCBS-test and evaluate how the patient’s postural control improved by using the PCBS – test scale and describe also by verbally by using the description bellow. Patient’sLire la suite « Analyze one patient using PCBS’s test »

When Peter discharged from the hospital to the rehabilitation center After two weeks Peter’s postural changes have improved and the performances are carried out safely in a controlled way without assistance (level 3). Watch the following video and measure Peter’s sitting and standing balance after 2 weeks post stroke by using the PCBS test. GiveLire la suite « 2 weeks post stroke »

Patient: Peter SmithSocial security number: 110350-1O3NDiagnosis: Infarctus cerebellum 25.11.2014Background informationThe patient is a computer teacher and two days ago he felt dizzy and sick at home and fell down on the floor. His sister called for an ambulance and the patient was taken to the central hospital. Thrombolytic care was given within three hours ofLire la suite « Acute phase (one day post stroke) »

Hemiparesis is the most frequent neurological impairment after stroke which balance abnormalities is the most frequent. Decreased muscle strength, range of movement, abnormal muscle tone, motor coordination, sensory organization, cognition, and multisensory integration can contribute to balance disturbances at different levels. Sensory Modalities and Integration Somatosensory, visual and vestibular elements are sensory modalities and mainlyLire la suite « Balance and stroke »

What kind of motor strategies (angel strategy, hip strategy or stepping strategy) did you use when the base of support changed from two feet to one foot and sensory information was disturbed or eliminated? reduced your base of support (BOS) (standing on one foot) Narrow base of support it is, less stable it is. TheLire la suite « Analyse your own balance ability »

Functional improvement after central nervous system (CNS) injury is a relearning process. What does it mean? Following a mechanical damage and pathophysiological processes due to a stroke, central nervous system got different injuries (blood vessels, nerves, blood brain barrier, white and gray matter etc.). Neural plasticity is the key to re-learning the motor function duringLire la suite « Functional improvement »