Class Notes for PHTY302 at Australian Catholic University

Introduction to Stroke Stroke Also commonly called cerebrovascular accident (CVA) It is the most common cause of disability in adults 420,000 Australians are now living with stroke 23 of the survivors have a disability 1...

Blood and the Brain Brain uses 20 of the bodys oxygen requirements Approximately 800mlmin blood flows through the brain 4 arterial trunks supply the brain Anterior circulation internal carotid artery system The carotid s...

S00189612 What are the relevant findings and the implications for Alexs assessment? Are there any special questions to include in the subjective interview or specific points to check in the physical examination? Main Findi...

Intensity of practice Evidence for neural plasticity Healthy monkeys 400600 reps daily to alter representation Stroke monkeys 600 reps daily to alter detrimental changes of the cortical lesion Functional reorganization of ...

PHTY 302 Wk 67 Lecture Notes Clinical Reasoning Subjective assessment Information from the patients records Information from the patients relatives or carers Information from the members of the MDT Main categories Personal...

Primary sensorimotor impairments after Stroke Primary impairments following stroke Positive additional features Spasticity: Hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex Velocity dependent Often referred to as increased tone...

Secondary Impairments after Stroke Loss of fitness after stroke Up to 75 of people with stroke have coronary artery disease Paretic muscles Decreased oxidative metabolism Decreased endurance Increased fatigue Low aerobi...

2. Outline a treatment plan for the next time you see Alex. The treatment plan should include one to one, semisupervised and independent practice. Specify the time Alex will spend on each activity. Maximum 2 pages, 11 poin...

Prevention of soft tissue damage after stroke Shoulder subluxation: Incidence ranges from 781 variation appears to be related to degree of paralysis Thought to be only one of many factors that can cause pain, however assoc...

Part B. After completion of the subjectiveobjective assessment 1. Complete the table on the following two pages. Maximum 2 pages, 11 point Arial font. Text exceeding this page limit will not be marked. Text in a font less ...

2. Provide a concise list of Alexs problems. Include activity limitations and primary and secondary impairments. During the physiotherapy assessment, Alexs primary and secondary impairments became clear, underlying her act...

Active excercises Paralysed very weak muscles Grades 02 Principles of strengthening differ from PRE Unable to movement against resistance Need low load high repetitions Aim: Increase central drive to muscles Improve ac...

Treatment Plan for a Patient following stroke

Patient with stroke Background Information Reason for Admission/ Presenting Problems: Chris is a 55 year old who was brought in by ambulance and admitted to Bankstown Hospital 4 weeks a...

Week 11: Reaching and manipulation after stroke Upper limb function after stroke 69 of people with acute stroke have upper limb impairment on admission Characteristics of UL function after stroke Arm movements are: Slow...