Deck 17: Pta: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Question 1

Which of the following preventive treatment strategies can be taken during the late stages of rehabilitation for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

A)Strengthening
B)Endurance exercises
C)Pressure relieving devices
D)All of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

You are going to see a home health patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and you note in the PT evaluation that this person has lower extremity spasticity.Which of the following interventions is NOT likely to be useful to include in your caregiver training?

A)Use of cryotherapy
B)Use of quick stretch with exercises
C)Massage
D)Daily standing program

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are at risk to develop which of the following shoulder pathologies as weakness progresses?

A)Glenohumeral subluxation
B)Abnormal scapulohumeral rhythm
C)Adhesive capsulitis
D)All of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Generally speaking in regards to strengthening exercises, there is not likely a benefit to attempt to strengthen any muscles with a reported strength less than:

A)1/5
B)2/5
C)3/5
D)4/5

Question 5

Interventions directed toward modification of activities or the environment to minimize functional limitations are called:

A)Preventive interventions
B)Facilitative interventions
C)Compensatory interventions
D)Restorative interventions