PPT-Spasticity Assessment Scales

Dr Digvijay Sharma Spasticity Spasticity is one of the most common and potentially disabling and bothersome complications affecting individuals with Neurological conditions 1 Spasticity may be defined as a motor disorder characterized by a velocitydependent exaggeration of stretch reflexes resulting from abnormal . fu berlinde httpwwwRalfSchwarzerde Introduction Nutrition Self Efficacy Physical Exercise Self Efficacy Alcohol Resistance Self Efficacy What is spasticity? Spasticity is the uncontrolled tightening or contracting of the muscles that is common in individuals with spinal cord injuries. About 65% Spasticity gradually, reaching its maximum extent long after the initial injury occurs. Spasticity can cause pain and abnormal posture, as well as difficulty with movement, self - ca re, and other a C. ontrolling . spasticity. before it controls your loved . o. nes. Ileana Howard, MD. Rehabilitation Care Services. VA . Puget Sound Health Care. October 28, 2014. What is spasticity?. Why does . s. Measurement. is the process of assigning numbers or labels to persons, objects or events in accordance with specific rules for representing quantities or qualities of attributes.. Rule. is a guide, method or command that tells a researcher what to do.. ITB Therapy. SM . (intrathecal baclofen therapy). Important Safety Information for ITB Therapy. SM. ITB Therapy (Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy) is indicated for use in the management of severe spasticity. Patients should first respond to a screening dose of intrathecal baclofen prior to consideration for long term infusion via an implantable pump. For spasticity of spinal cord origin, ITB Therapy via an implantable infusion system should be reserved for patients unresponsive to oral baclofen or those who experience intolerable CNS side effects at effective doses. Patients with spasticity due to traumatic brain injury should wait at least one year after the injury before consideration of long-term intrathecal baclofen therapy. . Chapter 12. Learning Objectives. Understand…. . The nature of attitudes and their relationship to behavior. . The critical decisions involved in selecting an appropriate measurement scale.. The characteristics and use of rating, ranking, sorting, and other preference scales. . S&T Items 3100-1, 3200-5, and 3600-2. Submitted by. Ross Andersen, NY (retired). NCWM Certification Coordinator, and. Participant in 1990 decision. Revised Sept 8, 2017. View as a slide show to hear narration.. What is a scale?. Scale. There are two different meanings for the word scale. The size to which an object is drawn . An instrument with a system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as reference standards in measurements. . Chapter 3: Pitch Collections, Scales, and Major Keys By Sarah and Morgan Chromatic and Diatonic Chromatic scales are comprised of 12 tones that are all a half-step apart Diatonic scales are comprised of 7 tones with strategically whole and half-steps. (These are common major scales.) . Diagnostic. . term. . used. . to. . describe. a . group. of motor . syndromes. . resulting. . from. . disorders. of . early. . brain. . development. .. . Symptom. . complex. , (not a . Cerebral PalsyMegan Flanigan MD12 Deborah Gaebler-Spira MD12Christina Marciniak MD12Masha Kocherginsky PhD11Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago Il 2Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Chic Jennifer Bernstein. September 11, 2019. What is CBD?. Cannabidiol. Hemp vs. marijuana derived. Overarching label given to cannabinoids. Hundreds of naturally occurring cannabinoids. THC, CBD, CBDN, THCA and more. Jane Hassell, . Paediatric. Neurologist. Kenya . Paediatric. Association . Annual Scientific Conference 2019. . Please do not film or take photos of the children shown in these slides. . These images were shared with the Faculty for teaching purposes only. .