Spasticity

Question 1

spasticity

Answer 1

velocity dependent increase in the stretch reflex

hyperexcitability of the reflex

Question 2

tone

Answer 2

resistance to passive movement

Question 3

increased tone can be due to

Answer 3

spasticity
contracture
excessive muscle activity
pain
decreased skill/ coordination

Question 4

measurement of spasticity

Answer 4

ashworth scale
tardieu scale

Question 5

ashworth scale

Answer 5

measures tone o-4
no increase
to limb rigid

Question 6

tardieu scale

Answer 6

measure velocity dependent resistance to passive movement

because it measures speed so can actually determine if they have spasticity

Question 7

how does tardieu scale measure

Answer 7

3 speeds
quality of muscle reaction is graded

0-4
4-clonue

Question 8

intervention to spasticity Botox

Answer 8

Botox
but it is unlikely to improve
UL and LL motor function

Question 9

What shouldn’t we use with spasticity

Answer 9

stretching
and
acupuncture

Question 10

intervention of physiotherapy

Answer 10

early comprehensive therapy program
-accurate analysis
-task specific training