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Add to cartDescribe the compensated trendelenburg gait that occurs with hip pain.
Compensated trendelenburg gait shifts GRFV through the painful hip joint to stabilize the joint and decrease torque. Without compensation, abductor muscles have to contract against adduction moment, which causes compression at the hip joint.
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What percentage of people with Parkinsons disease have difficulty walking within 3 years of diagnosis?
85% of people with Parkinsons disease have difficulty walking within 3 years of diagnosis.
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What percentage of people with MS experience mobility problems?
75% of people with MS experience mobility problems.
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What percentage of people who have strokes regain community mobility?
50% of people who have strokes regain community mobility.
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Define gait versus walking versus mobility.
Gait refers to the pattern of movement of the limbs during locomotion. Walking is one form of locomotion. Mobility refers to the ability to safely and independently move from one point to another.
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List 3 dimensions of the neural control of walking.
1. Sensory: afferent input
2. Spinal cord: central pattern generators
3. Supraspinal: cortical systems for complex navigation (obstacles, etc.) to adapt gait pattern.
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Define and describe the function of central pattern generators (CPG).
CPG is a network of neurons and inter-neurons in the spinal cord that generate coordinated movements autonomously. They are modified by ascending and descending signals from the cortex and the periphery.
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Name two ascending sensory inputs that influence the stance-to-swing transition.
Hip extension and unloading of ankle plantarflexors.
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Create quizThis is a set of 32 practice questions and answers for the NR 548 final exam. The questions cover various topics related to gait, mobility, and pathologic gait patterns. Use these questions to test your knowledge and prepare for the exam.
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11-27-2023
University / Chamberlain / Nursing / Mr 548