Hemiparesis

Chapter one THE NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSIS It is useful to think of the neurological diagnosis as a three step process. The first step is to make a topographical diagnosis, i.e. to locate the lesion that is responsible for the patient’s symptoms, because almost every neurological disorder has a tendency to occur in a specific part or parts of the nervous system. For example, the plaques of multiple sclerosis have a predilection for the visual pathways, cerebellum

The following literature review describes the pathophysiology, epidemiology, associated comorbidities, secondary conditions and treatment of adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) with an emphasis on current physical activity and exercise as a treatment strategy. Pathophysiology Adhesive Capsulitis (AC) commonly known as Frozen shoulder (FS), is a condition characterised by stiffness and pain in the glenohumeral joint (GH), with limitations to both active and passive range of motion in all directions

DISCUSSION & POLICY ANALYSIS (INCLUDING SPECIFIC REFERENCES) This 66 year old is filing a DIB claim alleging disability due to stroke, fatigue, headache, mixed hyperlipidemia, hypertensive heart disease, benign heart failure, cerebrovascular left hemiparesis, allergic rhinitis, pollen induced, acid reflux disease, depression, benign hypotrophy, PTSD, elevated PSA, abnormal glucose, and a Vitamin D deficiency of 04/11/2014. The evidence shows the claimant has a history of a right parietal occipital

1.1. Stroke: Stroke is a common, serious and global health care problem; it’s the third most common cause of health and first cause of adult disability (12). The rehabilitation is the major part of his care (13). Stroke is a neurological deficit caused by an acute focal injury f the central nervous system (CNS) by a vascular cause: a cerebral infraction appears with overt symptoms or intracerebral hemorrhage with no symptoms (10%) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (5%) (14). The most impairment that

TEMPORAL LOBE EPILEPSY Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques INTRODUCTION Epilepsy was conceptually defined in 2005 as a disorder of the brain characterised by enduring predisposition to generate epileptic seizures (1). This disorder is approached with such fear and trepidation by the medical and lay person alike, due to it expression of violent muscular activity in most cases. Much work and study has been done to understand that pathological process, and one etiology that is of surgical importance

Strokes Neurologic clinics: Provides an overview of stroke rehabilitation covering patient management in the acute, subacute, and chronic phases of poststroke treatment. Cognitive, behavioral, and functional assessment in the subacute poststroke phase is discussed, neuropsychiatric problems occurring during this phase are identified, and cognitive deficits and perceptual deficits encountered during occupational therapy are described. Speech, recreational, and music therapy and social support

Language is a beautiful and mysterious thing that is essential to living a satisfying life. The number of languages spoken throughout the world is astounding, let alone each individual dialect within those languages. There are differing opinions as to how language is acquired; whether it is inborn, learned, or a mixture of both. No matter what stance an individual may take, it cannot be denied that language is the pure essence of human life. The ability to communicate is essential for not only everyday

Negligence and malpractice are increasing within nursing fields even though nurses and students who will become nurses are educated about their legal and professional responsibilities and limitations. Negligence is a failure of fulfilling the responsibilities that the nurse has which results in malpractice. A nurse can be sued for malpractice when she fails to take care of the patient; it results in patient’s injury, however we should keep in mind that not every case ends with the injury, but still

What is a Hemispherectomy and what is the quality of life after one? The brain is a very complex organ. It is home to everything that makes you human and able to function. The brain is made of many different regions which all have specific jobs they carry out. The brain is divided into two separate hemispheres or halves. The complete surgical removal or disconnection of one half of the brain due to uncontrollable seizures is called a Hemispherectomy. In the most dramatic cases they need to remove

In an OT session, I may work on range of motion, strength, bilateral coordination and modifications to driving with a patient who fractured or injured an arm, hip, neck or leg or experiencing hemiparesis. As an OT practitioner, I may also train a patient on the use of adaptive equipment, such as a seat belt extenders, swivel seats, additional mirrors or other basic adaptive driving aids. I may also operate as an educator in programs such as Car