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1
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What is upper motor neuron syndrome?

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Impairment of motor control, spasticity, muscle weakness, stereotypical patterns of movement (synergy) and stimulation of distant movement by noxious stimuli.

2
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The majority of spontaneous motor recovery occurs within __________ of stroke and traumatic brain injury.

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6 months

3
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The brain-injured patient is likely to have what causes that limit joint motion?

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Quadriplegic involvement, concomitant peripheral nerve injuries, residual deformities from fractures and limitation of joint motion from heterotopic ossification.

4
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What are progressive orthoses?

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Orthoses used to increased the ROM of the affected joint, gradually increasing the amount of stretch created in the joint.

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