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neuro27 syngeries
neuro27 synergies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Synergy Patterns | When the central nervous system is damaged as with a CVA, the higher centers of the brain are also damaged. |
| The higher centers are responsible | for both complex motor patterns and the inhibition of massive gross motor patterns. |
| Synergy patterns result when | the higher centers of the brain lose control and the uncontrolled or partially controlled stereotyped patterns of the middle and lower centers emerge. |
| Flexor Synergy Scapula: | Elevation and retraction |
| Flexor Synergy Shoulder: | Abduction and lateral rotation |
| Flexor Synergy Elbow: | Flexion |
| Flexor Synergy Forearm: | Supination |
| Flexor Synergy Wrist: | Flexion |
| Flexor Synergy Fingers: | Flexion with adduction |
| Flexor Synergy Thumb: | Flexion and adduction |
| Extensor Synergy Scapula: | Depression and protraction |
| Extensor Synergy Shoulder: | Medial rotation and adduction |
| Extensor Synergy Elbow: | Extension |
| Extensor Synergy Forearm: | Pronation |
| Extensor Synergy Wrist: | Extension |
| Extensor Synergy Fingers: | Flexion with adduction |
| Extensor Synergy Thumb: | Adduction and flexion |
| • The flexor synergy is seen when | the patient attempts to lift up their arm or reach for an object. |
| Flexor Synergy Hip: | Abduction and lateral rotation |
| Flexor Synergy Knee: | Flexion |
| Flexor Synergy Ankle: | Dorsiflexion with supination |
| Flexor Synergy Toes: | Extension |
| Extensor Synergy Hip: | Extension, medial rotation, and adduction |
| Extensor Synergy Knee: | Extension |
| Extensor Synergy Ankle: | Plantar flexion with inversion |
| Extensor Synergy Toes: | Flexion and adduction |
| • The flexor synergy is characterized by | great toe extension and flexion of the remaining toes secondary to spasticity. |