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Diff Diagnosis of Neuro Disorders

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show A degenerative disease that involves both upper & lower motor neurons  
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Signs & Symptoms of ALS   show
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show An inflammatory response affecting Facial N. (CN VII) resulting in paralysis of muscles of facial expression.  
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show Depends on branch involved. May have difficulty wrinkling forehead, closing eye tightly, smiling. Loss of control salivation, uni facial weakness/paralysis, normal sensation. Mouth droop, decreased sensation ant 2/3 of tongue  
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show A polyneuropathy of probable immune-mediated viral origin, results in symmetrical motor paralysis & progressive weakness that develops quickly (LMN disease)  
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show some sensory loss (stocking-glove) & paresthesias, ascending muscle weakness (distal to proximal), may produce full tetraplegia with respiratory failure, Tachycardia, abnormal cardiac rhythm & BP changes, slow recovery  
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show Demyelinating disease more prevalent in colder climates. Can be mild, have bouts of remissions and exacerbations or get progressively worse  
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Signs & Symptoms of MS   show
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Definition of Parkinson's Disease   show
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Signs & Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease   show
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Behavioral changes in Parkinson's such as memory loss or apathy can result in what secondary effects?   show
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show Muscular dystrophy that occurs decades after the initial polio episode. New denervation occurs with asymmetrical muscle weakness.  
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show Myalgia, joint pain, variable asymmetrical muscle atrophy with decreased strength, excessive fatigue & decreased endurance contribute to loss of function  
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General treatment focus for ALS patients   show
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General treatment focus for patients with Bell's Palsy   show
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General treatment focus for patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome   show
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show Improve function, Prevent secondary problems (Skin care), Morning tx sessions preferable, Breathing exercises, PNF to tolerance, Amb or WC mobility, decrease tone, positive approach, fatigue could increase symptoms  
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show Gait: increase stride width & length, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, PNF diagonals, ROM including PNF contract-relax, inhibitory casting, orthoses, Best to tx in morning following dopamine agonist administration  
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General treatment focus for patients with Post-polio Syndrome   show
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Referred pain to Right Subscapular region with no musculoskeletal findings possibly indicates...   show
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Referred pain to Medial Left arm & Jaw with no muscuskeletal findings possibly indicates...   show
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Referred pain to Thoracic region or flank pain with no musculoskeletal findings possibly indicates...   show
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show Spleen Damage  
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Referred pain to Right Upper Quadrant with no musculoskeletal possibly indicates...   show
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