You Are Working with a 39 Year-Old Female with Ataxia

question 9

Multiple Choice

You are working with a 39 year-old female with ataxia as a secondary effect of multiple sclerosis.You are putting together a comprehensive training program geared to challenge all aspects of her coordination deficits and improve her functional ability.Which of the following would be the best overall therapeutic approach?

• A)Frenkel coordination exercises
• B)Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises
• C)Intensive coordinative exercises
• D)PNF of the upper extremities

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Definitions:

Shock Absorber

A mechanical device designed to absorb and dampen shock impulses in vehicles and machinery, contributing to smoother movement.

CNS

The central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which processes and sends out nerve signals.

Somatic Nervous System

A section of the peripheral nervous system responsible for managing the intentional movement of the body by regulating skeletal muscles.

Eyeblink

A rapid closing and opening of the eyelid, which serves as a protective reflex to remove irritants from the surface of the eye or shield it from bright lights or approaching objects.