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Inability to control muscles of breathing
-unable to self care
-sustaining ventilatory support essential |
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Able to move Trapezius and sternocledomastoid
No upper extremity muscle function
Minimum Ventilatory Capacity
-unable to care for self
-may self feed w/ powered devices |
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Definition
Neck Movement
Possible partial strength of shoulder and biceps
-can drive electric wheelchair
-may be able to feed self w/powered devices |
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Neck Movement
Possible strength of shoulder and biceps
Partial strength in pecs
May self propell lightweight wheel chair
may feed self with devices
can write/care for self
can transfer from chair to bed |
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Definition
Neck Movement
Possible partial strength of biceps, shoulder, pecs
No finger muscle power (yes in C8)
Can dress lower extremities
minimal assistance needed
independent in wheelchair
can drive car w/ hand controls
(c8 activities are the same but easier) |
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Definition
Good Upper extremity muscle strength
some independence from wheelchair
long leg braces for standing exercises |
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Definition
Balance Difficulties
Still requires wheelchair
Limited ambulation with long leg braces and crutches |
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Definition
Trunk - Pelvis muscle function intact
May use crutches or canes for ambulation |
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Definition
Waddling Gait
Ambulation intact |
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