Kristen Dunlay

#CC #PT582 I find the benefits of ultrasound to be beneficial, however I find that I would prefer using other forms of treatment prior to resulting to ultrasound. I think I would commonly use ultrasound primarily for tendinopathies. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21552108/

#PT582 #SK Due to some tattoos having ferromagnetic compounds that can induce electrical currents, I would not apply any electrical stimulation due to the temperature being increased and a potential for a burn ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

order to load the tendon. Advising patients to stretch these areas that are commonly stressed may help to reduce the likelihood.

#AS #PT582 Tendinopathies often occur when overusing a tendon with the same type of repetitive movement that can cause some microtears in the tendon, such as running. Many sources I have read have recommended eccentric exercises for treating tendinopathies over concentric in

@RyanOli22855873 #RO #PT582 PNF can be an effective approach when trying to achieve neuroplasticity through the use of movement repetition and practice. I think that using NMES could potentially take away this benefit of PNF training by stimulating the muscle and not the neural components as much

Looking forward to a great twitter discussion tonight! #PT582 #RO #TwitterThursday

@AlexJacobs_SPT #PT582 #TM A way to make the exercises more complex is by changing the static core exercise to something more dynamic because there might be a lack of dynamic stability due to the prosthetic, such as bird dogs, dead bugs, or knee to chests in a plank position.

#PT582 #TM There are tons of ways to do core exercises! Starting the amputee with prone and supine exercises would be fantastic to build a good base and then work into more complex factors. An important factor to remember would be giving appropriate rest. physio-pedia.com/High_level_reh…

#PT582 #RG Pomeroy et al suggests that repeated practice of task-specific movements helps adapt motor output and greater sensory feedback for neuro patients. It is recommended to train for more than 20 hours to have a significant change in function. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

#PT582 #KJ This article explained how yoga can be a great way to increase neuroplasticity and decrease severity of depression due to different parts of the brain being targeted through breathing, posture, meditation and movement. content.iospress.com/articles/resto…

#PT582 #JT This article explained how poststroke patients increased their neuroplasticity through participation with aerobic exercise. The article noted that aerobic exercise helped to prime the body’s neural environment for neuroplasticity, and that motor training should follow

Thank you to everyone for participating in my discussion on mental imagery and practice being utilized in a way to improve motor learning. I learned a lot from my classmates and I hope others did too! #PT582 #KD

@abigail_lue Yes I also found research saying that having individuals imagine all the senses around the task ( what they would feel, hear, smell taste) can greatly help with motor learning! #PT582 #KD

(1/2) #PT582 #KD A study done by Dr.Amasiatu discussed different uses for visualization including using it to see success, perfect skills, and familiarize the athlete with things such as a race track. I personally have used visualization and found it very helpful to imagine

@JessicaTeply @NAUPT582 Yes! Mental practice can be helpful in helping with gait, posture, and self awareness! Do you think that with patients (such as those with PD) that neuro-cognitive imagery would be best practiced before physical activity or after to help self-correct? #PT582 #KD

Some evidence for the use of Dynamic Neuro-Cognitive Imagery to improve motor fxn in pts. w/ PD: Mental imagery that emphasizes correct anatomical alignment & kinesthetic awareness to target proprioceptive deficits & improve spatial cognition. doi.org/10.1155/2018/6… #PT582 #KD

@ColleenDrisSPT I agree that repetition is key! Like practicing a sport or rehabilitation, there will not great great improvements without practice! Do you think there is a difference between visualization and meditation before competing? #PT582 #KD

#PT582 #KD (2/2) While I do believe in it and used it in softball, I think for it to be effective you must be consistent in its use, actively take part, and believe in it. I think it is a good way to prime yourself and prepare for all aspects of the game.

@SaraKni80449195 @NAUPT582 Mental imagery is great with PD to help correct body movements and can help increase self-awareness! Do you think that different techniques of neuro-cognitive imagery should be utilized with different conditions? #PT582 #KD

#PT582 #KD Dynamic Neuro-Cognitive Imagery can help patients effected by Parkinson's disease. It can easily be added into an HEP to compliment other therapeutic treatments. This is such a cool concept! ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

@DanielleAngulo4 Having personally utilized mental imagery, at what specific stage of motor learning ( cognitive, associative, and autonomous) do you think you were practicing? #PT582 #KD

@KristenD_SPT After being taught a new ballet exercise I would go through the combination in my head & use my hands to mime what my feet will be doing. Mental imagery being performed before hand can really make the execution more successful. #PT582 #KD youtube.com/watch?v=zRKiwT…

In what ways can visualization and mental imagery be used in practice to help with motor learning? #PT582 #KD

@AnnaLeighSPT I agree! The study recorded having pain in these SCI patients drop significantly. In ways other than pain do you think mental imagery could positively affect patients having neuropathic pain? #PT582 #KD

@KristenD_SPT #PT582 #KD Some good research behind mental imagery for neuropathic pain in people with SCI doi-org.libproxy.nau.edu/10.1177/154596…. Though methods of MI needs to be standardized across studies. Something tells me that reframing experiences to be positive ones will be helpful no matter what.

@MeganNAUDPT Having exercised the effects of mental imagery, at what instances would you utilize mental imagery in your practice for your patients? Would you utilize it right away? After the patient has struggled with a specific exercise? For all of your patients? #PT582 #KD

I used mental imagery a lot when I struggled with mental blocks in gymnastics. It was very helpful to me when I could picture myself performing a skill. I would definitely use this for patients who are having a hard time performing a specific task. #PT582 #KD

@CaitieBell1 It is amazing that there can be improvements in motor learning in just one session! This study suggests "a number repeated imagined movements are required to improve temporal precision". Do you have an ideal of an ideal number? Should there be breaks involved? #PT582 #KD

@KristenD_SPT #PT582 #KD Like Megan, I used visualization for gymnastics (practice w/o practicing!) This article shows that mental imagery can improve motor learning and planning, bettering the execution of new exercises. It works for me! I would try it w/ others. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

@SterrettCarolyn Great insight! Do you think that athletes vs patients with severe injuries are at a different stage of motor learning (cognitive, associative, and autonomous)? #PT582 #KD

@KristenD_SPT #PT582 #KD I think we could use mental imagery with a wide variety of patients. Athletes might have used it previously and could benefit from using visualization to help make progress. Also pts, with really severe injuries could use visualization to help with motor recruitment.