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Neuromotor
Dysarthrias
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11/17/2008

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Term
Flaccid Dysarthria breakdown in
Definition
LMN
Term
Signs of Lower Motor Neuron Lesion
Definition
-Paralysis/Paresis
-lack of force output
-paresis may not be neurological, it may be pure weakness
-Reduced or Absent Reflexes **Cardinal Sign**
-Atrophy to Muscles
-Flaccidity/floppiness
-Fasciculations (twitches that are visible)
-sign of loss of innervation
Term
Possible Speech Quality Flaccid Dysarthria
Definition
-breathy (possible VF paralysis)
-imprecise artic
-speech becomes worse with duration of speaking time (Myostheniogravis)
-monotone, slow
Term
Types of Dysarthria
Definition
Flaccid, Spastic, Ataxic, Hypokinetic, Hyperkenetic, Mixed.
Term
Dyskinesia
Definition
Abnormal movements can be related to P.D. meds
Term
Tics
Definition
Simple or complex movement , can besuppressed temporarily.
Term
Ballism
Definition
-flailing extremities
-usually caused by stroke near subthalamic nucleus
Term
Tremor Types
Definition
Essential tremor- common idiopathic or genetic
Resting- Parkinson's
Intention in ataxia
Wing beating
Term
Dystonia
Definition
Term
Lower motor neuron lesion
Definition
Fasciculations, muscle atrophy weakness
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Upper Motor Neuron Lesion Signs
Definition
spasticity hyperflexia, emotional lability
Term
Dysarthria
Definition
results in problems in oral communication due to paralysis, weakness and incoordination of speech musculature related to strength speech, range, timing, and accuracy of speech movements.
Term
Apraxia of Speech
Definition
An impairmnet of the capacity to program sensorimotor commands for the positioning and movement of muscles for the volitional production of speech.
Term
Spastic Dysarthria breakdown in
Definition
Upper motor neuron UMN
Term
Hypokinetic dysarthria result of damage in
Definition
Basal ganglia
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Hyperkinetic dysarthria damage in
Definition
the basal ganglia control circuit caused by decreased chemicals in the neurotransmitters.
Term
Mixed dysarthria is a result of
Definition
Degenerative disease; Multiple lesions
Term
AMR
Definition
Alternating motor rate
Term
To factor out the velopharynx
Definition
Use a nose clip
Term
To factor out Larynx
Definition
Use electrolarynx or whisper
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To factor out Jaw from tongue and lips
Definition
use a bite block,
Term
To factor out abdomen
Definition
brace it
Term
To factor out articulation (upper airway)
Definition
hum/vowels
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Factor out areomechanics from articulation
Definition
Use mouthing
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