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Occupational Therapy Management Of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome And Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders, Part 1

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1.  How many sub-types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are currently known? 13 10 8 3

2.  What is a popular screening test for suspected joint hypermobility? Sit and reach test Beighton score Berg balance test Lower extremity functional test

3.  Researchers have documented that rehabilitation can improve which outcomes among individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Sports performance and weight loss Sleep and weight gain Pain, proprioception, function, and quality of life Quality of life and religious affiliation

4.  Which of the following is TRUE regarding recommended activities and activities to avoid for fitness and sports in individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes? Light to moderate resistance training, aquatic exercise, and balance exercises are recommended. End range loaded movements and plyometrics are on the list to possibly avoid. High load exercises, end-range loaded movements, and ballistic movements (repeated sprints) are always appropriate for individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes should avoid only contact (high impact) sports such as football and wrestling. All non-contact (high impact) sports such as Volleyball and Track and Field are always okay to participate in. Individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes should avoid exercise at all times.

5.  Which (or all) of the below is(are) TRUE regarding heart rate variability discussed in the course as a way to monitor patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes? Heart rate variability (HRV) measures the variation in time between each heartbeat, commonly reported in milliseconds. HRV is controlled by the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and it’s two branches: sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). Low HRV during rest indicates the body is working hard for some reason. One system is more active. High resting HRV is a healthy physiological response to intrinsic and extrinsic changes. All of the above