Basal Ganglia Dysfunction & Intervention
From NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy by Kyle Rice
April 15, 2026 · 11 min · Season 6 · Episode 15
About this episode
The episode discusses interventions for a patient with basal ganglia dysfunction following a stroke, focusing on effective strategies for addressing bradykinesia and movement initiation difficulties.
Mackenzie presents to physical therapy following a stroke affecting the basal ganglia. The patient exhibits bradykinesia and difficulty initiating movements. Which of the following interventions would be MOST effective in addressing these impairments? A) Rhythmic auditory stimulation B) High-resistance strength training C) Visual cueing during gait training D) Balance exercises using an unstable surface Join the FREE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Rice
Topics covered
- basal ganglia dysfunction
- stroke rehabilitation
- physical therapy interventions
- movement disorders
- bradykinesia
Keywords
- basal ganglia
- stroke
- bradykinesia
- physical therapy
- interventions
- movement initiation
- gait training
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Organizations: NPTE
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