31.2 Cerebral Palsy Flashcards
1
Q
definition of cerebral palsy?
A
- non-progressive disorders of movement and posture
- some insult <5yo
2
Q
what assessment for CP in early infants used?
A
General movements Ax by Heinz prechtle 1990
- Term to 18 weeks: video analysis
- for early intervention
3
Q
red flags to investigate for CP?
A
- no definite cause
- Fhx of CP
- doesn’t look/feel right
4
Q
CP kids have rigidity?
A
almost never
5
Q
what movements disorders hyperkinetic are in CP?
A
dystonia
chorea
athetosis
6
Q
what movements disorders hypertonic are in CP?
A
spasticity
dystonia
7
Q
rigidity is?
A
equal resistance both directions
8
Q
spasticity is?
A
- increase resistance with faster stretching
- catching
9
Q
dystonia is?
A
involuntary movements with purposeful movements
10
Q
what is associated with contractures?
A
spasticity
11
Q
GMFCS looks at?
A
mobility
12
Q
MACS looks at?
A
upper limb usage
13
Q
CFCS looks at
A
communication scales
14
Q
EADFACS?
A
eating and drinking
15
Q
who to look out for hip subluxations?
A
GMFCS IV and V
