Additional Therapeutic Venues

Question 1

Dance therapy incorporates _______ exercise into routine.

Answer 1

Goal oriented

Question 2

List 4 key effects of hippo therapy.

Answer 2

1. Warmth of the horse induces relaxation
2. Position of the lower limbs (hip ABD/ER)
3. 3D movement (equilibrium reactions and dynamic balance)
4. Strong graded sensory input (bouncing with movement of horse)

Question 3

What are 2 limitations of using hippo therapy?

Answer 3

1. Fear of animals

2. Need for personnel (PT and riding instructor)

Question 4

List 3 indications for the use of hippo therapy.

Answer 4

1. Normal spine & hip X-rays
2. Passive hip abduction >20°
3. Minimal support needed in sitting (unless interventionist rides with child)

Question 5

List 2 contraindications to hippo therapy.

Answer 5

1. Unstable spine or neck (Down’s/JRA)

2. Dislocated hips/osteoporosis/arthritis

Question 6

List 4 key effects of hydrotherapy.

Answer 6

1. Warmth
2. Buoyancy/viscosity
3. Decreased WB
4. Minimizes sensory input

Question 7

What are 2 limitations to hydrotherapy?

Answer 7

1. Fear of water

2. Abilities may not transfer to land

Question 8

List 3 indications for hydrotherapy.

Answer 8

1. Decreased strength/balance
2. Limited WB
3. Post surgery remobilization (incision healed)

Question 9

List 2 contraindications to hydrotherapy.

Answer 9

1. Rashes/open wounds

2. Tracheas

Question 10

List 5 indications for Yoga.

Answer 10

1. Relaxation/attention
2. Breathing focus
3. Stretching
4. Strengthening
5. Sequencing of movement

Question 11

List 2 contraindications to Yoga.

Answer 11

1. Inverted positions (seizures, shunts, cardiac issues high BP))
2. Positions that involve extreme neck positions (AA laxity)

Question 12

Fitness provides ________ of the diagnosis.

Answer 12

Life long management

Question 13

List 3 indications for fitness.

Answer 13

1. Need for independent program (financial)
2. Aerobic conditioning
3. Strengthening

Question 14

List 2 contraindications to fitness.

Answer 14

1. Limited WB (unless access to water)

2. Unable to transfer independently on equipment)