Assistive Devices

Question 1

Peds: AFO set to

Answer 1

5-10 degrees df

Question 2

Peds: AFO purpose

Answer 2

Decrease spasticity, hypoextensibility of muscles

Question 3

Peds: KAFO dx

Answer 3

Spinabifida or MD

Question 4

Peds: KAFO knee set to

Answer 4

0-5

Question 5

Peds: HKAFO dx

Answer 5

Spinabifida or SCI

Question 6

Peds: RGO dx

Answer 6

Thoracic SCI or Spinabifida

Question 7

Peds: pavlik harness

Answer 7

Congenital hip dysplasia

Question 8

Peds: benefit of forward walker

Answer 8

Forward leaning, max stability

Question 9

Peds: benefits of posterior walker

Answer 9

Better posture

Question 10

Peds: CP orthotics for feet and ankles

Answer 10

AFO, submalleolar orthosis

Question 11

Peds: CP benefits of tilt in space chair

Answer 11

Decrease extensor tone and increase hip flexion

Question 12

Peds: CP benefits of prone/supine standers

Answer 12

WB in LE, increase bone density, improve GI function, decrease tone, increase strength and promote social interaction

> 5 hr/ wk

Question 13

Which classifications of CP require assistive devices

Answer 13

Level II-V, but V limited mobility even with AD

Question 14

Peds: clubfoot

Answer 14

Denis Browne Splints

Question 15

Severs disease

Answer 15

Heel lifts or cups

Question 16

Leg length discrepancy

Answer 16

Shoe insert