case 6: cerebral palsy Flashcards
what are ankle foot orthosis
custo or prefabricated brace worn on the foot and/or LE to maintain appropriate positions of the ankle
what is eh APGAR score
quick assessment performed on a neonate at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
1 minute score indicated how well the baby tolerated the birthing process
5 minute score indicated how well the baby is doing out for the mother wombs
Low Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes a re significantly associated with what
CP
what is the gross motor function classification system
5 level classification system based on self initialiated mobility of children with CP
sitting , waking and wheeled mobility are the primary forms
what is part B from the indidiiduals with disability education improvement act
federal legislation that established school aged services from students (3-21) with disabilities
what is part C from the indidiiduals with disability education improvement act
federal legislation that established early intervention services for infants and toddlers ( birth to 3 y/o) with distabiliew and their families
what phase of gait does a knee immobilizer provide support
during stance
what are the general PT POC and goals with CP
early intervention services
what are the PT interventions with CP
coordination and communication with parent
gait training
strengthening
orthoses and bracing
what are the precautions during PT with CP
close monitoring of skin integrity with use of AFOs
posiotning of PT to the child during gait training
what are the complications interfering with PT for a child with spina bifida
parental need to learn about diagnosis and its implications
if a child with CP cant stand independently what may they benefit from
supported standing programs
what is a reliable and valid parents completed measure of how difficult it is for them to safety help their chi8ldern in ADLS with CP
ease of caregiving for children
what is a valid and reliable tool to measure gross motor function and evaluate change over time in childeren with CP
the gross motor function measure (grade A)
t/f: children with CP have non progressive damage or disturbance to the brain , although secondary changes in the MSK system may progress over time
true
if a kids llegs are affected more then their arms what CP does the kid have
diplegia
