Cerebral palsy

Question 1

Dyskinetic cerebral palsy

3 types

Answer 1

lesion in basal ganglia-which means fluctuations in muscle tone

dystonia- excessive or inadequate muscle tone repetitive, distorted, twisted movements

athetosis- writhing involuntary movements more distal than proximal

chorea- spasmodic involuntary movements which are more proximal than distal and a lack of co-contractions

Question 2

Ataxic cerebral Palsy

ataxia?

Answer 2

lesion in cerebellum which means lack of stability co-activation is difficult resulting in more primitive total patterns of movement
classification is according to levels of severity

ataxia describes a lack of coordination while performing task

Question 3

Gross motor (MACS) 
I

Answer 3

walks without restrictions; limitations in more advanced gross motor skill

Question 4

Gross motor (MACS) 
II

Answer 4

walks without assistive devices; limitations walking outdoors and in the community

Question 5

Gross motor (MACS)
III

Answer 5

walks with assistive devices; limitations walking outdoors and in the community

Question 6

Gross motor (MACS)
IV

Answer 6

self-mobility with limitations; children are transported or use power mobility outdoor and in the community

Question 7

Gross motor (MACS)
V

Answer 7

self-mobility is severely limited, even with the use of assistive technology

Question 8

Manual ability (MACS)
I

Answer 8

Handles objects easily and successfully

Question 9

Manual ability (MACS)
II

Answer 9

Handles most objects but with somewhat reduced quality or speed of achievement

Question 10

Manual ability (MACS)
III

Answer 10

Handles objects with difficulty; needs help to prepare or modify activities

Question 11

Manual ability (MACS)
IV

Answer 11

handles a limited selection of easily managed objects in adapted situations

Question 12

Manual ability (MACS)
V

Answer 12

Does not handle objects and has severely limited ability to perform even simple actions

Question 13

Spastic cerebral palsy

3 types

Positive sign?

Answer 13

-most common type

Affected areas of the body.

1. Spastic diplegia – legs affected more than arms
2. Spastic quadriplegia – all limbs, trunk, muscles to mouth, tongue and pharynx are involved
3. Spastic hemiplegia – one side of the body is more involved than the other, arm is more involved than the leg

Question 14

dyspraxia

Answer 14

-is a condition affecting physical co-ordination that causes a child to perform less well than expected for his or her age in daily activities and appear to move clumsily.