CP Flashcards

1
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Most common neuro disorder encountered by pediatric PTs

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CP

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Cerebral palsy

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Non-progressive lesion of brain resulting in disorder of posture and voluntary movement.
Occur during fetal development of first year of life
Progressive musculoskeletal impairment

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Etiology of CP

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Hypoxic, ischemic, infection, congenital, or traumatic
MRI studies 
CVA (1/3 Infant bilaterally)
Maternal infection
Prematurity
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4
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Discriminate infant neuromotor tests to assist in prediction and ID of CP

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AIMS
TIMP and NSMDA before or after term
GM

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5
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Best combo of sensitivity and specificity for predicting CP in early months

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Prechtl’s assessment of general movements

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6
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Best for predicting CP in older infants

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AIMS

NSDMA

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Characteristics of CP

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Cog delays
Behavioral issues 
Speech impairment
Hearing impairment
Vision impairment
Seizure disorder
Urinalysis incontinence
Constipation 
Sensory impairments visual-spatial, visual perception, tactile
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Tetraplegia

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All four limbs involved (quad)

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Diplegia

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All four limbs involved. Both legs are more severely affected than the arms

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Hemiplegia

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One side of body affected. Arm is usually more involved than leg

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Triplegia

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Three limbs involved, usually both arms and a leg

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Monoplegia

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Only one limb affected, usually an arm

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13
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Motor differences CP: spastic

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Motor cortex

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14
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Motor differences dyskinesia

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Basal ganglia

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15
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Motor differences CP: ataxic

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Cerebellar lesion

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Motor differences CP: mixed

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Spastic and dyskinesia

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17
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Gross motor function classification system

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Five level
Self initiated movements - sitting, transfer, mobility
Age bands
<2, 2-4, 4-6, 6-12, 12-18

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18
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GMFCS general heading level 1

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Walks w/out limitations

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19
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GMFCS general heading level 2

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Walks w/ limitations

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20
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GMFCS general heading level 3

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Walks using a hand held mobility device

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GMFCS general heading level 4

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Self mobility w/ limitations, may use powered mobility

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22
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GMFCS general heading level 5

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Transported in a manual w/c

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GMFCS before 2nd bday level 1

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More in and out of sitting and floor sit w/ both hands free to manipulate objects
Creep, pull to stand and walk holding onto furniture
18m-2y walk without AD

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GMFCS before 2nd bday level2

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May require use of hand in sitting
Combat crawl or creep
May pull to stand and walk holding onto furniture

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GMFCS before 2nd bday level 3

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Sit with low back supported

Roll and combat crawl

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GMFCS before 2nd bday level 4

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Require trunk support for sitting, able to control head

Roll to supine and may roll to prone

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GMFCS before 2nd bday level 5

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Unable to maintain antigravity head and trunk postures in prone and sitting
Require assistance to roll

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GMFCS before 2nd to 4th birthday level 1

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Transition in and out of sitting and standing w/out assistance
Walk as 1 deg mobility

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GMFCS before 2nd to 4th birthday level 2

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Pull to stand at surface
Creep w/ reciprocal pattern and cruise
Walk w/ AD as preferred mobility

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30
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GMFCS before 2nd to 4th birthday level 3

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Frequent “w” sit
Combat crawl or creep as 1deg mobility
Walk short distances indoor w/ walker and adult assistance for steering

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GMFCS before 2nd to 4th birthday level 4

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Adaptive equipment for sitting and standing

Self mobility limited to short distance

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GMFCS before 2nd to 4th birthday level 5

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No means of (I) movement

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GMFCS before 4th to 6th birthday level 1

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Walk indoors and outdoors
Climb stairs
Emerging fun and jump

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GMFCS before 4th to 6th birthday level 2

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Short indoor walking w/out mobility device, outdoor on level surface
Climb stairs w/ rail
Unable to jump or run

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GMFCS before 4th to 6th birthday level 3

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Walk w/ handheld mobility device on level surface
Require assistance to climb stairs
Frequently transported long distances

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36
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GMFCS before 4th to 6th birthday level 4

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Self mobility possible w/ powered WC

Transported in community

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37
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GMFCS before 4th to 6th birthday level 5

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No independent movement

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GMFCS before 6th to 12th birthday level 1

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Walk at home, school, outdoor and in community
Climb stairs w/out railing
Gross motor skills but speed, bal, coord limited

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GMFCS before 6th to 12th birthday level 2

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Walk in most settings,
Climb stairs holding rail
Difficulty walking long distance and balancing on uneven terrain, inclines, crowds, small spaces
May walk w/ physical assistance, hand held mobility device or wheeled mobility for long distance
Minimal ability to perform gross motor skills such as running and jumping

40
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GMFCS before 6th to 12th birthday level 3

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Children walk using hand held mobility device in most indoor setting
Climb stairs holding onto rail w/ supervision or assistance
W/C when traveling long distances, may self propel shorter distances

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GMFCS before 6th to 12th birthday level 4

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Children use methods of mobility that require physical assistance or powered mobility in most settings
May walk short distances at home w/ physical assistance or use powered mobility or body support walker
Manual or power w/c in other settings

42
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GMFCS before 6th to 12th birthday level 5

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Manual w/c in all settings

Limited in ability to maintain antigravity head and trunk postures and control leg and arm movement

43
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GMFCS before 12th to 18th birthday level 1

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Walk at home, school, outdoor, community
Climb curb and stairs w/out assistance or railing
Perform gross motor but speed, balance, coordination limited

44
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GMFCS between 12th and 18th birthday level 2

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Walk in most settings but enviro factor and personal choice influence mobility choices
At school/work, require hand held mobility device for safety, climb stairs holding onto a railing
Outdoors, use w/c when traveling long distance

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GMFCS between 12th and 18th birthday level 3

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Walking using hand held mobility device
Climb stairs w/ railing w/ sup or assist
Self propel manual or power w/c at school
Outdoors - transported in w/c

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GMFCS between 12th and 18th birthday level 4

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W/c in most settings
Physical assist 1-2 people required for transfers
Indoor- short distance w/ physical assist, w/c or walker
Operate powered chair or manual w/c

47
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GMFCS between 12th and 18th birthday level 5

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Manual w/c in all settings
Limited in ability to maintain antigravity head and trunk postures and control leg and arm movements
Self mobility is severely limited

48
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Strongest predictor of walking ability in all types of CP

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Cog function

49
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Best predictor for amb of 15+ m by age 8

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Independent sitting by 24 mo

50
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If indep sitting not obtained by age 3,

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Likelihood of functional walking is very low

51
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Most children w/ CP reach 90% of motor pro entail before age

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3 for most sever

5 for least involved

52
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Most common contracture in children w/ CP

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Shoulder add
Elbow, wrist, finger flex
Hip flex and add
Knee flex
Ankle PF
53
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Primary impairment in CP

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Diminished force production capability

54
Q

CP muscle strength

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Low EMG
Greater weakness
Distal> prox, con > Eccles, fast > slow
Contributes to bone deformity

55
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CP skeletal impairments

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Torsion of long bones, joint instability, premature degenerative changes
Scoliosis
Hip subluxation

56
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CP selective control

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Isolated muscle activation in selected pattern in response to voluntary posture
Poor selective control contributes to impaired motor function

57
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CP motor learning

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Difficulty anazlying their own movements and using feedback to improve performance
Motor memory often impaired

58
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CP pain

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61% of amb children

59
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Modified ashworth and CP

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Low reliability

60
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Modified tardieu

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Point of catch to rapid movement
Mechanical resistance to slow stretch indicates muscle length
Difference b/n catch and mechanical resistance

61
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Modified tardieu large difference

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Indicates large reflexive component to motion limitations

62
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Modified tardieu small difference

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Indicates a more fixed contracture

63
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Selective control assessment of LE

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SCALE

Rating specific isolated movement

64
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CP other exam and eval

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ROM, MMT, endurance and efficiency of movement
Observation of sway or repsonse to perturbation
SATCO
Pain (asses frequently)
Activity part, differentiate b/n capacity, performance, motivation

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CP exam considerations - infancy

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Consider infant’s temperment, state of regulation and handling tolerance
Provide baseline for monitoring

66
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CP exam consider - pre school aged

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Require more frequent reassessment

67
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CP strengthening

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Both concentric and eccentric

68
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CP PRE

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4-12x week
3x/wk
80-90% max load

Lower resistance for increased reps for endurance

69
Q

CP CV endurance

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EE walking can be up to 3x >

GMFCS levels 1 and 2 respond well to specific training
Swimming programs for all levels

70
Q

CP modified constrain induced movement therapy

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Useful w/ hemiplegia
Constraining unaffected UE
Mass practiced w/ affected UE

71
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CP spasticity management

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Intervetion if interfering w/ function or comfort
Passive stretching - short term ,minor effect
SDR
Botox
Baclofen

72
Q

Muscle length best maintained

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Through active movement in lengthen position

Casting
Orthoses
Positioning

73
Q

Solid AFO

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Max restriction of ankle movement

74
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Hinged orthoses

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Permit DF

75
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Dynamic or posterior leaf spring orthoses

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Reduce equinus in swing
Permit ankle DF in stance
Absorb more energy in midstance
Reduce desireable power generation at push off

76
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SMO

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For pronation

77
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Orthotic and GMFCS level 1-3

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Used to allow for more efficient gait and prevent deformity

78
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GMFCS level 4, 5 orthotic

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Prevent deformities

May allow child to be positioned in standing for physiological and psychosocial benefits

79
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AFOs and gain in children w/ CP

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Increased velocity, reduced cadence, increased step and stride length, increased duration of SL support
Improved EE and possibly decreased O2 consumption

80
Q

Muscle lengthening AFO

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Minimum of 6 hours/day

81
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AFO and sit to stand

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Solid AFO may impede transition unless it is positioned w/ a forward inclination

82
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GMFCS levels 4 and 5 individualized postural management

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Prevent positional contractures/deformities
Prevent skin breakdown
Facilitate function and participation
Promote safe, comfortable and biomechancially optimal sleep position

83
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GMFCS levels 1-3 weight bearing program

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Increase/maintain bone mineral density
Maintain LE extensibility
Promote acetabulum development

84
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GMFCS levels 1-3 may indicate use of stander at age

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1

85
Q

Posterior walkers

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Improve posture and gait pattern,

Less EE than anterior walker

86
Q

Safe and effective mobility in power w/c can be achieved as early as

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17 mo of age

87
Q

CP tx focus infancy

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Positioning, carrying, feeding, etc
Symmetry, handling, posturing, functional motor 
Biannual activity
Inhibition of hyperextension
Trunk then lateral control
88
Q

CP to pre school

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Reduce primaryimpair, prevent secondary impair
Engage outside family
Hip joint integrity

89
Q

Goal attainment scaling

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Individualized, criterion referenced measured of change

-defined a set of unique goals for client, then specify range of outcomes

90
Q

PEGS

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Percieved efficacy and goal setting
Age 5-9
Picture of task
Allows child to self report percieved competence in every day activites and set goals for intervention
Parallel questionnaires for caregivers and educators

91
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GAS 5 point rating scale

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-2 much less expected outcome
-1 less than expected outcome
0 expected outcome after intervening
+1 greater than expected outcome
+2 much greater than expected outcome

92
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Amb skill direct intervention

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Ther ex
Functional training in self care and home management
Manual therapy 
Modalities
AD, ortho, adaptive equipment
93
Q

Amb skills levels 4 and 5

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PWB on treadmill
Supported amb
Focus on CP fitness
Address/monitor ROM and strength

94
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Amb skills 4 and 5

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Explore all options for (I) mobility
Equipment may be required to compensate for postural and movement control limitations
Shock absorption concern
Energy conservation is not expected

95
Q

Amb skills intervetion for level 3

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Upright posture and stability
Developing forward progression
Shock absorption
Energy conservation

96
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Amb skills level 1 and 2

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Ongoing analysis of posture and stability in diff enviro and functional activities
Regular even of orthotic fit/function
Monitor gait efficiency
Fitness program w/in community