down syndrome Flashcards
what are the practical take-aways
-predictable routine
-use visual learning
-assess foot support regularly
what is DS physiology
-flexible ligaments and jionts
-lower resting muscle tone
-flat feet (pronation)
-visual learners
-increased processing time
-excellent visual memory
talk about the teen and adult systems review
CV: lower max HR, pulm hypertension, decreased endurance, valve dysfunction, cardiac malformation
NM: joint hypermobility, sponylosis, lig laxity, atlantoaxial lax, scoliosis
Endocrine: hypothyroid, early puberty
sleep: obstructive sleep apnea
CNS: alzheimers, seizures, depression, hypotonia
talk about foot changes
-pes planus
-hallux valgus
-metatarsaul adductus
-pain
talk about pediatric systems review that is different from teen and adult
-coronary artery disease
-torticollis
-inflammatory arthtiris
-enlarged tonsils and adenoids
-TMD
-leukemia
-GERD
-constipation
-feeding difficulty
-nystagmus/visual impariments
-hearing impairments
how is balance learned
head to toes
what is anticipatory balance
-posture muslces
-get ready for action
-long-duration muscle endurance
-goal of symmetry
-takes extra seconds of wait time
-verbal cues
what is reactive balance
-head/body/arm/leg movements
-learned from top down
-in response to a change in head or body position
-goal of quick reaction to bring body back to balance
-designed for safety
what are the 3 F’s
footwear
foot support
fitness
what are the common feet features
-flat feet
-heel tilt
-wide BOS
-feet turn out
-bunoins
how to calculate goal HR
179- (0.56xage)
what age can they begin resistance training
13 or older
are children with DS at higher risk for leukemia
yes
