Down Syndrome

Question 1

Establish a ____ routine

Answer 1

predictable

Question 2

Use ____charts, ____targets, ____demonstration with those who have DS

Answer 2

visual

Question 3

Assess _____ support regularly

Answer 3

foot

Question 4

Individuals with down syndrome have 4 unique characteristics to their physiology

Answer 4

1. flexible joints
2. flexible ligaments
3. lower resting muscle tone
4. flat feet

Question 5

Ds changes in cardiovascular

Answer 5

lower maximal heart rate
pulmonary Hypertension
decreased endurance

Question 6

Ds changes in neuromuscular

Answer 6

joint hypermobility
degenerative changes to the cervical spine
ligamentous laxity
atlantoaxial instability
scoliosis

Question 7

Ds changes in endocrine

Answer 7

hypothyroid

Question 8

Ds changes in sleep

Answer 8

sleep apnea

Question 9

Ds changes in CNS

Answer 9

alzheimers disease
seizures
depression
hypotonia

Question 10

91% of people with Ds have what type of foot structure

Answer 10

flat feet pes planus

Question 11

people with Ds learn best by

Answer 11

visual seeing

Question 12

why is physical therapy important for teen/adult with Ds

Answer 12

medical consideration
treat prevent pain
unique physiology
purposeful program
improved independence

Question 13

is exercise dangerous for people with Ds

Answer 13

no but should be supervised to start

Question 14

Balance is learned from _____ to the ___

Answer 14

head down to the toes

start with head righting
then shoulder
core
hip
knee

Question 15

other than flat feet what are some common foot features in Ds

Answer 15

wide base of support
foot turned out
hallux valgus
great toe abduction

Question 16

treatment for the flat foot

Answer 16

orthotic
SMO
cascade hot dog insert

Question 17

benefits of foot support

Answer 17

controls heel position
flexible platform for activity
decreases hallux valgus
improved participation, confidence and body awareness during activity

Question 18

what four movements were shown in the lecture

Answer 18

squat
push up
plank
glute bridges

Question 19

how to calculate HR is Ds

Answer 19

179-(.56*age)

Question 20

Why do you calculate hr differently in Ds?

Answer 20

Because they have a lower max heart rate

Question 21

adolescents age ___ years or older can begin weight training with supervision (consistent with ACSM recommendations)

Answer 21

13

Question 22

Pt goals for Ds

Answer 22

joint stability
strength
endurance
balance coordination
successful
home and community practice

Question 23

Outcome measure pediatric Ds

Answer 23

alberta infant motor assessment

Question 24

outcome measures teen/adult

Answer 24

LEFS
NDI
modeified oswestry
2 min set test
5 time sit to stand

Question 25

Children with Ds are at higher risk for _____

Answer 25

leukemia

Question 26

individuals with Ds have higher incidence of _____ impairments

Answer 26

cardiovascular

Question 27

true or false important to pay attention to history of heart surgery in infants with Ds

Answer 27

true