Down Syndrome

Question 1

regarding muscle activity, pts with down syndrome

Answer 1

have slow postural adjustments, co-contraction, endurance

Question 2

The neuromuscular impairments of pts with down syndrome are _____ to other impaiments

Answer 2

similar

Question 3

considering the neck, what musculoskeletal impairment is a huge problem with down syndrome pts

Answer 3

atlantoaxial instability. BUT the biggest problem is obesity. So we need to work their cardio while noting the precautions regarding the lax ligaments.

Question 4

Cardiopulmonary impairment in babies with syndrome

Answer 4

atrio-ventricular septal defect. so look for problems with cyanosis (not HR).