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Down Syndrome: PT Management Flashcards

1
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when does PT interventions start in children with down syndrome

A

shortly after birth -> lifespan

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what is the approach to an early PT intervention (3)

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  1. movement is basis of development
  2. better motor skills -> enjoyment / interest in physical activity
  3. manage medical complications and comorbidities
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3
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why are there limited studies of efficacy of PT in down syndrome

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no CPGs

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4
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what are the strategies to a PT examination

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familiar/natural environment
behavior management

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5
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what are you looking to observe in a PT exam of this population

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what are they comfortable with and doing
- what do they gravitate to

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what is a critical component of observation in the PT exam

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patient/parent/caregiver observations

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what are 2 main components that you want to ascertain from your observations

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  1. overall functional/developmental abilities
  2. equipment
    - currently used
    - prescribed
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what are overall functional/developmental abilities to observe in your PT exam (5)

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communication
behavior
eating/drinking
motor (gross/fine)
ADLs/IADLs

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9
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what are 3 clinical activities to examine

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  1. gross motor developmental skills & transitional movement (children)
  2. functional skills (transfers, amb, stairs, etc)
  3. postural control and balance
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10
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what are 4 clinical BSF to examine

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  1. ms tone
  2. ROM
  3. strength
  4. postural alignment (spine, hips, feet)
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what are 5 tests and measures

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GMFM
PDMS-2
DEDI
participation measures
fall risk

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12
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what is the GMFM utilized with

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used to compare w GM growth curves

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13
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what is the peabody (PDMS-2) test? what is a benefit of this?

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norm referenced test

examine gross and fine motor development, assess deviation from children w/o down syndrome at that same age

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what patient is the PEDI best for

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good for down syndrome pts who are very functional but not appropriate to set goals as compared to TD norms (like the Peabody does)

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what does the PEDI assess

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functional assessment
- assess activity and participation

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16
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what are 2 ex of participation measures

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COMP
SFA

17
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who of this population should be assessed for fall risk

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adults w ID

18
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what is a limitation when assessing fall risk

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no fall risk measure used w older adults has been validated for people w ID

19
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why do we want to foster movement experiences

A

otherwise “victim of gravity”

20
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what should PT interventions be fostering and promoting (4)

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  1. foster (I)
  2. facilitate movement experiences
  3. fitness as child ages
  4. promote optimal patterns of movement & posture AS THEY IMPACT FUNCTION
21
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who should PT interventions be collaborated with and about what

A

collaborate w parents
- ab child’s approach to motor learning

22
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what should PT interventions prevent

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prevent development of deviant posture and movement IF IT IMPACTS FUNCTION

23
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what are 3 components of an individualized approach

A
  1. per exam results
  2. activity, participation, BSF
  3. paradigm shift - physical activity preferences and environmental context should direct POC
24
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what are 3 conditions of practice to implement in your intervention

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break down complex tasks
- part and whole practice
reward successes
progress w smaller steps

25
Q

what was found with treadmill training

A

inc rate of skill acquisition in down syndrome
- in past hadn’t been able to speed that skill up

26
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what does evidence indicate about the use of orthotics

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indicates timing is everything
purpose is important

27
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what did evidence show of orthotics implemented in pre-independent ambulators

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improved step with but inc DLS

28
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what are characteristics of the feet of children w down syndrome that would benefit from orthotics

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very flat feet
- very pronated

orthotics add support distally at foot and medial and lateral malleoli

29
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what did the evidence show of orthotics implemented within 1st year of independent ambulation

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flexible SMO’s improved:
- GMFM’s scores
- shuttle run times
- participation outcomes

… all compared to shoes only

30
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what could orthotics possibly help with in active older children

A

c/o knee pain

31
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what are 3 positive outcomes of regular exercise for people with DS

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  1. management of osteoporosis
  2. cardiovascular fitness
  3. strength training
32
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how does regular exercise help manage osteoporosis

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need to do WB exercise early
- gains may be limited post-maturity

dec falls/injury by improving balance

33
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how does regular exercise improve cardiovascular fitness

A

w/o intervention, expect decline in peak O2 updtake

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