evaluation and treatments of cp Flashcards
based on ICF how can CP be evaluated
A] body structure and function
B] activity and participation
according to body structures and function
Neuromusculoskeletal disorders
motion function
body structure
primary or secondary disorders
Gross Motor Function Classification system [GMFCS]
a five-level classification system that differentiate Childrens with CP based on the child’s current gross motor ability limitation and need for assistive technology
Manual Ability Classification System [MACS]
similar to GMFCS it classifies arm and hand function
at age 4 to 18 years
consist of 5 levels
it uses the level that best indicates overall performance is selected not with special test.
how muscle tone is evaluated
by modified Ashworth scale
ambulation capacity
community
home
therapeutic
inability to walk
according to activity and participation
important indicators include;
physical environment
gmfcs
dexterity
cognitive level
Gross Motor Function measurement [GMFM]
determine motor function
5 months to 16 years
evaluates
a] lying and rolling
b] sitting
c] crawling and kneeling
d] standing
e] walking, running and jumping
Pediatric Evaluation of disability inventory [PEDI]
gather information from parents
6 month to 7 years
it assess- self care
- mobility
- social participation
what type of treatment used in cp
Neurodevelopmental treatment approach [bobath]
what is the aim of NDTA [bobath] in CP
help the patient gain age convenient activities by evaluating individuals need
framework of bobath
motor
cognitive
emotional
social
sensory
basic bobath techniques
reflex inhibiting pattern
handling
facilitation of postural reaction
sensory stimulation
how to observe posture and movements
at rest
in motion
when provoked
