Intro to Pediatrics

Question 1

Childhood obesity increases the risk of

Answer 1

• Sleep apnea
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Higher metabolic rate
• Cardiopulmonary insufficiency

Question 2

The goals of facilitation is to

Answer 2

• Enable client to achieve their functional goals
• Improve postural control in functional activities
• Increase ROM
• Increase strength
• Increase joint stability
• Develop effective use of sensory feedback & feedforward

Question 3

What is the correct order of the handling sequence

Answer 3

• Assess (movement patterns in function, ROM)
• Analyze task
• Prepare (alignment, ROM, sensory systems)
• Use of open hands & key points
• Get alignment
• Initiate movement
• Observe & feel changes in tone & control
• Practice movement, learn from errors
• Gradually reduce assistance

Question 4

What does handling provide

Answer 4

• Graded sensory input to produce functional movement
• Taps into tactile, proprioceptive, & vestibular systems