Mobility Flashcards
Functional mobility
Moving from one position or place to another (bed mobility, transfers, etc), performing functional ambulation, and transporting objects.
Developmental theory of mobility
Progression of physical and psychological capacities are interconnected and early experiences influence subsequent behavior (560). motor skills, vision, auditory capacities, and proprioception–> explore the environment and interacting with others –>interactions cognitive, social, sensory, motor abilities, and a child’s sense of self grows.
Primitive Reflexes
Appear at birth, Integrated by 6 months
Spasticity
increased resistance to passive movement, just in antagonist (Damage to upper motor neurons)
Rigidity
increased tone in agonist and antagonist (Any direction) (Damage to upper motor neurons, basal ganglia and brainstem)
Flaccidity
Lack of muscle tone and limited to no response. Can lead to subluxation and hypermobility. (damage lower motor neurons)
Obligatory response
The movement is dominated by reflex that should be integrated
Self-initiated mobility
Actions done by individual’s choice
Gross Motor Function Classification System, Level I
Walks without limitations
Gross Motor Function Classification System, Level II
Walks with limitations
Gross Motor Function Classification System, Level III
Walks using a hand-held mobility device
Gross Motor Function Classification System, Level IV
Self-mobility with limitations; may use powered mobility
Gross Motor Function Classification System, Level V
Transported in a manual wheelchair
Acute care OT responsibilities
Appraisal, interventions for immediate needs, and assistance in transition planning or discharge
Acute Care assessments
FIM and Wee-FIM II (6 months - 7 years)
PEDI-CAT (7-21 years)