Multidisciplinary Team Flashcards

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What is cerebral palsy?

A

A group of disorders of development of movement and posture that are attributed to non-progressive disturbances in the developing brain

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What are some issues attributed to cerebral palsy?

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Gross/fine motor delay, salivation, pain, high/low tone, swallowing difficulties, social isolation, independent living, finances, toileting issues, seizures, stigma, speech

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What is periventricular leukomalacia?

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Change in white matter of brain due to unknown insult

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What are physios experts in?

A

Holistic physiotherapy

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What is the aim of child physios?

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To maximise the child’s physical ability, opportunity and independence

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How may gross motor function be assessed?

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ROM, muscle length, tone, reflexes, movement patterns, symmetry/deformity, any equipment being used

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What are some targeted interventions done by physios?

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Stretch and strengthen exercises, tone management (Botox), equipment (walker, gaiters), hydrotherapy, gait re-education

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Why are K walkers given to children with high tone?

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Child will be tight and flexed = walker forces child to have more extended posture

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What do AFOs do?

A

Try and keep foot and ankle at 90 degrees and stretches the TA

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What are children with cerebral palsy at increased risk of?

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Hip dislocations and spinal scoliosis = die to issues with standing and weight bearing

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What does occupational therapy allow patients to do?

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Participate in daily life to improve their health and well being

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What are occupations in regards to children?

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Tasks and activities that children perform in their daily life

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What do speech and language therapists NOT help with?

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Improving elocution

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