Pediatric Physical Therapy Flashcards

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ICF Framework and F-Words

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Fitness
Functioning
Friends
Family
Fun
Future

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Fitness

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body structure and function

Refers to the importance of physical health and well-being, including regular exercise and healthy living

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Functioning

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activity

Emphasizes the importance of focusing on what individuals can do and their participation in everyday activities

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Friends

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Participation

Stresses the significance of social relationships and friendships in a child’s development and quality of life

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Family

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Environmental Factors

Highlights the central role of family in the development and well-being of children, stressing the need for family-centered approaches.

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Fun

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personal factors

Underlines the need for enjoyable activities and experiences, which are crucial for overall well-being and quality of life

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Future

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Encourages planning for the future, including setting goals and preparing for transitions in life

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Common Participation Tests and Measures

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Children’s Assessment of Participation (CAPE)

School Function Assessment (SFA)

Child Engagement in Daily Life (CEDL)

Participation and Environment Measure – Children and Youth (PEM-CY)

Young Children’s Participation and Environment Measure (YC-PEM)

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Common Activity Tests and Measures

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Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88)

Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI and PEDI-CAT)

Gait/Postural Control Measures (eg, 6MWT, TUG, TUDS)

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Common Body Function and Structure Tests and Measures

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UMN Tests (eg, DTRs, Babinski, Hoffman, modified Tardieu)

Pain (eg, Faces, r-FLACC)

Vital signs

Gait/Postural Control Measures

ROM and joint mobility

Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE)

Functional Strength Tests

Sensory Processing and Modulating

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neuromuscular system = positive upper motor neuron signs ->

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multisystem impairments

sensory
ROM
strength/endurance
cognition
motor control/planning

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Faces Legs Activity Cry Consolability Revised Scale (R-FLACC)

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0-10 scale

For non-verbal or pre-verbal patients

Parent or therapist report

For ages between 2 months to 18 years

0 = nothing of concern
2 = signs of distress - concern

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Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)

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assess muscle spasticity by evaluating the response of muscles to passive stretch at different velocities

Used more frequently than modified ash worth 

* scores are very similar - but this gives ROM at R1 and R2

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Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)
Angle of Muscle Reaction:

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R2: passive ROM following a slow velocity stretch ( V1)

R1: the angle of catch following a fast velocity stretch (either V2 or V3)
Joint angle: R2- R1

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Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)
Score:

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0 = no resistance

1 = slight resistance, no clear catch

2 = clear catch followed by release

3 = fatiguable clonus (<10 sec)

4 = unfatiguable clonus (>10 sec)

5 = joint immovable

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Modified Tardieu Scale (MTS)
Velocity of Stretch:

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(once chosen, remain consistent)

V1: As slowly as possible (slower than drop due to gravity) -used to measure passive ROM

V2: Speed of the limb segment falling under gravity- used to rate spasticity

V3: As fast as possible (faster than drop due to gravity) - used to rate spasticity

V2 is no longer used

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If it is small (catch was quickly in the
 range and they didn’t have much ROM
after) =

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small tardieu angle
* likely contracture = medical intervention

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Large tardieu angle =

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likely not a contracture
* more flexibility in what you are able 
to do

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Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity (SCALE)

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5 reciprocal lower extremity movements

10-15 min to complete

Therapist administered

For ages ≥ 4 years (need to follow simple motor commands)

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Spinal Alignment Range of Motion Measure (SAROMM)

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26 items
45-60 min to complete
Therapist administered
For ages between 2-18 years

Developed for CP pop. But can be used with others

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Spinal Alignment Range of Motion Measure (SAROMM)
scoring:

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0 = normal alignment and range
1 = normal alignment and range with passive correction
2 = mild fixation
3 = moderate fixation
4 = severe fixation

Low score = better
High = more fixation of the joints

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Muscle Strength

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MMT or handheld dynamometry (“make” test recommended)
Functional Strength more common like the Verschuren Functional Strength Tests

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Verschuren Functional Strength Tests:

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lateral step-up test

sit-to-stand test

1/2 kneel-to-stand test

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lateral step-up test

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20 cm step

Within 15 deg to full knee extension

30 seconds

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sit-to-stand test

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Bench high enough for 90 deg knee flexion

Within 15 deg to full knee extension

30 seconds

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½ Kneel-to-Stand Test

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Start in ½ kneel with buttocks clear of the floor or legs

Within 15 deg to full hip and knee extension

No external support

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control

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Follows a discontinuous, steplike progression of motor milestones

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
Birth:

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Lack of head control due to lack of strength and organized muscle activity

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
3 months:

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Emerging anticipatory and reactive postural response in neck muscles, but highly inconsistent

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
6-8 months:

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Steady-state control for independent sitting

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
10 months:

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Postural responses present in standing

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
15 months of age:

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Postural responses in walking

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
By 3 years:

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Shift from predominance of visual control to more somatosensory and vestibular control of balance

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Development of Postural Control:
Cephalocaudal progression of control
By 10-12 years:

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Postural control is essentially mature

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Tests of Postural Control in Pediatrics

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kids-balance evaluation systems test

early clinical assessment of balance

pediatric balance scale

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Kids-BESTest Domains:

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biomechanical constraints
stability in gait
sensory orientation
reactive
transitions & anticipatory
stability limits & verticality

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Kids-BESTest = Kids Balance Evaluation Systems Test

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For ambulant children with/without CP between 7-18 years old

27 tasks (36 items), 30 minutes to administer/score

Validity mixed

Reliability good for full test

Ceiling effect: Sensory Orientation domain

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Kids-BESTest
Responsiveness:

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Smallest detectable change (w/o CP) = 3 points (same examiner), 4 points (different examiners)

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How does the Kids-BESTest differ from the BESTest?

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Same tasks
Instructions are clarified and some modifications have been made
* equipment = 2 stack boxed 9inch for adult - shin height for kids

BESTest= quantitative tool that identifies the systems that cause poor balance in adults

Kids-BESTest is = first assessment to evaluate all systems that contribute to postural control in children with cerebral palsy (CP)

Kids-BESTest modifies the tasks within these categories to be more age-appropriate and engaging for children, making it relevant for the pediatric population

Kids-BESTest: The tasks are adapted to reflect typical childhood activities. For instance, it includes tasks like jumping, skipping, and other movements that are more dynamic and relevant for kids. It also simplifies certain tasks to accommodate cognitive and motor development differences in children

BESTest: The tasks in the adult version focus on more mature motor control, including tasks like standing on one leg or postural transitions that are more challenging for adults with balance issues

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Pediatric Balance Scale

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14 items, 15 min administration
Reliability excellent
Validity mixed

Responsiveness in children with CP
MDC – 1.59 points total
MCID – 5.83 points total

Norms and cut off scores for children developing typically ages 2 years 4 months to 13 years 7 months

Ceiling effect – 7 years old

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Pediatric Balance Scale compared to Berg Balance

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Pediatric Balance Scale is a modified version of the Berg Balance Scale that is used to assess functional balance skills in school-aged children

items in a more functional sequence for the child
*Helps it go quicker too

BS: Designed specifically for children, particularly those aged 5 to 15 years. It accounts for developmental differences in motor control and balance.

BBS: Designed for adults, especially older adults or individuals with balance impairments (e.g., post-stroke, elderly at risk of falls).

Both scales contain 14 functional tasks like standing, sitting, transferring, and turning, with slight modifications in PBS to make them age-appropriate for children

PBS has more lenient cut-off scores to reflect the typical abilities of children, while the BBS has stricter thresholds for assessing fall risk in adults

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Early Clinical Assessment of Balance (ECAB)

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For children with between 1.5 and 12 years old

13 items, 15-30 minutes to administer/score

Validity high

Reliability excellent

Ceiling effect: 3-5 years of age for children with higher function

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Early Clinical Assessment of Balance (ECAB)
Responsiveness:

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MCID:
7.39 (GMFCS I/II)
5.32 (GMFCS III)
6.88 (GMFCS IV/V)

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Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo)

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For children and adults with and without CP (3 months+)

Static, Active, and Reactive Control across 7 segmental areas

Validity high
Reliability good

Ceiling effect: about 8-9 months for children developing typically

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Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo)
Responsiveness:

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Demonstrated changes in static, active, and reactive trunk control over time from 4 to 9 months of age

MCID = not yet established

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The F-words is based on:

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the ICF framework, bringing a positive, strength-based approach to pediatric PT examinations

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Use information from the ____ to determine most useful tests and measures.

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child’s medical history, systems review, and movement analysis

48
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Postural control develops in a ____ pattern

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cephalocaudal

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Four postural control tests commonly used in pediatric PT:

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Kids-BESTest

Pediatric Balance Scale

Early Clinical Assessment of Balance

Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control

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Kids-BESTest
age range & domains:

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7-18yrs

all domains

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Pediatric Balance Scale
age range & domains:

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2.5-13.5yrs

all but reactive

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Early Clinical Assessment of Balance
age range & domains:

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1.5-12yrs

all but space/sensory orientation

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Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control
age range & domains:

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3+ months

only steady state and postural responses (APA and RPA)