Peds PT Exam: balance & gait Flashcards
what test is the pedi moderation of the BERG
pediatric balance scale
what does the pediatric balance scale test
combo of reactive and anticipatory balance
what are the 2 main purposes of the pediatric balance scale
discriminative (with TD)
measure change over time
what populations are the pediatric balance scale the discriminative among
best in 6yo and younger
school age for children w mod balance impairments (not mild)
what is one limitation of the pediatric balance scale
ceiling effect with older children
what patient population is the pediatric balance scale effectively able to measure change over time
children with CP
is the functional reach test an appropriate measure to test children with
yes
caution with younger children bc difficult w less postural control and dec cognitive ability to understand directions
what were 2 ways that improved reliability of functional reach test
2 arm reach (dec trunk rotation)
measure from stationary point (ie toes vs end of hand)
what is the trend seen in the functional reach test norms
significant inc in 5-15yo in ability to reach
- d/t difference in dynamic postural control
what does a child’s poor performance on the TUG likely indicate
will also likely have poor performance on pedi CTSIB and will likely need inc assistance from caregiver in ADLs
what norms aren’t available for the timed up and go down stairs
speeds in small children
describe the reliability of the TUG
excellent inter-rater reliability in children w disabilities
what tests is the timed one legged stance commonly included on
developmental tests
what did the reliability of the dynamic gait index allow distinction between
distinguish b/w TD and DD
modifications to the instructions of the dynamic gait index might be helpful for what
to gain better attention
