pGALS Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main headings for PGALS

A

Screening Q

Inspect
Gait
Arms
Legs
Spine
TMJ

Summary

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2
Q

What screening Q to ask PGALS

A

Pain stiffness in muscles / joints / back

Difficulty getting dressed

Problem going up / down stairs

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3
Q

On Ant. Inspection what are we looking for (PGALS)

A

Posture
Scars
Swelling
Valgus / Varum deformities

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4
Q

On Lateral inspection what are we looking for (PGALS)

A

Kyphosis
Lordosis
Flat feet

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5
Q

On posterior inspection what are we looking for (PGALS)

A

Scoliosis
Muscle bulking
achilles tendon thickening

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6
Q

When assessing gait / what else are we asking them to do (2)

A

Walk on Heels

Walk on Tiptoes

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7
Q

What do we ask the child to do in arms section thats specific to ceiling

A

Reach for the stars

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8
Q

What special movement do we illicit on a child in the Leg section

A

Patellar tap

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9
Q

What further tests for PGALS

A

XR / MRI

Focused examination of joints w/suspected pathology

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