Reflexes/Reactions
stroke lateral aspect of the plantar surface of foot, get extension and fanning of toes
What is the Babinski reflex?
Begin to walk unassisted, creeps up and down steps, transitions in/out of squatting
What is between 10-15 months?
this pathology typically displays with a positive Gower's sign due to weak quadriceps and glutes
What is Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy?
this is used 1, 5, and 10 minutes after birth and is scored from 0-10
APGAR
this is a service offered for children aged 0-3 years
rotation of head results in extension of face side extremities and flexion of skull side extremities in this reflex. if reflex persists, may result in scoliosis or hip dislocation.
What is ATNR?
rolls supine to prone, prone on hands with elbows extended, independent sitting
What is 6 months?
this diagnosis is caused by a neural tube defect resulting in vertebral and/or spinal cord malformation
What is myelodysplasia or spina bifida?
this is used for children aged 0-5 years. can use for gross motor or fine motor skills
What is the Peabody?
What is 4 months?
quadruped creeping, side sitting, pulls to stand through 1/2 kneeling
this diagnosis is a non-progressive encephalopathy which occurs prenatally. level classifications are based off the GMFCS.
What is cerebral palsy?
what is the AIMS?
this piece of equipment provides support to the foot, ankle, and knee to provide a stable base of support and to reduce effects of spasiticity
What is an AFO?
the last protective reactions in sitting to develop is backwards which begins at this age
What is 9 months?
skips, kicks ball well, dresses self
What is 5 years?
this diagnosis typically presents with hypotonia, congenital heart defects, and increased chance of atlantoaxial subluxation/dislocation
What is Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21?
this is used for children aged 4-21 to measure gross motor and fine motor abilities. can use full battery or short form for screening
What is the BOT-2?
this drug is often used to decrease spasticity in kiddos with CP
persistence of symmetrical tonic neck reflex will most likely interfere with this developmental milestone
What is quadruped position/creeping?
immature running, reciprocal stair climbing, jumps with two feet
What is 2 years?
these two diagnoses are often correlated with torticollis (shortening of SCM)
plagiocephaly and hip dysplasia
this is used to measure change in gross motor function over time: validated for CP, TBI, and Down syndrome. focus is on voluntary movements
what is GMFM-88?
this can be seen with pre-mature babies, when non-oxygenated blood can pass from the pulmonary artery to the aorta. PT should monitor O2 saturation, shortness of breath, and respiratory rate
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?