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Cerebral Palsy "Facts"
Types of CP
PT Exam
Standardized assessment tools
Equipment
100
Name two key terms in the definition of CP
Non progressive, disorder of movement and posture
100
what is the most common type of CP
Spastic
100
Name the classification scale used in CP
GMFCS
100
Name the most common tool used for children with CP ages 5 months to 16 years
GMFM what are the two versions
100
name 3 types of equipment can that a child can use to assist in gait
reverse walker, cane, forward walker, loft strand crutches, supportive walker
200
Name one perinatal complication that often leads to a CP diagnosis
low birthweight, neonatal stroke, infection, hemorrhage, hypoglycemia
200
What "type" of CP would a child be diagnosed with if they have involuntary movement
Dyskinetic or dystonic
200
Name three things you look for when you meet the child
how adult holds child, any assistive devices, gait, motor planning, positioning
200
Name a tool used for 0-84 month old children with CP that compares them to a normal child
PDMS
200
What type of equipment can you use to help a completely dependent child stay upright
stander
300
what is the approximate prevalence of CP
2/3 per 100 births- more male
300
What is the "least" common type of CP
Ataxic
300
Name two primitive reflexes that may interfere with function
ATNR, STNR
300
Name a tool that consists of an interview to determine disability level
PEDI (Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory)
300
Name three types of orthotics used in the neuro population with emphais on pediatrics
DAFO, AFO, KAFO, hinged, SMO, orthotic insert
400
Name two post natal complications that may result in CP diagnosis
PVL, metabolic diseade, injuries, chronic lung disease
400
Name three early signs of possible CP (flags or soft signs)
arching posture, jittery, feeding problems, fussy
400
Name the automatic postural reflexes
head righting, body righting, protective extension, equilibrium
400
If a 5 year old child can sit on a chair but needs adaptive seating for trunk control and walks short distances with a device what GMFCS level is he
Level IV
400
Name three types of mobility equipment that can be used in peds (other than walkers)
Wheelchair, power chair, scooter, adaptive stroller,
500
What percentae of children with CP survive into adulthood
90%
500
Name three reasons/justifications for early intervention
family education, plasticity, prevent deformities, encourage "normal" movement patterns
500
Name two pediatric balance testing tools
functional reach, tandem, heel toes, BOT, GMFM
500
What is the most common pelvic posture in children with CP and why
posterior tilt, tight hamstrings
500
Name 3 ways that a family can get financial assistance to pay for special equipment
health insurance, school district, grants, local agencies