down syndrome Flashcards
risk factors of the DS
hormones
drug use
x-rays
viral bacterial infection
addiction
what’s DS
it is an autosomal disorder of extra copy of chromosome
diagnostic methods for DS
blood test
amniocentesis
chorionic villus sampling
types of DS
trisomy 21
translocation
mosaic
physical characteristics of DS/factors affecting gross motor development
hypotonia
ligament laxity
decrease muscle strength
short arm and legs
nystagmus
simian line
narrow nasal canal
dry skin
orthopedic disorders in DS
hip E.R and abd
hip dislocation
genu recurvatum
planovalgus
kyphosis
posterior pelvic tilt
medical problems in DS
congenital heart defect
immune system disorder
hearing and vision
dental problem
leukemia
cognitive problem
what does PT help in DS patients
motor development
muscle tone
reflex development
stability
movement patterns
aim of NDT approach in DS
correct abnormal tone
increase sense of normal movement
enable the child to use correct patterns
normalizing kids reaction
main principles of approaches in DS
facilitation
stimulation
communication
no inhibition
what type of orthoses used incase needed in DS
Supramalleolar orthosis
Evaluation inDS
Motor development and skill level
Posture
Tonus
Compensation
Stability
Strength
Motor development steps
Head control
Standing on hands
Rotation
Creep
Crawling
Standing on knees
Standing
Walking
Oral motor problems in DS
Hypotonia and protrusion of tongue
Saliva
Defect tooth
ED
Hypoplastic facial structures
Oral motor therapy in NDT approach
Stimulation
Massage
Vibration
