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What do thoracic level spina bifida patients present with?

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“frog leg deformity”- legs abducted, ER, and flexed w/ feet in plantarflexion

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What do high lumbar level spina bifida patients present with?

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some active hip flexion and adduction, but no other strong movements

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What do low lumbar level spina bifida patients present with?

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strong hip flexors and adductors (no hip ext)
strong dorsiflexors (no plantarflexion)
In-toeing
Ambulatory with use of orthotics and glut med lurch/lumbar lordosis

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What do sacral level spina bifida patients present with?

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strong knee flexors and hip abduction
weak plantarflexors
mostly independent with gait

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What would you include in the examination of a patient with spina bifida?

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History (development, surgical, etc.)
MMT, ROM, sensory assessment, gait
Functional status

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What interventions would you provide to a patient with spina bifida?

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Encourage upright positioning to integrate equilibrium and righting reactions and to active abdominals
ROM and stretching to prevent contracture
Balance activities
Strengthen hip flexors to counteract weak PFs (active facilitated, resisted step ups, etc.)
Pressure relief

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What are some special considerations for spina bifida?

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Latex allergies
Skin breakdown
Hydromyelia (hypertonus, weakness in UEs, scoliosis)
Tethered cord (hypertonus, weakness, gait, etc.)

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What would you include in the examination of a patient with TBI?

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History: onset and MOI, medical precautions, vital signs, 
Cogntition
Sensory exam (skin integrity)
Functional mobility
ROM (check for heterotopic ossification)
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What is the Pediatric Rancho Scale?

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I- oriented to self and surroundings
II- responsive to environment
III- localized response
IV- generalized response
V- no response
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What is the modified ashworth scale?

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0: no increase in tone
1: slight increase in tone
1+: slight increase through less than half of ROM
2: marked increase, full ROM available
3: considerable increase, PROM difficult
4: affected part is rigid

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What is low cognitive level TBI and what interventions would you do?

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Pediatric V-III –> Stimulation
Prevent complications from immobilization (Skin breakdown, contracture development, respiratory issues)
Vestibular, Visual, Olfactory, Tactile, Auditory

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What is mid cognitive level TBI and what interventions would you do?

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Pediatric II –> Structure
Agitation: work in a dimly lit room with no distractions. perform simple activities that are familiar to the child (ROM, sitting, standing, walking)
Confusion: simplify environment or instructions, promote functional tasks, constantly orient the child to surroundings, don’t rely on memory

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What is higher cognitive level TBI and what interventions would you do?

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Pediatric I –> School/community reintigration
Evaluate for orthotics, AD, recommendations for environmental home or school modifications
Wean child from structure and cueing
Focus on treating residual motor deficits

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What are some special considerations for patients with TBI?

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autonomic dysreflexia, heterotopic ossification

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What is the ASIA impairment scale?

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A: complete
B: incomplete
C: incomplete, muscle grade 3 below level
D: incomplete, muscle grade 3 and above below level

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What would you include in the examination of a patient with SCI?

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MOI, loss of consciousness?, treatment received, developmental history, medications
Vital signs (risk for orthostatic hypotension)
Integumentary screen
ROM, strength, tone
Funcional measure (QIF, SCIM)

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What are the muscles added for the spinal cord levels?

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C5: addition of biceps
C6: addition of pectorals
C7: addition of triceps
T4-T6: upper abdominals
T9-T12: lower abdominals
L2-L4: gracilis, iliopsoas, and quadratus lumborum
L4-L5: hamstrings, quadriceps, anterior tibialis

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What interventions would you provide to patient with a spinal cord injury

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Skin health (positioning and pressure relief
Contracture prevention (ROM, stretching)
ADL and ambulation training depending on level
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What are some special considerations for a patient with SCI?

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autonomic dysreflexia
hip subluxation
scoliosis
bone density

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What are some signs and symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

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Between ages 2-5
Pseudohypertrophy of calves
Wide base of support during gait
Lumbar lordosis
Gower's sign
Reluctance to or incoordination with gait
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What should you include in the examination of a patient with DMD?

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Developmental history, child and parental concerns
Pulmonary history
Functional abilities (time testing important)
MMT, ROM

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What interventions would you provide to a patient with DMD?

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Goal = prolong ambulation and independence, improve pulmonary function
Stretching, strengthening
Diaphragmatic and breathing exercises
W/C safety: pressure relief, etc.

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What are the 3 main phases of DMD?

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Early/ambulatory stage
Transitional stage
Later/wheelchair stage

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What are the symptoms of Type I (Werdnig-Hoffman) SMA?

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Present in the first 3 months of life
Floppy baby with head lag
Never learn to sit

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What are the symptoms of Type II SMA?
``` Present around 1 year Weakness and wasting of extremities and trunk Fasciculations with tone Fine tremor when using UE Never learn to walk without an AD ```
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What are the symptoms of Type III (Kugelberg-Welander) and IV SMA?
Diagnosed later in life DTRs decreased Progressive spinal deformities and contractures uncommon Typically walk independently
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What would you include in the examination of a patient with SMA?
History: medical, developmental, medications, etc. ROM, MMTs Functional testing to track progression Respiratory abilities
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What interventions would you provide to a patient with SMA?
Goal=maintenance of function and flexibility Type I: percussion and postural drainage, switch toys, quality of life Type II: prone and quadruped skills, distmal muscle strengthening, ROM and stretching to prevent contractures Type III: maintain function and flexibility, WB activities
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What are the main musculoskeletal concerns in patients with Downs Syndrome?
Hypotonia, slow reaction time, joint hyperflexibility, ligamentous laxity, foot deformities, scoliosis, atlanto-axial instability, congenital heart defects
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What would you include in the examination of a patient with Downs Syndrome
Functional abilities Cognition Posture MMT, ROM, hip instability?
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What interventions would you provide to a patient with Downs Syndrome?
REPETITION AND CONSISTENCY depends on functional deficits... improve postural mechanics strengthen weak muscles (ankles and hips) tactile awareness: heavy touch, weight bearing, joint approximation
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What are some special considerations in patients with Down Syndrome?
Atlantoaxial instability! Hyperlaxity Repetition is key
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What is important to include in the examination of a patient with cardiac problems?
Medical and surgical history, developmental history, MEDICATIONS! (blood thinners?) Lab values (CBC, INR) Vital signs at rest and during activity Pain, integumentary screen, thoracic deformities or excursion, functional mobility (transfers) Aerboic capacity- 6 min walk test (use Borg RPE)
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What interventions would you provide to a patient with cardiac problems?
Positioning: promote varied positions to promote oxygenation (prone and sidelying) Posutral control Consider sternal precautions for 6 wks!! Breathing games: blowing bubbles, pinwheel, etc. Aerobic endurance training Sternal precautions (no lifting greater than 10 lbs for 6-8 wks)
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What are the typical parameters for aerobic/endurance training in pediatric cardiac patients?
mode: bicycle, treadmill, ellipitical, UBE, walking frequency: min 3 days/wk up to 7 duration: start with 3-5 min and work up to 30-45 min intensity: begin at 11-15 on Borg RPE or 50% max HR Measure vital signs throughout Warm up and cool down are important
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What information is important to know when examining a patient with pulmonary disorder?
``` Medical chart (clinical course of illness, previous treatment, developmental history, etc.) Medical/surgical history Vital signs Skin integrity Lab values Auscultation and cough Posture/mobility Aerobic capacity- 6 min walk test ```
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What interventions would you provide a patient with a pulmonary disorder?
Posture, strengthening Diaphragmatic breathing Pt education- optimal time to use inhaler= 30 min before ex Airway clearance procedures (percussion, postural drainage, vibration, etc.) Ensure than environment is dust free
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What are some differential diagnoses for anterior shoulder pain?
``` Little league shoulder GIRD SLAP lesion Multidirectional Instability AC joint pain Clavicle fracture Biceps tendinopathy ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for medial elbow pain?
``` Little league elbow Medial epicondyle apophysitis Avulsion fracture UCL Panner's Disease Supracondylar elbow fracture Monteggia fracture ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for lateral elbow pain?
``` Panner's disease Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) Supracondylar fracture Lateral condyle fracture Monteggia fracture ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for the hand and wrist?
``` Gymnast wrist Scaphoid fracture Fracture of hook of hamate Boxers fracture Finger fracture ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for hip pain?
``` Pelvic apophysitis Avulsion fracture Snapping hip syndrome Labral tear Muscle strain Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Legg-calve-perthes Spondylolisthesis Ewing sarcoma ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for thigh pain?
Fracture muscle strain Osteosarcoma Heterotopic ossificans
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What are some differential diagnoses for knee pain?
``` ACL, LCL, PCL, MCL Meniscus tear OCD lesion Patellar dislocations PFPS Osgood Schlatter and Sindig-Larsen-Johansson Jumper's Knee PLica syndrome ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for medial lower leg pain?
Medial tibial stress syndrome Tibial stress fracture Compartment syndrome Osteosarcoma
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What are some differential diagnoses for lateral lower leg pain?
Shin splints Stress fracture Anterior compartment syndrome
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What are some differential diagnoses for ankle pain?
``` Ankle sprains Ankle fractures Triplane and Tillaux Fractures OCD lesion of talar dome Ankle impingment ```
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What are some differential diagnoses for foot pain?
``` Achilles tendonitis Sever's disease Iselin's Disease Lisfranc injury Tarsal Coalition Turf toe ```
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How is ligamentous laxity inspected?
Beighton-Horan ligament laxity scale | 0/9 normal...9/9 highly lax
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What things would you include in the examination of a patient with JIA?
Medical history Functional abilitys and age-appropriate activities ROM, muscle strenth, aerobic endurance Joint examination: swelling, tenderness, pain, ROM Postural and gait assessment
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What are the goals of intervention in patients with JIA?
preserve joint mobility and integrity/function promote independence preserve energy with mobility and improve function
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What types of ROM/Flexibility would you provide to a patient in the acute stages of JIA?
Daily AROM or AAROM of all active and adjacent joints | 1-2 reps, 1-2 x /day
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What types of ROM/Flexibility would you provide to a patient in the subacute and chronic stages of JIA?
Daily AROM of all active and adjacent joints 1-2 reps 1x / day Active flexibility exercises and modified yoga poses
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What types of ROM/Flexibility would you provide to a patient in the inactive form of JIA (clinical remission)?
Daily AROM of all active joints and adjacent joints
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What types of aerobic activity would you provide to a patient in the acute stages of JIA?
Balance rest for active joints w/ low-intensity, low-impact PA to maintain physical stamina, reduce load on inflamed joints ● Exercise in warm pool ● Tricycle or bicycle
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What types of aerobic activity would you provide to a patient in the subacute and chronic stages of JIA?
Increase weight bearing PA to promote bone health and lower limb muscle strength ● Walking, low-impact dance ● Use joint supports,, splints, orthoses as recommended
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What types of aerobic activity would you provide to a patient in the inactive stages of JIA (clinical remission)?
Accumulate 60 min/day of moderate-vigorous PA | ● Aerobic dance, step aerobics, Tai Chi, biking, swimming, jumping rope
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What types of neuromuscular training would you provide to a patient in the acute stages of JIA?
One set of 1-6 repetitions of submaximal isometric muscle contractions performed at multiple points within the available pain-free ROM (performed several x/day) ● One rep includes “ramp up” contraction for 2 sec, hold for 6 sec, “ramp down” for 2 sec ● 20 sec rest b/w reps
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What types of neuromuscular training would you provide to a patient in the subacute and chronic stages of JIA?
Dynamic exercises ● Must be able to perform 8-10 reps against gravity w/ good form and w/o pain before adding resistance ● Use functional movement ● To increase muscle endurance, perform 15-20 reps w/ no added resistance ● Use light weights, 0.5-2.5 kg (bottles filled with water or sand, handheld cuff weights, elastic bands)
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What types of neuromuscular training would you provide to a patient in the inactive disease stages of JIA (clinical remission)?
Resistance Training ● Determine starting weight based on a 6-10 RM or targeted number of reps ● Include closed chain activities to promote bone health and improve proprioception Include coordination, speed, and agility drills to promote motor skills for safe age-appropriate physical play and sports
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What types of things would you include in an examination of a pediatric oncology patient?
``` Blood count Vital signs Pain MMT, ROM History of disease and developmental history Look for foot drop ```
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What types of things would you include in intervention of a pediatric oncology patient?
``` modalities for pain Positioniong Strengthening (therex stair climbing squats) Stretching: CPM machine aerobic: bike, treadmiss, swimming ```
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What are exercise guidelines for RBC count?
See hemoglobin
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What are exercise guidelines for platelet count?
No exercise: 50,000
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What are exercise guidelines for hemoglobin?
No exercise: 10
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What are some exercise guidelines for WBCs?
No exercise: 5000 | Resistive exercise: >5000
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What are some symptoms of low RBC (anemia)?
pallor and fatigue
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What are some symptoms of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)?
bruising and petechiae
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What are some symptoms of low hemoglobin (anemia)?
pallor and fatigue
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What are some symptoms of low WBCs?
infection
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What are normal RBC values?
Men: 4.7-5.5 x 106 / uL Women: 4.1-4.9
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What are normal Platelet values?
150,000-350,000
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What are normal hemoglobin values?
10-13
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What are normal WBC values?
4500-11,000

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