VCU DPT - Lifespan 1 (Spina Bifida Part 2: PT interventions)

is education important across the lifespan?

YES

with infants, what are 4 components to care:

safe and optimal positioning and handling

prevent contractures

acquisition of motor skills

parent education

these are all components of PT intervention at __________ life stage:

safe and optimal positioning and handling

prevent contractures

acquisition of motor skills

parent education

infant

with toddlers, what are 4 components to care:

continued acquisition of motor skills

independence in ambulation or other form of mobility

focus on participation in social activtiies

alignment to prevent orthopedic impairments

these are all components of PT intervention at __________ life stage:

continued acquisition of motor skills

independence in ambulation or other form of mobility

focus on participation in social activtiies

alignment to prevent orthopedic impairments

toddler

with toddlers, we are working on continued acquisition of motor skills and improving independence as needed. why may this be really helpful for these kids, when considering these children's cognitive abilities?

they usually have mostly typical cognitive abilities so they will be aware of limitations and it is critical to get their development to best it can be

with school age children, what are 4 components to PT care:

strength training and AROM

promotion of Physical activity with community

helping family set expectations

helping child understand their care and take role in skin precautions

these are all components of PT intervention at __________ life stage:

strength training and AROM

promotion of Physical activity with community

helping family set expectations

helping child understand their care and take role in skin precautions

school age

at what stage/age range would you include teaching the patient about managing their own skin care/precautions as part of PT intervention

school age

with adolescence age children, what are 4 components to PT care:

high risk for obesity and CV health, exercise

autonomy and acquisition of life skills

transition planning at 14 y.o.

taking ownership of medical management and care

these are all components of PT intervention at __________ life stage:

high risk for obesity and CV health, exercise

autonomy and acquisition of life skills

transition planning at 14 y.o.

taking ownership of medical management and care

adolescence

why might adolescence aged children with spina bifida be at higher risk for obesity, poor CV health

deconditioning, positioning, secondary complication

also may prefer sedentary activties with particpation

a PT plan of care might involve positioning to promote development, contracture prevention, motor skill acquisition, and parent education at ______ stage

infant

toddler

school age

adolescence

infant

a PT plan of care might involve walking/gait training, more motor skill acquisition, a focus on participation with peers, and orthopedic alignment to prevent impairments at ______ stage

infant

toddler

school age

adolescence

toddler

a PT plan of care might involve strength training, AROM, education to patient about own skin precautions, identifying community physical activity resources, and education to family about expectations at _______ stage

infant

toddler

school age

adolescence

school age

a PT plan of care might involve exercise training, education and prevention of obesity and CV involvement, autonomy and functional independence training, and education on ownership of medical care at ______ stage

infant

toddler

school age

adolescence

adolescence

name 3 things we can address in PT with BSF

muscle

ROM

balance and posture

name 2 things we can address in PT with function/activity

motor levels/function

ages and stages

can PT impact the child's ability to participate?

yes

a PT plan of care focused on ___________ would address ____ ICF level?

muscle strength

ROM

balance/posture

BSF

a PT plan of care focused on ___________ would address ____ ICF level?

motor levels/function

ages and stages

activity/function