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Which of the following is most crucial when constructing a microcycle?

Which of the following is the best choice for an orthotic for a child who has cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia, with spasticity (1+ on Ashworth scale) of the hamstrings and heel cords, with moderate control of the ankle (muscle grades 2+/5 dorsiflexion and 3/5 plantarflexion, 2/5inversion and eversion), full ROM at the ankle, excessive calcaneal valgus and ambulates independently?

The physical therapist is treating an 4-year-old boy with Down syndrome who began walking at 3 1/2 years old. He walks with a severly wide-based gait, motion primarily in the sagittal plane only, and no balance strategies at the ankle,and relies on hip and trunk strategies.  He is unable to achieve  single leg balance. He often times falls when walking outside. He demonstrates 12 degrees of calcaneal valgus bilaterally. What type of orthotic would you recommend for this child?

Extra Credit (1 point) 1. What is one concept that is significantly more clear now that it was when you prepared for the peds 2 original final?   2. What is at least one positive take away from your remediation of this peds final exam?

A physical therapist is evaluating the child in the scenario below for a new wheelchair, which position should the child be positioned in to begin the examination? Billy is a 15 year old child who has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy (spastic quadriparesis, Gross Motor Function Classification Scale level IV). He uses a power wheelchair for mobility.  He demonstrates extensor spasticity in bilateral adductors, hamstrings, heelcords, biceps, and wrist flexors. He has independent bed mobility.  The child is able to sit statically, with posterior pelvic tilt, and thoracic kyphosis on a stable surface with minimal assistance. Billy stands with maximal assistance.

According to IDEA, at a minimum, how often must the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) be reviewed?

Watch the following video The PT decides to progress the child to a less supportive assistive device during the PT session.  Which of the following would the PT most likely choose?

The 7 year old with spina bifida walks with 2 loftstrand crutches with bilateral ground reaction AFOs with some crouching, intoeing, and lateral trunk sway bilaterally observed in gait.  The child can pull to stand at a supportive surface with her orthotics on but is unable to get up in the middle of the floor without assist.  She is unable to run or  jump vertically 2-3 inches.  Which of the following is likely her motor level?  

The physical therapist is working in an outpatient private practice and has received a referral for a child in 3rd grade (9 years old) who is to be evaluated due to lots of falling when playing outside, clumsiness, and decreased willingness to participate in group sports with significant frustration when he does. The child has a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder. Which of the following would be the best choice for a standardized test?

The following are required elements under which of the following? IFSP, Natural Environments, Family-Centered, 2 year 9 month transition meeting