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Which of the following is predictive of loss of ambulation in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Watch the following video What is the name of the assistive device the individual is using in this video?

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

How much moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended for children each day?

The physical therapist is treating an 10-year-old boy with Down syndrome who began walking at 30 months. He walks with a minimally wide-based gait, motion typical in all 3 planes, and balance strategies at the ankle, however, typically relies on hip and trunk strategies with uneven surfaces. He can maintain single leg balance for 7 seconds bilaterally. He participates in recreation basketball and soccer and does not complain of foot pain. He demonstrates 10 degrees of calcaneal valgus bilaterally with a minimally impaired Windlass mechanism. What type of orthotic would you recommend for this child?

The PT is examining a 6-year old child with spina bifida.  She demonstrates the following: Muscle Function as Assesed via a MMT: (Right and Left) Iliopsoas, Hip adductors, Quads: Grade 5/5 Tibialis Anterior, Medial Knee flexors : Grade 4/5 Gluteus medius : Grade 1 Hip Ext, and Gastrocnemius Grade 0

A 3-year-old child with cerebral palsy (spastic quadriplegia, GMFCS level 3) is ambulating with moderate assist with a posture walker. The physical therapist informs the family that the child may be ready to ambulate with less physical assistance by the PT or parents by using a MORE supportive assistive device. What assistive device will the therapist choose?

Which of the following terms is best defined by the following criteria: mental and/or physical impairment resulting in a severe, chronic disability and results in functional limitations in 3 or more areas of life that manifest prior to 22 years of age and requires a need for individualized, interdisciplinary services.

Which of the following would likely be the most appropriate exercise/activity to be performed in a therapy intervention session with a 3-year old child with spina bifida with a motor level S1?

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 increased falling on the playground, 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?