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You’re treating a 17-month-old patient for perinatal brachial plexus injury. When asked about prognosis by the parent, you explain that you’re expecting a recovery of about 1mm per day and that it may take about 6 months for recovery but may even take as long as 2 years. What type of injury does this patient have?

An 8-year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is referred to physical therapy due to difficulties with balance and coordination. He frequently trips and falls during activities, and his parents express concerns about his safety and participation in sports at school. The child also exhibits repetitive movements such as hand flapping when he becomes anxious or overwhelmed.   Given the provided case, which of the following physical therapy interventions would be most appropriate to address the child’s challenges with balance and coordination, taking into account his diagnosis of ASD and repetitive behaviors?

A PT treats a patient who has spastic diplegia that recently underwent an iliopsoas tendon release. Which of the following findings is most likely associated with the need for this surgical procedure?

You’re treating a 2.5 year old child with Down Syndrome. Upon evaluation, you noted the child to have delayed gross motor skills, hypotonia, and decreased ability to use ankle, hip or stepping strategies when standing. The patient is unable to stand or walk without handheld assist. Which of the following therapeutic activities would be the most appropriate to improve this child’s gross motor skills?

You receive a referral for an 8-month-old, in the chart you read there was an incident of shaken baby syndrome. What is the most likely diagnosis you will be treating?

A physical therapist obtains a past medical history of a patient recently referred to physical therapy after being diagnosed with DCD. Which medical condition is often associated with DCD?

You’re treating a patient with spastic diplegia who has a crouched stance when standing independently and displays a scissored gait pattern when ambulating. Which muscle group is most likely to be shortened based on this patient’s clinical presentation?

You’re treating an infant who was diagnosed with global palsy due to brachial plexus injury. What nerve roots do you expect to be affected?

Which of the following statements regarding the prevalence of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is false?

Match the picture to the appropriate description.