Pediatric Physical Therapy Flashcards
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is caused by a mutation in which gene?
Answer: Dystrophin gene
DMD results from mutations in the dystrophin gene on the X chromosome, leading to absent dystrophin protein and progressive muscle degeneration.
Gowers' sign, seen in children with DMD, describes:
Answer: Using hands to 'walk up' the legs when rising from the floor
Gowers' sign is the characteristic maneuver where a child pushes off their own legs with their hands to stand, compensating for weak hip and knee extensors.
Sensory integration therapy, developed by A. Jean Ayres, primarily targets children with:
Answer: Sensory processing disorders affecting functional performance
Sensory integration therapy addresses the neurological processing of sensory information to improve adaptive responses and functional participation.
Plagiocephaly in infants is best treated during which age range for optimal outcome?
Answer: Between 4 and 12 months of age
Cranial molding helmets and repositioning are most effective between 4–12 months when the skull is most malleable and growing rapidly.
Which principle guides pediatric physical therapy intervention to maximize motor learning in young children?
Answer: Play-based, task-oriented, and child-motivated activities
Children learn motor skills best through play-based, meaningful, and self-motivated task practice, applying principles of neuroplasticity and motor learning.
The Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) is used to assess:
Answer: Gross motor maturation from birth to independent walking
The AIMS is an observational scale assessing gross motor development from birth to 18 months, evaluating weight-bearing, posture, and antigravity movement.