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KUNA, IDAHO

KUNA, IDAHO. A Case Study of an Adolescent with Congenital Hemiplegia. Hannah Nawaz , SPT Regis University. Identify factors unique to hemiplegia in the pediatric population. Develop effective examination and evaluation strategies, selecting reliable and valid outcome measures.

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KUNA, IDAHO

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  1. KUNA, IDAHO

  2. A Case Study of an Adolescent with Congenital Hemiplegia Hannah Nawaz, SPT Regis University

  3. Identify factors unique to hemiplegia in the pediatric population. Develop effective examination and evaluation strategies, selecting reliable and valid outcome measures. Discuss intervention strategies for pediatric patients with hemiplegia in an outpatient setting. Discuss the rationale and referral process associated with orthoses prescription in an outpatient setting. Objectives

  4. Typically a classification of cerebral palsy • Congenital hemiplegia • 2:1,000 births • Usually classified using Gross Motor Functional Classification Scale (GMFCS) • Abnormal posturing, spasticity/increased tone, muscle spasms, seizure disorders, gait deviations, poor balance and sensory awareness1 Hemiplegia

  5. Medical History • CVA in womb • PT from ages 3-6 • Aquatic therapy • 2 different AFOs • Hand brace • Heel cord extension: age 8 BRITTANY: 14 yoa female

  6. AROM EXAMINATION MMT

  7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtqWxBUd94I

  8. Gait: foot drop during initial contact and loading phases; high guard position during walking and jogging • Impaired balance in standing • Denies history of muscle spasms and seizures • Increased L sided tone; clonus absent • Sensation grossly intact in both UE and LE • Significant unilateral left sided atrophy • Impaired proprioception and stability of trunk musculature • Berg balance score2 = 40 Additional Examination findings

  9. Patient identified problems Non-patient identified problems • Difficulty playing sports in school including football, basketball, volleyball • Difficulty riding scooter for prolonged periods of time • Frequent falls secondary to poor anticipatory and reactive balance3 • Impaired coordination during dynamic activity • Decreased aerobic capacity • Psychological implications of congenital abnormalities • Family dynamics Problem lists

  10. Patient demonstrates left sided deficits in strength, range of motion, balance, and coordination which impair her ability to participate in recreational activities with peers. The patient’s rehabilitation potential is good given patient’s previous history with PT and her increased motivation to regain optimal function. Diagnosis and prognosis

  11. Progressive resistance exercises (Ada 2006) FES for improved force production (Donaldson, 2009) EMG biofeedback for tone reduction and proprioceptive training (Wolpaw, 1983) Constraint induced movement therapy (Gordon, et al 2005) What to do?

  12. Interventions • Stretching • Gastroc/soleus • Biceps • Hamstrings • Strengthening • Ankle w/ theraband and NMES • Quadriceps on leg press • Trunk on exercise ball • UE theraband exercises • Balance • Dynadisc bilateral stance • Single leg balance • Sitting balance on exercise ball/ single leg sitting balance • Coordination • Treadmill walking • Ball toss while sitting on exercise ball • Agility ladder

  13. Specifically… -posterior leaf spring -trimmed posterior to malleolus7 Function: assist foot into DF during swing phase of gait and allows PF during stance Covered by Medicaid  Constraint induced therapy??? Long term plan

  14. What are some of the common impairments which patients with congenital hemiplegia present? T/F: According the algorithm, a dorsiflexion assist orthoses is appropriate when DF strength is <3. Who wants a silver synapse?

  15. questions???

  16. Cambell S, Vander Linden D, Palisano R. Physical Therapy for Children. 3rd ed. St. Louis, MS: Saunders Elsevier; 2006. • Beninato M, Portney L, Sullivan P. Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a framework to examine the association between falls and clinical assessment tools in people with stroke. Phys Ther. August 2009;89(8):816-825. • Aruin A. The effect of asymmetry of posture on anticipatory postural adjustments. NeurosciLett. 2006;401(1/2):150-153. • Ada L, Dorsch S, Canning CG . Strengthening interventions increase strength and improve activity after stroke: a systematic review. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 2006. 52: 241-248. • Donaldson C, Tallis R, Miller S, Sunderland A, Lemon R, Pomeroy V. Effects of conventional physical therapy and functional strength training on upper limb motor recovery after stroke: a randomized phase II study. Neurorehab & Neural Repair.2009.23(4): 389-397 • Wolpaw J, O'Keefe J. Adaptive plasticity in the primate spinal stretch reflex: evidence for a two-phase process. J Neurosci. November 1984;4(11):2718-2724. • Kubota K, Eberly V, Weiss W. To brace or not to brace: making evidence-based decisions with our clients with neurologic impairment. February 2006. Resources

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