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what is arthrogryposis multiplex congenita |
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a neuromuscular syndrome in which multiple joint contractures are present at birth. Joint contractures are severe and are accompanied by muscle weakness and fibrosis |
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is arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) rare? |
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believed to be caused by reduced fetal movement during 1st trimester |
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how many types of AMC are there |
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upper and lower limbs are equally compromised but cognitive function is normal. |
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limbs and other body parts are affected |
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limbs and CNS are affected |
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AMC type I: upper and lower limbs are compromised but cognitive funciton is normal |
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which type of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita is most common |
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type I: upper and lower limbs both compromised but cognition is normal. Amyoplasia |
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what is medical treatment/rehab for a baby with AMC |
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should begin in the first month of life. Consists of surgery, serial casting, and PT |
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what kinds of family education is important in AMC |
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importance of positioning, stretching, and strengthening to prevent activity restrictions later in life |
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do children with AMC perform normally on gross motor tests |
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No, they are usually below average because of lack of strength and ROM |
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what are things to look for in children with AMC as they get to preschool/elementary school |
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proper orthotics fit; stretching throughout day; strength adequate for self-care; gait assistance and devices to promote independence and social skills; ability to access all school environments and interact with peers |
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developmental coordination disorder |
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what is the presentation of children with developmental coordination disorder |
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extremely clumsy: constantly tripping, trouble walking. Gross and fine motor deficiencies |
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what is the science behind developmental coordination disorder |
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Not attributed to any known neurologic or medical disorder. DCD could be part of the continuum of CP, or it could be linked to cerebellar problems |
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how is developmental coordination disorder diagnosed |
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must be diagnosed by MD. Symptoms can't be attributed to other neurological disorder or severe mental retardation |
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what are the aspects of treatment of DCD |
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PT, OT, support at school, support at home, speech therapy |
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what are other considerations for DCD besides gross/fine motor deficiencies |
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what is idopathic hypotonia |
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congenital disorder marked by decreased muscle tone with or without weakness in the absence of neurological or physiologic abnormalities |
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at what age is idiopathic hypotonia typically recognized |
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1 year, after delay in motor milestones is noticed |
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what are presenting characteristics of hypotonia |
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decreased strength, activity tolerance, and motor skill development. Rounded shoulder posture. Increased flexion |
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psychosocial aspects of idiopathic hypotonia |
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learning disabilities, speech delays, clumsiness, decreased participation in activities, family-patient interaction, grief |
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excessive and persistent accumulation of extracellular fluid and proteins in tissue space |
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what is the primary function of the lymphatic system |
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collect and clear excess fluid from interstitial space and return to venous system |
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is edema a natural part of healing |
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is lymphedema a normal part of healing |
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no. occurs when lymphatic system isn't functioning properly |
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what is congenital lymphedema |
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congenital malformation of lymphatic system |
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what is secondary lymphedema |
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lymphedema caused by infection, obstruction, surgical dissection of lymphatic system or chronic venous insufficiency |
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signs/symptoms of lymhpedema |
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increased limb size, complaints of swelling that comes and goes, sensory deficits, pain, heavy limb, pitting edema, decreased functional mobility in involved limb, delayed wound healing, frequent infections |
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what is phase 1 lymphedema treatment |
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manual lymph drainage, bandaging, skin care, remedial exercise |
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what is phase 2 lymphedema treatment |
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self manual lymph drainage, compression garment, skincare, exercise |
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tips for exercise and lymphedema |
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monitor limb size, wear bandages or compression garment and keep limb elevated, progress slowly |
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what are the 4 main patterns of MVA injuries |
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1. upper anterior trunk and upper extremity pain; 2. head, posterior neck, upper posterior trunk pain; 3. low back pain; 4. lower anterior trunk and lower extremity pain |
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what are the 3 stages of whiplash |
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acute phase, subacute phase, chronic phase |
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how long does the acute phase of whiplash last |
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how long does the subacute phase of whiplash last |
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when does the chronic phase of whiplash begin |
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how to treat acute phase of whiplash |
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STM, grade 1-2 mobilization, heat or ice, AROM |
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what is the goal of treatment in acute whiplash |
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how to treat whiplash subacute phase |
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stretching, joint mobilization, deep neck flexor and multifidi strengthening, proprioception/rhythmic stabilization |
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what is the goal of treatment in subacute whiplash |
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restore flexibility of cervical muscles and facets |
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what is the treatment of chronic phase whiplash |
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neck stability and strength; gentle repetitive stretching; mobilizations to extension and strengthen multifidi |
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what is the goal of treatment in chronic phase whiplash |
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what is parkinson's disease |
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a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose main pathology is decreased function of dopamine producing neurons in the substantia nigra leading to dopaminergic loss in the basal ganglia |
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what factors cause parkinson's |
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genetics, environmental factors |
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what are the motor symptoms of parkinson's |
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resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, gait and balance problems |
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what are the non-motor symptoms of parkinson's |
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fatigue, pain, dysphagia, depression/anxiety/apathy/dementia/psychosis |
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how is a clinical diagnosis of parkinson's made |
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presence of bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity, asymmetrical presentation all alleviated with dopaminergic treatment of Levodopa |
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goals of PT for parkinson's pts |
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increase strength, mobility, and endurance and improve posture, balance, gait |
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