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Cerebral Palsy and Post-Op Treatment

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1.  The Ashworth scale is a test of: Dystonia Spasticity Grasp Athetosis

2.  A functional limitation from the posturing of the elbow into flexion includes all EXCEPT: Difficulty reaching their face Difficulty reaching to tie their shoes Difficulty carrying an object Limitations in reaching into a cabinet

3.  A functional limitation from inability to supinate the forearm is: Inability to grasp Difficulty working on a keyboard Difficulty bringing their palm to their face Difficulty holding an object

4.  When determining the potential for effectiveness of surgery to bring the wrist into extension, it is important to assess: Stereognosis The integration of primitive reflexes The strength of the finger flexors Grasp/release with the wrist in different positions

5.  A functional evaluation designed for the hemiplegic CP population is: BOT2 Peabody SHUEE Ashworth scale

6.  For all of the surgeries discussed, the typical time to discontinue night time use of the orthosis is: 12 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks

7.  For the Greens transfer of the wrist tendon, you initiate gentle A/PROM of wrist extension and forearm supination exercises/activities at: 4-5 weeks 12 weeks 8 weeks 6 weeks

8.  An anticipated functional improvement following the Greens transfer for wrist extension includes: Improved ability to reach away from the body Improved ability to reach the face Improved grasp and hand function Improved in hand manipulation

9.  An anticipated functional improvement of the EPL reroutement is: Improved ability to hold small objects Improved handwriting Improved thumb function and improved large item grasp Improved ability to carry objects of any size

10.  A good therapeutic activity following the EPL reroutement could be: Gripping therapy putty Pinching small items, such as LEGOs or beads Graduated strength clothespins Grasping and holding larger, graduated sized objects