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Question # 1. Which of the following is true of Baclofen and NOT Botox in the treatment of CP? Administered through injection to target specific muscles or muscle groups Effects typically last for up to six months Diffused throughout the body, often orally or through a pump

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  1. Question # 1 • Which of the following is true of Baclofen and NOT Botox in the treatment of CP? • Administered through injection to target specific muscles or muscle groups • Effects typically last for up to six months • Diffused throughout the body, often orally or through a pump • Effectiveness decreases over time

  2. History • What pertinent past medical history do I want to know?

  3. Question # 2 • What percentage of cerebral palsy occurs prenatally (before birth)? • 70% • 20% • 50% • 10%

  4. What Do You Want to Measure?

  5. What Impairments and Goals exist for this patient?

  6. What do you think is the Prognosis???

  7. Given the impairments, what do you want to work on during treatment?

  8. Question #3 • A child with cerebral palsy demonstrates forward leaning with gait. Which rolling walker would be more advantageous? • Anterior • Posterior

  9. Now that the casts have been removed, what new treatment goals can be added?

  10. Question #4 • After surgery for hamstring release and gastroc lengthening – • Pre surgery AFO’s should be used • Pre surgery AFO’s are no longer viable • Pre surgery AFO’s must be re-evaluated by an orthotists to determine usability • External bracing is not needed , surgery solved the problem

  11. Question #5 • What of the following can affect ambulatory stability? • Changing surfaces • Cognitive activities or distractions • Changing directions • All of the above • A and C only

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