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What is the primary purpose of balance training for individuals with cerebral palsy?
What is the primary purpose of balance training for individuals with cerebral palsy?
- To improve strength and motor function
- To increase velocity at free and fastest speeds
- To enhance self-perception and self-confidence
- To facilitate learning of new movement skills (correct)
How does aquatic therapy help individuals with the spastic type of cerebral palsy?
How does aquatic therapy help individuals with the spastic type of cerebral palsy?
- It reduces hypertonus and gravitational forces
- It increases viscosity and resistance to movement
- It provides a natural brace and compression garment
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is the primary benefit of isotonic and isokinetic exercises for individuals with cerebral palsy?
Which of the following is the primary benefit of isotonic and isokinetic exercises for individuals with cerebral palsy?
- Increased strength and motor function
- Improved gait velocity and cadence
- Enhanced active motion and stance stability
- All of the above (correct)
Which assistive device is most appropriate for a child with increased postural tone, limited pelvic and lower extremity dissociation, and the inability to weight shift with caregiver support?
Which assistive device is most appropriate for a child with increased postural tone, limited pelvic and lower extremity dissociation, and the inability to weight shift with caregiver support?
What is the primary purpose of providing therapy sessions for individuals with cerebral palsy?
What is the primary purpose of providing therapy sessions for individuals with cerebral palsy?
What is the main advantage of using aquatic therapy for individuals with cerebral palsy?
What is the main advantage of using aquatic therapy for individuals with cerebral palsy?
What is another term for Cerebral Palsy, as mentioned in the text?
What is another term for Cerebral Palsy, as mentioned in the text?
In terms of birth weight and gender, who is more commonly affected by Cerebral Palsy?
In terms of birth weight and gender, who is more commonly affected by Cerebral Palsy?
What is a common feature of Cerebral Palsy?
What is a common feature of Cerebral Palsy?
Which joint is NOT typically associated with Cerebral Palsy?
Which joint is NOT typically associated with Cerebral Palsy?
What is a prenatal risk factor for Cerebral Palsy?
What is a prenatal risk factor for Cerebral Palsy?
What is emphasized during the examination/evaluation of preterm infants with Cerebral Palsy?
What is emphasized during the examination/evaluation of preterm infants with Cerebral Palsy?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
Which type of bone cell is responsible for the breakdown of the bone extracellular matrix?
Which type of bone cell is responsible for the breakdown of the bone extracellular matrix?
What is the primary function of osteocytes?
What is the primary function of osteocytes?
Which type of bone cell is derived from mesenchyme, the tissue from which all connective tissues are formed?
Which type of bone cell is derived from mesenchyme, the tissue from which all connective tissues are formed?
What is the primary function of bone resorption?
What is the primary function of bone resorption?
What is the primary purpose of static orthoses?
What is the primary purpose of static orthoses?
Dynamic/functional orthoses are used to:
Dynamic/functional orthoses are used to:
What is the purpose of the Pavlik harness or hip abduction orthosis?
What is the purpose of the Pavlik harness or hip abduction orthosis?
What is the primary function of a knee orthosis (KO)?
What is the primary function of a knee orthosis (KO)?
Which type of orthosis is used to treat children with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Which type of orthosis is used to treat children with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease?
Which of the following statements is true about dynamic splints?
Which of the following statements is true about dynamic splints?
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular (AC) joint?
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular (AC) joint?
Which muscle is innervated by the axillary nerve?
Which muscle is innervated by the axillary nerve?
What is the primary function of the coracoclavicular ligament complex?
What is the primary function of the coracoclavicular ligament complex?
Which muscle is responsible for the upward translatory force during shoulder abduction?
Which muscle is responsible for the upward translatory force during shoulder abduction?
What is the ratio of glenohumeral joint movement to scapulothoracic joint movement during shoulder abduction, as described by the scapulohumeral rhythm?
What is the ratio of glenohumeral joint movement to scapulothoracic joint movement during shoulder abduction, as described by the scapulohumeral rhythm?
Which condition can disrupt the normal scapulohumeral rhythm?
Which condition can disrupt the normal scapulohumeral rhythm?
What is the typical age range for the onset of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
What is the typical age range for the onset of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
Which group is at a higher risk of developing adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
Which group is at a higher risk of developing adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals with diabetes who develop frozen shoulder?
What is the approximate percentage of individuals with diabetes who develop frozen shoulder?
Which phase of the scapulohumeral rhythm involves minimal scapular movement?
Which phase of the scapulohumeral rhythm involves minimal scapular movement?
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