Equipment Part II: Developmental Motor, ADL, and Communication

Spring Break, March 28, 2006

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Crawl, Sit, Stand, Make Your Parents Childproof Your House

Head up in prone – 3 months Wedge

Sitting and postural reflexes – 6 months Bolster Corner Chair

Crawl, creep Scooter board Crawlabout

Early mobility

Spatial Perception Normal limit setting Seated mobility not “normal” but so what?

Caster cart and variants

Standers

Upright Prone Supine Adjustable Mobile Dynamic vs Static Weightbearing Need trays or use at tables

Prone standers

Facilitate trunk extension Require good head control

Upright standers

“Normal” position Commonly used for

people with spina bifida Simpler design, lighter,

less space needed

Supine standers

Maximum support, variable angle

Tilt table

Adjustable designs

Easy Stand Magician

Options for independent or powered lift Options for conversion to mobile Pediatric to Adult sizes

Standing wheelchairs Power or manual

http://www.usatechguide.org/itemreview.php?itemid=131

Walkers and Gait Trainers

Wider base of support May have added supports and modifications

for gripping ability Gait trainer implies more supports Weight, freedom of movement can vary Face front or reverse Should NOT be usable like baby walkers

(slump and kick method) TRY out in therapy first whenever possible

Designs

Forward facing – visual support, folding Reverse – better LE extension, avoid LOL mode Add-on supports – abductor, pelvic stabilizer,

arm troughs for poor grip or protecting joints

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Rifton style

Uses “prompts” MOVE/conductive

education philosophy

Cricket/Pony style (prone support)

Walking means… Community* Household* Exercise only Assisted only

Device vs helper

* RLA “Functional” classification

ARJO

Early rehab With enough help,

anyone can “walk” at least a little

Bone and joint development

Limited evidence in PT literature for efficacy of static standing

“Ballistic” weightbearing believed necessary for normal stimulus to bone mineralization / ossification

Boys with Duchenne start losing bone before sitting down, documented in pre-steroid era

No real evidence for bowel, bladder, respiratory benefits

Prevent contracture, coxa valga, acetablular dysplasia (?)

Bath equipment and lifts

Car and bath transfers most difficult Weightbearing transfers ideal when feasible

Assisted standing and walking get easier as child gets taller, not harder (vs. total lift)

Lift equipment better strategy than chronic undernutrition

Decide how much support needed in bath, recline vs back support

Waiver may help with roll-in shower, use different equipment than regular tub/shower

T.L.C. style

Many options

Overhead track lifts desired but rarely funded (CMS, Waiver)

Will it fit?

See also the Slider: http://www.adaptivemall.com/slidbatchair.html

Going potty

Not necessary to wait for walking and talking

Support feet, trunk if needed, reduce size of hole to reduce fear of falling in

ADLs - Eating

Ataxia – bigger, heavier utensils Reduced dexterity – swivel and/or bent spoon

Winsford feeders

Cheek switch to scoop and present food

Need some head control

Hands-free

Food preparation

Cultural relevance

Dressing, doors, reaching

Miscellaneous gadgets

Writing and typing

Writing bird, typing stick (or use pencil eraser end down in cuff)

Don’t underestimate two or even single finger typing

Computer access

Simple handwriting replacement – consider portable keyboard instead AlphaSmart QuickPad

Voice recognition still improving Slower, hands free use possible

Adaptive keyboards Smaller for weaker, less mobile hand use Larger for less accurate hand use Special ergonomic One-handed (software vs hardware)

Alternative mouse access

Motor, sensory, or cognitive issues

Trackball or Mouse Keys for mouse if can see it Tactile mouse for blind person experimental

Need keystroke navigation Screen reader – text to speech Magnification software, large monitors Voice rec. – speech to text

Different correction strategy Scanning access – severe motor issues

Low efficiency Compensate with word prediction

AAC (Alternative – Augementative)

Prerequisites vs Participation Interdisciplinary evaluation mandatory

May Rx “therapy units as needed” Different choices for ambulatory vs not

Verbal communication may increase Communicate more than basic needs to familiar

caregivers May interface with computer Training and programming issues

Literate English vs special language vs pictures Need for support

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