physiotherapy in pediatric case

physiotherapy in pediatric case

1. Importance of physiotherapy in paediatric cases Ashik Dhakal MPT (NPD)

2. Paediatric Physical Therapy Practice? Physical therapists work with individuals with childhood onset conditions across their lifespan who are experiencing illnesses, injuries, or conditions that limit their ability to move or function in their daily life.

3. Aims Provide services aimed to improve mobility, develop or restore function, alleviate pain, prevent or decrease permanent physical disabilities, and promote overall health and wellness. Paediatric physical therapy promotes independence , increases participation, facilitates motor development and function, improves strength and endurance, enhances learning opportunities, and eases challenges with daily care giving.

4. Primary Attention

5. Neurological conditions CP Muscular Dystrophies Down’s Syndrome Spina bifida Hydrocephalus Arnold Chiari malformation Anencephaly Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy Conditions leading to developmental delay

6. Musculoskeletal conditions Sports injuries Torticolis Osteogenesis Imperfecta Fractures Poliomyelitis Juvenile RA Myelodysplasia CDH Spinal deformities in children

7. Cardio-respiratory conditions Asthma Congenital heart disease ASD VSD Fallot Tetralogy Hypo ventricular septal defect

8. Patient management model

9. Intervention has three components Coordination, Communication Documentation; Patient, client instruction Procedural intervention.

10. Procedural intervention

11. Techniques used Neurodevelopmental therapy Sensory integration Strength and coordination training Electrical stimulation Constraint-Induce Movement Therapy Balance and gait training

12. Speciality in physiotherapy Musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy Neurology and Psychosomatic disorders Neuro-paediatric physiotherapy Cardio-respiratory physiotherapist

13. Exercise Studio (NRC)

14. Slope walking

15. Electrotherapy modalities US FDA approved

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17. Musculoskeletal Department

18. Neuro-physiotherapy department

19. Gait training

20. Thank you..