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Kara BruzdzinskiHoward High SchoolSite of internship:
Physiotherapy AssociatesMentor:
Ashley Romm, PT, DPT
I will discuss…InternshipCerebral palsy (CP)Therapy optionsTherapeutic
exercise vs. functional/task-specific therapy
Research/ResultsFuture
InternshipPhysiotherapy Associates
Dr. Ashley RommObserved Dr. Romm and
learned different therapy techniques
Worked with patients, walking them through exercises and getting heat or ice
Research Question:What is the effect of therapeutic exercise
versus functional/task-specific therapy on the mobility and functional skills of children with CP?
Hypothesis: Children with CP receiving a
functional/task-specific physical therapy program will improve more in mobility and functional skills than children receiving a therapeutic exercise program.
Cerebral Palsy (CP)No known cureMost common disorderCaused by damage of the developing brainAffects ability to move, learn, and speak
ResearchPrimary:Interviews with five pediatric physical
therapists: Revealed that a combination of therapies is the
most effective
“Any activity a child is doing should be structured to improve a functional skill” (Moldenhauer)
“Children are motivated by play; however, function is important as well” (Williams)
Research (cont.)Secondary:Conducted research on functional/task-
specific therapy and therapeutic exerciseExamined studies testing the effectiveness of
bothFound that a combination works best to
improve functional skills
Analysis
The results of this research showed that a combination of physical therapy techniques is the most effective.
Functional/task-specific therapy: works towards achieving a functional goal
Therapeutic exercise: engages the child; fun, while focusing on the underlying function
ConclusionPediatric physical therapists should use a
combination of therapeutic exercise and functional/task-specific when working with children with CP.
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