Which of the following are evidence-based green light interventions for addressing primary and secondary impairments in children with cerebral palsy?

The physical therapist is treating a 10-year old child with a diagnosis of CP (spastic diplegia) who ambulates independently on even surfaces, independently ascends and descends a full flight of stairs with a handrail, ambulates outdoors on uneven surfaces with increased time and effort and occasional LOB. What GMFCS level does this child meet the criteria for?

Which of the following short-term interventions combined with serial casting, would the physical therapist expect to see utilized in the following patient? A 10-year-old child with spastic diplegia, GMFCS level 1 who has spasticity in his hamstrings and heel cords, had a recent growth spurt and is now demonstrating a loss in dorsiflexion ROM, more tripping on his toes in gait, and pain at the end of his day in his heel cords?

The physical therapist is treating a 10 year old child with a diagnosis of CP (spastic diplegia; GMFCS level 2) who ambulates independently on even surfaces, ascends and descends stairs with a handrail, ambulates outdoors on uneven surfaces with increased time and effort and occasional LOB; wants to run. At this point he can walk fast.  Which of the following interventions should the physical therapist select to address the child’s goal?

A 5-year old child has cerebral palsy and is classified as a 3 on the Gross Motor Function Classification Scale. Which one of the following mobility devices would be the most appropriate household mobility device for this child?

A 28-week gestation age infant was diagnosed with a grade III intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) following a head ultrasound. Which of the following areas of the brain does the physical therapist expect to be at most risk for damage due to the IVH?

A 4-year-old child with cerebral palsy (spastic quadriplegia, GMFCS level 3) is ambulating with contact guard assist with a gait trainer. The physical therapist informs the family that the child is now ready to progress to the next level of assistive device (less supportive). What assistive device will the therapist choose?

Pt. A is a 30 year old female with chronic low back pain.  Pain in central low back.  No radiating symptoms.   Decreased core stability.  Minimal limits with A/P mobs L3-L5.  Minimally decreased lumbar flexion and extension.  Pt. otherwise healthy Pt. B is a 30 year old female with chronic low back pain.  Pain in central low back.  No radiating symptoms.   Decreased core stability.  Minimal limits with A/P mobs L3-L5.  Minimally decreased lumbar flexion and extension.  Pt. has cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia, GMFCS Level 2).  Ambulates with loftstrand crutches. The PT has chosen to perform bridging as a core stability intervention.  What is one specific modification the PT would likely make to perform the intervention for Pt B that would be different than Pt. A?

Which of the following statements are true regarding therapeutic exercises in a child with cerebral palsy?

Use the video below to answer the question What is the most appropriate Gross Motor Function Classification Level (GMFCS) of the 7 year old boy.