| Question | Answer |
| What is muscle tone? | Muscles resistance to passive stretch during resting state and maintains posture |
| What is muscle strength? | Muscles ability to contract and create force in response to resistance |
| What are the type of Abnormal muscle tone? | -Hypotonic
-Hypertonic
-Mixed
-Fluctuating |
| What are the S/S of hypotonia? | -Decreased strength
-Decreased spontaneous movement
-Weak cry
-Poor suck
-Abnormal response to vertical suspension |
| What are neurological soft signs? | -Poor posture
-Poor resistance to passive movement
-Non integrated reflexes
-Poor bilateral movements
-No crossing of midline |
| What are the key points of postural observation? | -Head
-Neck
-Shoulders
-Elbows, forearms, wrists, digits
-Trunk
-Hips
-Knees, feet |
| What is the Modified Ashworth Scale? | Muscle tone assessment scale used to assess the resistance experienced during PROM, which does not require any instrumentation an d is quick to perform |
| What is a 0 on the MAS? | No increase in muscle tone |
| What is a 4 on the MAS? | Affected parts are in rigid flexion or extension |
| What is the Gross Motor Function Classification System? | Looks at movements such as sitting, walking and use of mobility devices and provides a clear description of a Childs current motor function |
| After what age can we not use the GMFCS? | 5 years old |
| What is a 1 on the GMFCS? | Independent |
| What is a 5 on the GMFCS? | Completely dependent |
| What is the Communication Function Classification System (CFCS)? | Classifies everyday communication into five levels and includes speech, gestures, facial expression and augmentative and alternative communication |
| Is a person at level 1 or 5 more communicative in the CFCS? | Level 1 |
| What is the Eating and Drinking Classification System (EDACS)? | Classifies biting, chewing, and swallowing |
| What is a level 1 on EDACS? | Eats and drinks safely and efficiently |
| What is a level 5 on EDACS? | Unable to eat or drink safely-tube feeding may be considered to provide nutrition |
