RT Book, Section
A1 Kuranda, Laura
A2 Effgen, Susan K.
A2 Fiss, Alyssa LaForme
SR Print(0)
ID 1187763229
T1 Case Study: Myelodysplasia
T2 Meeting the Physical Therapy Needs of Children, Third Edition
YR 2021
FD 2021
PB F. A. Davis Company
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803697287
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1187763229
RD 2024/04/25
AB Children  with  myelodysplasia,  also  referred  to  as  myelomeningocele  and  spina  bifida,  present  many  challenges  to  the  pediatric  physical  therapist  working  in  the  school  setting.  The  role  of  the  physical  therapist  includes  evaluating  and  implementing  appropriate  environmental  adaptations  and  assistive  technology  for  the  child  in  collaboration  with  the  school  personnel.  The  physical  therapist  will  provide  intervention  services  to  maximize  function  and  promote  optimal  positioning  to  prevent  skin  breakdown  and  deformity.  The  physical  therapist  must  provide  information  to  school  personnel  concerning  the  medical  and  physical  issues  the  student  with  myelodysplasia  presents  with,  in  addition  to  how  these  issues  can  affect  the  student’s  success  in  the  school  environment.