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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Category - Implementing Interventions

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How could you inhibit spasticity in the left, upper extremity of your patient - a toddler with cerebral palsy?
  1. Have the toddler reach for toys overhead with the left hand.
  2. Have the toddler reach for toys in varying positions.
  3. Have the toddler side sit with his weight on the left arm and reach for toys with the right hand.
  4. Have the toddler run across the room and retrieve toys with the left hand.
Explanation
Answer: C. To inhibit spasticity in the left, upper extremity, you would have the toddler side sit with the weight on the left arm and then reach for toys with the right hand. The weight of the trunk on the left arm will help to lengthen the spastic muscles. This promotes normal muscle balance and alignment.
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