Multidisciplinary treatment is essential to address the multiple co-morbidities associated with CP. List three other health professionals who commonly play a role in the care of CP patients. Describe the role of each one
What will be an ideal response?
• Physical therapist - to help patients with motor control, coordination, range of motion, and function, such as improving gait, stair climbing, or use of a wheelchair Therapies, such as stretching exercises, also can help reduce the risk for joint contractures.
• Speech language pathologist - to assess level of dysphagia and need for an altered consistency diet; to provide therapies addressing oral motor skills, such as speech and feeding.
• Neurologists - to assess the level of neurological dysfunction; treat motor impairments and control seizures with appropriate medical/pharmaceutical interventions
• Occupational Therapist – to provide therapies that help patients perform activities of daily living, such as self-feeding, writing, and dressing.
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