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Feedback on newborn with UE difficulties
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sara Blesch Harpe Sep 26, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Have a new grandchild. He has bilateral UE weakness, right significantly greater than left and also has a right MF contracture at the PIP joint. Tends to keep right hand fisted (thumb out). Showed…Continue
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Sara Blesch Harpe replied to Sara Blesch Harpe's discussion Feedback on newborn with UE difficulties"THank you! He is receiving PT and I am his OT. We have splinted the hand, and it seems to be somewhat improving. He has full PROM of the elbow but does not actively flex the elbow. Was wondering about fabricating an dynamic elbow flexion splint that…"
Ilana, School Specialty PT replied to Sara Blesch Harpe's discussion Feedback on newborn with UE difficulties"Sara:
It is very difficult to advise with contractures as we don't know what they look like or their severity, so I would strongly recommend that your new grandchild be followed by PT and OT who can best assess and monitor his progress.…"
Sara Blesch Harpe replied to Sara Blesch Harpe's discussion Feedback on newborn with UE difficulties"I also ordered a splint to begin correcting the fisting pattern and the contracture."
"Sara,
Congratulations on being a GRANDmother! In fact, I adore your new picture : )
I am looking forward to being with you when Diana Henry comes to town.
In the meantime, I will have Julie Gaby take a look at your question about a gorgeous BABY :…"
Sara Blesch Harpe posted a discussionFeedback on newborn with UE difficulties
Have a new grandchild. He has bilateral UE weakness, right significantly greater than left and also has a right MF contracture at the PIP joint. Tends to keep right hand fisted (thumb out). Showed PROM techniques, suggested they use the wrist rattle to increase visual/auditory interaction with the RUE, Provided lights/sound play mats, to encourage prone weight bearing and supine/sidelying reach. Any other suggestions????????
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- At 12:12am on September 9, 2010,
Sue Wilkinson said…
- Sara,
Congratulations on being a GRANDmother! In fact, I adore your new picture : )
I am looking forward to being with you when Diana Henry comes to town.
In the meantime, I will have Julie Gaby take a look at your question about a gorgeous BABY : )
Sue
- At 11:28am on July 26, 2010, School Specialty Special Needs said…
- Sara, We are so glad you chose to sign up on myspecialneedsnetwork.com. We are excited to connect and learn with you so that we can all work together to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. We are excited to share information and to hear your success stories.
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