| Neonatal assessment: an overview. | |
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PMID: 3901050 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of assessment techniques used by physical therapists in the assessment of the neonate. An additional purpose is to provide a review of prenatal and postnatal development in the areas of muscle tone, range of motion, somatosensory skills, and reflex development. The role of the physical therapist on the neonatal team is discussed relating to the types of assessments physical therapists might use in evaluating the neonate. General considerations for assessment are provided, and specific areas including physical examination, behavioral assessment, evaluation of muscle tone, reflex assessment, oral motor evaluation, and sensory systems assessment are discussed. Physical therapy for the neonate has been considered as a specialty area of pediatrics. Physical therapists, however, are being asked to function in neonatal units in hospitals as a part of their practice in the general hospital setting. This article provides information for the inexperienced clinician who is interested in working with the neonate and for the experienced clinician. |
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Authors:
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B H Connolly |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Physical therapy Volume: 65 ISSN: 0031-9023 ISO Abbreviation: Phys Ther Publication Date: 1985 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1985-11-06 Completed Date: 1985-11-06 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0022623 Medline TA: Phys Ther Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1505-13 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Child Behavior Humans Infant, Newborn* Infant, Newborn, Diseases / physiopathology* Infant, Premature Infant, Premature, Diseases / physiopathology Muscle Tonus Parent-Child Relations Physical Examination / methods, standards Physical Therapy Modalities / methods* Reflex / physiology Risk Sensation / physiology Sucking Behavior / physiology |
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