Connolly B H
Phys Ther. 1985 Oct;65(10):1505-13. doi: 10.1093/ptj/65.10.1505.
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.
本文旨在概述物理治疗师在评估新生儿时所使用的评估技术。另一个目的是回顾产前和产后在肌张力、活动范围、躯体感觉技能及反射发育等方面的发展情况。讨论了物理治疗师在新生儿团队中的角色，涉及他们在评估新生儿时可能使用的评估类型。提供了评估的一般注意事项，并讨论了具体领域，包括体格检查、行为评估、肌张力评估、反射评估、口腔运动评估和感觉系统评估。新生儿物理治疗一直被视为儿科学的一个专业领域。然而，在综合医院环境中，物理治疗师被要求在医院的新生儿病房开展工作。本文为有兴趣与新生儿打交道的经验不足的临床医生以及经验丰富的临床医生提供信息。
