A 4-year-old male child was brought to the pediatric physiotherapy department with complaints of difficulty walking, frequent falls, toe walking, and stiffness in both lower limbs since early childhood. He was born prematurely at 32 weeks with a 25-day NICU stay. His developmental milestones were delayed, and he started walking with support at around 3 years of age. On examination, increased muscle tone, hamstring and calf tightness, scissoring gait, and impaired balance were observed. The child was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level II) and referred for physiotherapy rehabilitation.

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Physiotherapy Rehabilitation: Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level II) - 4-Year-Old Male

1. Understanding the Diagnosis

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a nonprogressive neuromuscular disorder resulting from injury to the immature brain, onset before age 2 years. Prematurity (as in this child, born at 32 weeks) is the most common identifiable cause, with periventricular leukomalacia being the classic underlying pathology in spastic diplegia. The upper motor neuron injury produces a mixture of muscle weakness and spasticity, with dynamic deformities that become fixed contractures if untreated - Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics 15th Ed, p. 35.
Spastic Diplegia specifically involves predominantly lower limb spasticity with relative sparing of upper limbs. The features in this child are classic:
  • Scissoring gait - from hip adductor/internal rotator spasticity
  • Toe walking / equinus - from calf (gastrocnemius-soleus) spasticity
  • Hamstring tightness - causing crouched gait tendency
  • Increased tone bilaterally
  • Impaired balance and frequent falls
GMFCS Level II: Walks independently indoors and outdoors on level surfaces; difficulty with uneven terrain, stairs without handrail, running, jumping.

2. Goals of Physiotherapy Rehabilitation

Based on the four basic treatment principles for CP (Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics), goals are:
  1. Prevent / delay progression of dynamic deformities into fixed contractures
  2. Improve selective motor control and functional mobility
  3. Normalize gait pattern and reduce energy expenditure
  4. Enhance balance, coordination, and postural stability
  5. Maximize independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)
  6. Support the family with a home program
  7. Minimize hospitalizations and surgical need through early conservative management

3. Physiotherapy Assessment

Tone & Muscle Assessment

  • Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) - rate spasticity in hip adductors, hamstrings, gastrocnemius
  • Tardieu Scale - distinguishes spasticity from contracture more sensitively
  • Passive ROM - hip abduction, popliteal angle (hamstring tightness), ankle dorsiflexion (calf tightness)
  • Thomas test - hip flexor tightness
  • Selective Motor Control - ability to isolate voluntary movement

Gait & Functional Assessment

  • Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88) or GMFM-66 - gold standard for tracking change
  • Observational Gait Analysis / Video Gait Analysis - document scissoring, equinus, pelvic obliquity
  • 10-Metre Walk Test (10MWT) and 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) - walking speed and endurance
  • Timed Up and Go (TUG) - mobility and balance
  • Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) - balance

Activity & Participation

  • Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) - daily living functional skills
  • GMFCS confirmation at each review

4. Physiotherapy Intervention Plan

A. Muscle Tone Management and Stretching

Passive Stretching (primary tool)
  • Sustained low-load stretching of hamstrings, hip adductors, gastrocnemius-soleus, hip flexors
  • Minimum 20-30 seconds per muscle group, repeated 3-5 times, daily
  • Active stretching incorporated as child's voluntary control improves
  • Emphasis: maintain/improve passive ROM before spasticity converts to fixed contracture
Key principle: Spasticity causes relative shortening of the musculotendinous unit because the skeleton grows faster than the muscle can lengthen - targeted stretching counteracts this - Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, p. 7625.
Serial Casting (when indicated)
  • For tight heel cords (equinus) resistant to stretching
  • Below-knee serial casts applied weekly to progressively increase dorsiflexion
  • Effective for achieving 10-15° dorsiflexion before considering surgical lengthening

B. Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) / Bobath Approach

  • Facilitates normal movement patterns by inhibiting abnormal reflex activity and tone
  • Handling techniques to reduce scissoring, promote hip abduction, improve weight shift
  • Key for a 4-year-old: therapeutic handling during play, transitions (sitting to standing, floor to standing), and reciprocal gait patterns
  • NDT-trained therapist guides family on positioning and daily handling

C. Functional Strengthening

Weakness coexists with spasticity in CP - the antagonist muscles (hip abductors, dorsiflexors, knee extensors) are often weak:
  • Task-specific strengthening: sit-to-stand repetitions, step-ups, inclined surface walking
  • Resistance training: body-weight or progressive resistance - targets hip extensors, abductors, dorsiflexors
  • A 2024 RCT on proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) showed improved functional skills, muscle strength, and trunk control in children with CP ([Adiguzel et al., 2024 - PMID 38653163])
  • Avoid isolated strengthening of already-spastic muscles (hip adductors, gastrocnemius)

D. Gait Training

Treadmill Training
  • Partial body weight-supported treadmill training (PBWSTT) allows repetitive step practice with reduced fall risk
  • A 2025 meta-analysis (Lin et al., Neuroscience, [PMID 41077119]) found treadmill training - particularly platform swing walkway - improves walking velocity and gross motor function in children with bilateral spastic CP
  • A 2025 RCT ([Alotaibi et al., Medicina, PMID 40731755]) directly compared partial body weight-supported vs. loaded treadmill training for motor performance in children with CP
  • A 2025 RCT ([Aljosh et al., Pediatr Int, PMID 41045011]) showed treadmill training improves postural stability compared to robotic training in ambulatory CP
  • Robotic-assisted gait training (RAGT) (e.g., Lokomat): May augment treadmill training; a 2026 RCT found robotic-assisted treadmill training significantly improved walking performance in spastic diplegic CP ([Ayoub et al., Physiother Res Int, PMID 41830908])
Overground Gait Training
  • Gait re-education addressing scissoring (hip abduction cues), equinus (heel-strike training), and arm swing
  • Obstacle courses and varied terrain for GMFCS II progression
  • Dual-task training (walking + cognitive task) improved balance, mobility, and quality of life in a 2024 RCT ([Uysal et al., Ir J Med Sci, PMID 37777679])

E. Balance and Postural Training

  • Perturbation training: reactive balance challenges on foam, wobble boards, balance beams
  • Core strengthening: in prone, supine, and sitting on unstable surfaces (therapy ball)
  • Proprioceptive training: textures, barefoot activities, balance equipment
  • Trunk control improvement is key given its correlation with gait quality and fall reduction
  • PNF trunk facilitation patterns are particularly effective

F. Orthotics - Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)

AFO is a cornerstone of management in GMFCS II spastic diplegia.
The 2025 meta-analysis ([Lin et al., PMID 41077119]) specifically showed:
  • AFOs improve dynamic balance and ankle dorsiflexion ROM during walking
  • Subgroup analysis: AFOs improve stride length within the first month of use
  • After 3 months of continuous use: elevated walking cadence and velocity
Types for this child:
  • Hinged AFO (articulated) - preferred for GMFCS II to allow push-off during gait; controls equinus while preserving some ankle motion
  • Solid/rigid AFO - used transiently for severe equinus or post-botox
  • SMO (Supramalleolar Orthosis) - if primary problem is midfoot pronation
Prescription guidance: Must accompany physiotherapy, not replace it. Night splinting for passive stretch overnight.

G. Home Exercise Program (HEP)

  • Caregivers trained in daily stretching routines, positioning, and facilitated play activities
  • A 2024 RCT ([Mahmood et al., J Pediatr Rehabil Med, PMID 38427509]) showed home-based exercise programs including pediatric massage by caregivers were effective in children with spastic CP
  • Simple, illustrated handouts and video demonstrations for parents
  • Compliance monitoring at each therapy session

H. Functional Mobility and ADL Training

  • Floor mobility, transfers, stairs (with railing - appropriate for GMFCS II)
  • Playground integration, school environment assessment
  • Play-based therapy with age-appropriate activities (crucial for a 4-year-old)

5. Adjunct and Multidisciplinary Management

Botulinum Toxin Type A (BTX-A) - Coordinated with Physiotherapy

BTX-A (Botox/Dysport) blocks acetylcholine release at the motor endplate, selectively reducing tone. In CP:
  • Recommended dose: 4-8 units/kg body weight for lower limb spasticity (not exceeding 300 units total)
  • Effect begins ~24 hours post-injection, lasts 2-6 months
  • Most effective when combined with intensive physiotherapy and orthotics in the post-injection window
  • Targets: gastrocnemius (equinus), hip adductors (scissoring), hamstrings (crouched gait)
  • Common reasons for failure: fixed contractures, absent antagonist selective motor control, learned non-use - Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, p. 7574
Kinesio Taping - A 2024 RCT ([Abbas et al., J Bodyw Mov Ther, PMID 38876700]) showed routine physiotherapy combined with kinesio taping improved gross motor function in sitting and standing in spastic diplegic CP children.

Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) - Future Consideration

If spasticity remains refractory and significantly impairs function, SDR (sectioning of excessive sensory rootlets at L1-S1) may be considered. Ideal candidate characteristics include: predominantly spastic (not dystonic) diplegia, GMFCS II-III, good underlying muscle strength, good cognitive function, age 4-8 years. Post-SDR, gross motor function can improve one GMFCS level with intensive rehabilitation - Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, p. 7714.

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)

As outlined in Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics: a combined approach with multidisciplinary input is more beneficial than any single modality. The team should include:
  • Pediatric physiotherapist (primary rehabilitation provider)
  • Pediatric neurologist / developmental pediatrician
  • Orthopedic surgeon (for hip surveillance, tendon considerations)
  • Occupational therapist
  • Orthotist
  • Speech and language therapist (if oropharyngeal involvement)
  • Social worker / family support
  • School integration specialist

6. Monitoring & Outcome Measures

DomainToolFrequency
Gross motor functionGMFM-66Every 6 months
SpasticityMAS / Tardieu ScaleEach session
Passive ROMGoniometryMonthly
Walking speed10MWT / 6MWTEvery 6 months
BalancePediatric Balance ScaleEvery 3-6 months
Functional skillsPEDIAnnually
Goal attainmentGoal Attainment Scaling (GAS)Every 3 months

7. Prognosis and Key Points

  • GMFCS II children have good ambulatory prognosis - they walk independently throughout their lives
  • Early intensive physiotherapy initiated during the neuroplastic window (before age 5-7) produces the most durable gains - a 2024 experimental study confirmed early intensive rehabilitation reverses locomotor disruption and induces neuroplasticity ([Sanches et al., Brain Behav Immun, PMID 39098438])
  • Deformities worsen during rapid growth periods - vigilance and program intensification during ages 4-8 and adolescence
  • The four basic treatment principles: (1) CP is nonprogressive but deformities are progressive; (2) treatment corrects secondary deformity only; (3) deformities worsen with rapid growth; (4) time surgery after growth spurt if possible - Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics

Summary of Priority Interventions for This Child

PriorityInterventionRationale
1Daily passive stretching (hamstrings, calf, hip adductors)Prevent fixed contracture
2AFO prescription (hinged)Improve gait mechanics, balance, stride
3Gait training (treadmill + overground)Improve walking velocity and pattern
4NDT/Bobath handling + play-based therapyNormalize movement in developmental context
5Balance and proprioceptive trainingReduce falls
6Strengthening (antagonist muscle groups)Address coexisting weakness
7Family education and HEPCarry-over of gains between sessions
8Coordinate BTX-A injection window with PTMaximize tone reduction benefit
9Hip surveillance radiographs92% of spastic CP have some hip deformity
10GMFM-66 monitoring every 6 monthsTrack progress, adjust program

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PHYSIOTHERAPY CASE STUDY

Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy - GMFCS Level II


SECTION 1: PATIENT DEMOGRAPHICS

FieldDetails
Patient NameMaster Aryan Sharma (dummy name)
Age4 years 2 months
SexMale
Date of BirthMay 10, 2022
Date of AssessmentJuly 23, 2026
Referred ByDr. Priya Mehta, Pediatric Neurologist
DiagnosisSpastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
GMFCS LevelII
Address14, Rose Garden Colony, Pune, Maharashtra
InformantMother (Mrs. Sunita Sharma) - reliable historian
Physiotherapist[Student/Clinician Name]
Registration No.PT/2026/0423

SECTION 2: CHIEF COMPLAINTS

(As reported by mother, in order of severity)
  1. Difficulty walking - walks on toes, trips and falls frequently
  2. Stiffness in both legs, worse in the morning
  3. Scissoring of both lower limbs while walking
  4. Unable to run or keep up with age-matched peers
  5. Delayed in achieving motor milestones since infancy

SECTION 3: HISTORY OF PRESENTING ILLNESS

Master Aryan is a 4-year 2-month-old male child, first born of a non-consanguineous marriage, brought by his mother with complaints of difficulty walking, toe walking, and stiffness in both lower limbs since early childhood.
The child was born preterm at 32 weeks of gestation via emergency lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) in view of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). Birth weight was 1.4 kg. He was admitted to the NICU for 25 days and required oxygen support via nasal CPAP for the first 5 days. There was no history of seizures in the neonatal period, no history of hyperbilirubinemia requiring exchange transfusion. Cranial ultrasound done at 34 weeks corrected age showed periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) - bilateral, grade II.
Following discharge, the child's motor development was noted to be delayed from approximately 6 months of age when head control was not yet achieved. Stiffness in both lower limbs was noted by the mother from approximately 8-10 months of age. The child was assessed by a developmental pediatrician at 18 months and CP was suspected. MRI brain done at 2 years of age confirmed bilateral periventricular white matter loss consistent with PVL.
Progression: The child started sitting with support at 14 months, sat independently at 20 months, stood with support at 28 months, and began walking with a push walker at approximately 36 months. At the time of current assessment, he walks independently indoors on level ground but requires a hand to hold on uneven surfaces and stairs.
No prior surgical procedures. No botulinum toxin injections yet.

SECTION 4: PAST MEDICAL HISTORY

HistoryDetails
AntenatalPPROM at 30 weeks; no TORCH infections documented; GDM absent; IgG rubella reactive (immune)
BirthPreterm 32 weeks, LSCS, birth weight 1.4 kg
NeonatalNICU 25 days; nasal CPAP 5 days; PVL on cranial USG
InvestigationsMRI brain (age 2 yrs): bilateral periventricular white matter loss
SeizuresNone
HospitalizationsNICU admission only
Previous therapyCommenced early intervention at 12 months in another centre; irregular attendance

SECTION 5: DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY

MilestoneAge AchievedNormal Age
Smile3 months6-8 weeks
Head control7 months3-4 months
Roll over10 months4-5 months
Sit with support14 months6-7 months
Sit independently20 months8-9 months
Stand with support28 months9-10 months
Walk with support36 months12-14 months
Walk independently42 months (present)12-14 months
Speech (words)18 months12 months
Two-word sentences30 months18-24 months
Gross motor is most significantly delayed. Language and cognition are mildly delayed but age-appropriate for corrected age.

SECTION 6: FAMILY HISTORY

  • No family history of neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, or consanguinity
  • Mother: 28 years, homemaker, educated up to 10th standard
  • Father: 32 years, software engineer, cooperative with therapy
  • No siblings

SECTION 7: SOCIAL HISTORY

  • Lives in a ground-floor flat with no stairs at home entrance (facilitates mobility)
  • Not yet enrolled in school; parents plan to enroll in a special needs-friendly school
  • Mother is the primary caregiver; father is available on weekends
  • Family is motivated, attending therapy regularly for the past 3 months
  • No financial constraints; CGHS medical coverage available

SECTION 8: DRUG HISTORY

DrugDoseIndication
Syrup Multivitamin5 mL ODGeneral nutrition support
Tab. Vitamin D360,000 IU once monthlyProphylactic (preterm history)
No antispasmodics currently--
Allergies: No known drug allergies.

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

General Examination

ParameterFinding
BuiltSmall for age; lean
Height92 cm (< 3rd percentile for age)
Weight12.5 kg (< 5th percentile for age)
Head circumference49 cm (10th-25th percentile)
Nutrition statusMild undernutrition
Alertness / affectAlert, cheerful, cooperative
SpeechIntelligible; 3-word sentences present
VisionNormal (ophthalmology clearance given)
HearingNormal (BERA done at 1 year - normal)

Postural Observation

Standing Posture (barefoot):
  • Lumbar hyperlordosis present
  • Anterior pelvic tilt
  • Bilateral hip flexion (approximately 15-20°) and internal rotation
  • Knee flexion posture (mild crouch) approximately 10-15° bilateral
  • Bilateral equinus (heel elevation from floor; walks on forefoot)
  • Bilateral forefoot adduction (in-toeing)
  • Trunk: mild lateral lean to left
Sitting Posture:
  • W-sitting preferred (internally rotated hips) - noted and corrected
  • Trunk slightly flexed; posterior pelvic tilt in long sitting
  • Upper limbs: normal posture, no significant spasticity

SECTION 10: NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION

Tone Assessment - Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS)

(MAS: 0 = no increase in tone; 1 = slight increase; 1+ = slight increase with catch; 2 = more marked increase; 3 = considerable increase; 4 = rigid)
Muscle GroupRightLeft
Hip flexors11
Hip adductors22
Hip internal rotators1+1+
Knee flexors (hamstrings)22
Knee extensors00
Ankle plantarflexors (gastrocnemius)22
Ankle plantarflexors (soleus)1+1+

Tone Assessment - Tardieu Scale

(Angle of catch at fast stretch - R1; Angle at slow stretch - R2; Spasticity angle = R2-R1)
MuscleR1 (fast)R2 (slow)Spasticity Angle
Gastrocnemius (R)-5°+10°15°
Gastrocnemius (L)-5°+10°15°
Hamstrings (R)45° popliteal angle60°15°
Hamstrings (L)50° popliteal angle65°15°
(Negative dorsiflexion value = equinus; popliteal angle = angle from full extension at 90° hip flexion)

Reflexes

ReflexFinding
Knee jerk (patellar)3+ bilateral (hyperreflexia)
Ankle jerk3+ bilateral
BabinskiExtensor (upgoing) bilateral
Ankle clonusPresent (3-4 beats) bilateral
Primitive reflexesATNR: absent; STNR: absent (age-appropriate)
Parachute reactionPresent bilaterally

Sensation

  • Light touch, pain, proprioception: grossly intact bilaterally
  • Two-point discrimination: not formally tested (age limitation)

Selective Motor Control

  • Hip: fair (can initiate flexion/extension with mass pattern)
  • Knee: fair (difficulty isolating knee extension without hip flexor overflow)
  • Ankle: poor (cannot actively dorsiflex against gravity in isolation)

SECTION 11: RANGE OF MOTION (PASSIVE)

(Goniometry; values in degrees)
Joint / MovementRightLeftNormal
Hip flexion120°120°120°
Hip extension (Thomas test)-15° (flexion contracture)-12°0° (neutral)
Hip abduction25°28°45°
Hip external rotation30°30°45°
Hip internal rotation60°58°45°
Knee extension (popliteal angle at 90° hip)45° short of full extension50° short
Ankle dorsiflexion (knee extended)-5° (equinus)-5°+10°
Ankle dorsiflexion (knee flexed)+8°+8°+20°
Clinical interpretation:
  • Hip flexion contracture bilaterally (Thomas test positive)
  • Tight hip adductors (limited abduction)
  • Hamstring tightness (increased popliteal angle)
  • True gastrocnemius tightness: dorsiflexion limited with knee extended but improves with knee flexed (confirms gastrocnemius, not soleus, as primary contributor)

SECTION 12: MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING (MMT)

(MRC Scale: 0-5)
Muscle GroupRightLeft
Hip flexors3+3+
Hip extensors33
Hip abductors33
Hip adductors4 (spastic)4 (spastic)
Knee flexors4 (spastic)4 (spastic)
Knee extensors33
Ankle dorsiflexors2+2+
Ankle plantarflexors4 (spastic)4 (spastic)
(Note: spastic muscles may appear strong on MMT but are functionally impaired due to hypertonicity and poor selectivity)

SECTION 13: FUNCTIONAL/GAIT ASSESSMENT

Observational Gait Analysis

Gait ParameterObservation
Gait patternScissoring gait with bilateral equinus
Base of supportNarrow; ankles crossing midline
Heel strikeAbsent; walks on forefoot (toe walking)
HipBilateral internal rotation and adduction; scissoring
KneePersistent flexion throughout cycle (crouched component)
PelvisAnterior tilt; excessive hip hike on left during swing
TrunkForward lean; mild lateral sway
Arm swingReduced but present
SpeedSlow; short stride length
StabilityFrequently trips; corrects with grab for support

Standardized Assessments

ScaleScoreInterpretation
GMFM-6662 / 100Moderate functional ability; below expected for GMFCS II (expected 67-75)
GMFM-88 DimensionsD (Standing): 55%; E (Walking): 48%Both significantly below age norms
Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS)38 / 56Moderate balance impairment (cut-off for fall risk < 46)
Timed Up and Go (TUG)18.4 secondsSignificantly delayed (normal for age ~7-8 sec)
10-Metre Walk Test (10MWT)0.42 m/s (comfortable)Low walking speed
PEDI (Self-care domain)38 / 73Moderate limitation in self-care

GMFCS Confirmation: Level II

  • Walks indoors and outdoors on level surfaces without assistive device ✓
  • Difficulty on uneven terrain, inclines, stairs without railing ✓
  • Cannot run or jump ✓
  • Limitations in community and outdoor mobility ✓

SECTION 14: PROBLEM LIST

(Structured using ICF - International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health)

Body Structure & Function (Impairments)

  1. Increased muscle tone (spasticity) - bilateral hip adductors, hamstrings, gastrocnemius - MAS 2
  2. Restricted passive ROM - hip extension, abduction, knee extension, ankle dorsiflexion
  3. Muscle weakness - hip extensors, abductors, knee extensors, dorsiflexors (MRC 2-3+)
  4. Hyperreflexia and clonus (3+ DTRs, ankle clonus bilateral)
  5. Poor selective motor control - especially ankle dorsiflexion
  6. Impaired balance (PBS 38/56)
  7. Abnormal gait pattern - scissoring, equinus, crouched gait
  8. Postural deviations - hyperlordosis, anterior pelvic tilt, W-sitting habit

Activity Limitations

  1. Unable to walk on uneven surfaces or slopes independently
  2. Cannot climb stairs without handrail or adult support
  3. Cannot run or jump
  4. Falls frequently (parent reports 3-4 falls/week)
  5. Reduced walking speed (0.42 m/s vs. norm)
  6. Difficulty in floor-to-stand and stand-to-floor transitions

Participation Restrictions

  1. Not enrolled in school yet; limited peer interaction
  2. Cannot participate in outdoor play activities
  3. Dependent on caregivers for some ADLs (dressing lower limbs)

Contextual Factors

  • Facilitators: Motivated family, cooperative child, ground-floor home, good socioeconomic status, CGHS coverage
  • Barriers: Irregular prior therapy, not yet in structured schooling, mild nutritional compromise

SECTION 15: PHYSIOTHERAPY GOALS

Short-Term Goals (0-3 months)

  1. Improve passive ankle dorsiflexion from -5° to 0° bilaterally within 6 weeks
  2. Reduce MAS of gastrocnemius and hamstrings from 2 to 1+ bilaterally within 8 weeks
  3. Improve popliteal angle from 45°/50° to 35°/40° (more extension) within 3 months
  4. Improve PBS score from 38 to 43 or above within 3 months
  5. Reduce TUG from 18.4 seconds to 14 seconds within 3 months
  6. Improve GMFM-88 Walking/Running/Jumping dimension (E) from 48% to 55% within 3 months
  7. Train family in home stretching and positioning program within 2 weeks
  8. Obtain and fit bilateral hinged AFOs within 4 weeks

Long-Term Goals (3-12 months)

  1. Independent ambulation on uneven terrain without assistive device or hand-holding
  2. Stair climbing with railing independently (step-over-step)
  3. Increase walking speed to > 0.70 m/s (10MWT)
  4. Achieve GMFM-66 score of 68+ (within expected GMFCS II range)
  5. Reduce fall frequency to < 1 fall/week
  6. School enrollment with appropriate support in place
  7. Hip surveillance: maintain migration percentage < 30% on follow-up radiograph
  8. Improve hip abduction passive ROM to 35° bilaterally
  9. Prevent further progression of contractures through growth period

SECTION 16: PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT PLAN

Session Schedule

  • Frequency: 3 sessions per week (clinic) + daily home program
  • Duration: 45-60 minutes per session
  • Duration of program: 12 months (with 3-monthly reassessment)

Phase 1 (Weeks 1-4): Foundation / Tone Management

1. Passive Stretching (15 min per session)
MuscleTechniqueDosage
Gastrocnemius (bilateral)Knee extended, sustained dorsiflexion stretch30 sec hold × 5 reps, 2 sets
Soleus (bilateral)Knee flexed, dorsiflexion30 sec × 5 reps
Hamstrings (bilateral)Supine, SLR stretch at point of resistance30 sec × 5 reps
Hip adductors (bilateral)Frog-leg position, sustained abduction30 sec × 5 reps
Hip flexors (bilateral)Modified Thomas stretch in prone30 sec × 5 reps
2. Positioning and Postural Management
  • Avoid W-sitting - redirect to long sitting, ring sitting, or cross-legged sitting
  • Prone lying - 20-30 min daily to counter hip flexor tightness and stretch hip
  • Standing frame - 30-60 min daily (weight-bearing promotes bone density and hip development)
  • Night splinting - posterior leaf spring (PLS) splints or night AFOs during sleep to maintain dorsiflexion gains
3. AFO Prescription (Week 3-4)
  • Bilateral hinged (articulated) AFOs - allows plantarflexion stop at 0°, free dorsiflexion
  • Worn during all waking walking hours
  • Monitor skin integrity, fit every 6-8 months for growth

Phase 2 (Weeks 5-12): Strengthening and Functional Training

4. Strengthening Exercises (15 min)
ExerciseMuscle TargetDosage
Sit-to-stand from low benchHip extensors, knee extensors3 × 10 reps
Side-lying hip abduction with ankle weight (0.5 kg)Hip abductors (gluteus medius)3 × 10 reps
Standing hip extension against therabandHip extensors (gluteus maximus)3 × 10 reps
Heel-raise exercise (bilateral, assisted)Gastrocnemius eccentric phase awareness2 × 10
Dorsiflexion with theraband in sittingTibialis anterior3 × 10 reps
5. NDT / Bobath Handling (10 min)
  • Facilitated weight shift in standing - lateral and anterior-posterior
  • Key point control at pelvis - anterior tilt correction during gait
  • Inhibitory positioning of hip adductors during rolling and crawling
  • Reciprocal crawling facilitation on all-fours (promotes hip extension and dissociation)
6. Balance Training (10 min)
  • Standing on foam pad - 30 sec × 3 (eyes open → eyes closed progression)
  • Single leg stance attempts with support - 10 sec holds
  • Dynamic balance: step-forward, step-lateral tasks on flat surface
  • Therapy ball sitting - trunk weight shifts in all directions
  • Perturbation training - gentle nudges in sitting and standing for reactive responses

Phase 3 (Weeks 9-24): Gait Training and Task-Specific Mobility

7. Gait Training
Treadmill Training (partial body weight support):
  • PBWST at 20% body weight unloading initially
  • Speed: 0.5-0.8 km/h; gradually increase over weeks
  • Duration: start 10 min → progress to 20 min
  • Frequency: 2×/week
  • Cue therapist to facilitate heel strike with dorsiflexion prompt
Overground Gait Re-education:
  • Heel-first walking practice on flat surface (with AFOs)
  • Wide-base walking drills to address scissoring
  • Obstacle stepping (10 cm height cones)
  • Directional walking: forward, sideways, backward
  • Verbal and tactile cues for heel strike
Functional Mobility:
  • Floor to stand practice: kneeling → half-kneel → stand sequence
  • Stair climbing: step-to pattern, then step-over-step with railing
  • Outdoor walking on grass and gravel (gradual progression)
  • Dual-task walking: carry a ball while walking, respond to commands

Phase 4 (Months 6-12): Community Integration and Independence

8. Advanced Functional Goals
  • Running practice (supported, then unsupported) on safe surface
  • Playground activities: climbing frame (low), sandbox, swings
  • School-readiness activities: sitting on floor for circle time, moving between activities
  • Independent stair negotiation with railing
9. Home Exercise Program (HEP)
Given to mother from Week 1:
  • Daily stretching chart with illustrated diagrams (hamstrings, calf, hip adductors, hip flexors)
  • Standing frame protocol (timing log)
  • Positioning reminders (no W-sitting poster)
  • Strengthening games: "frog jumps" in water, "pushing games," cycling on adapted tricycle
  • Caregiver massage protocol (5-10 min) prior to stretching
  • Compliance diary to be reviewed at each session

SECTION 17: MEDICAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENT (COORDINATED)

Team MemberRole
Pediatric NeurologistMonitors neurological status; coordinates BTX-A referral if plateau in PT
Orthopedic SurgeonAnnual hip surveillance radiograph (Reimer's migration %)
OrthotistAFO fabrication and 6-monthly review/replacement for growth
Developmental PediatricianCognitive, language, school-readiness support
Occupational TherapistFine motor, self-care, school activities
Speech TherapistLanguage stimulation, school communication strategies
DietitianAddress undernutrition; optimize caloric intake for activity
Social WorkerSchool placement, financial schemes (ADIP scheme, disability certificate)
Botulinum Toxin A - Planned Referral (3-month review):
  • If hamstring and gastrocnemius MAS remains 2 despite intensive therapy
  • Planned injection sites: bilateral gastrocnemius (equinus) and hip adductors (scissoring)
  • Dose: 4 units/kg per muscle group; total not exceeding 300 units
  • Post-injection: intensive physiotherapy within 2 weeks to maximize tone-reduction window

SECTION 18: OUTCOME MEASURES - BASELINE AND TARGETS

Outcome MeasureBaseline (July 2026)Target (3 months)Target (12 months)
GMFM-66626570
GMFM-88 Dimension E (Walking)48%56%68%
PBS (Pediatric Balance Scale)38/5643/5648/56
TUG (Timed Up and Go)18.4 sec14 sec10 sec
10MWT (comfortable speed)0.42 m/s0.55 m/s0.75 m/s
Passive ankle dorsiflexion (R/L)-5° / -5°0° / 0°+8° / +8°
Popliteal angle (R/L)45° / 50°38° / 42°30° / 32°
Hip abduction ROM25° / 28°30° / 32°38° / 40°
MAS Gastrocnemius (R/L)2 / 21+ / 1+1 / 1
MAS Hamstrings (R/L)2 / 21+ / 1+1 / 1
Falls per week (parent report)3-42< 1
GAS (Goal Attainment Scale)Baseline setT+1 targetT+2 target

SECTION 19: PRECAUTIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

PrecautionDetails
Hip surveillanceAnnual radiograph; if migration % > 30%, orthopedic referral urgent
Skin integrityCheck under AFO daily; educate parents on pressure areas
W-sittingStrongly discourage - increases hip internal rotation deformity risk
OverstretchingAvoid aggressive forced stretching; may cause microtrauma or fractures (osteopenia risk in low mobility/nutrition)
FatigueCP children fatigue easily; monitor heart rate and activity tolerance
SeizuresNo active seizures; if onset, stop exercise and refer immediately
NutritionUndernutrition limits exercise tolerance and bone health; coordinate with dietitian

SECTION 20: REFERENCES

This case is structured according to:
  1. Palisano R, et al. Development and reliability of a system to classify gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 1997;39:214-223. (GMFCS classification)
  2. Russell DJ, et al. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66 and GMFM-88) User's Manual. 2002. (GMFM assessment)
  3. Boyd RN, Graham HK. Objective measurement of clinical findings in the use of botulinum toxin type A for the management of children with cerebral palsy. Eur J Neurol. 1999;6 Suppl 4:S23-35. (Modified Tardieu Scale)
  4. Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics, 15th Edition (2026) - Chapter 35: Cerebral Palsy. (Nonoperative management, BTX-A, SDR)
  5. Miller's Review of Orthopaedics, 9th Edition - Cerebral Palsy section. (Classification, pathophysiology)
  6. Lin H, Zhang X, Chen T, et al. Rehabilitation techniques to improve lower limb function for children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience. 2025. PMID: 41077119. (AFO, treadmill training, functional mobility evidence)
  7. Uysal I, Özden F, Tümtürk I. The effectiveness of dual task exercise training on balance, mobility, physical performance, and quality of life in children with CP. Ir J Med Sci. 2024. PMID: 37777679. (Balance/dual task training)
  8. Adiguzel H, et al. The effect of PNF on functional skills, muscle strength, and trunk control in children with CP. Early Hum Dev. 2024. PMID: 38653163. (PNF/strengthening)
  9. Abbas ZU, et al. Effects of routine physical therapy with and without kinesio taping in spastic diplegic CP. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024. PMID: 38876700. (Kinesio taping)
  10. Mahmood Q, et al. Home-based exercise programs including pediatric massage in children with spastic CP. J Pediatr Rehabil Med. 2024. PMID: 38427509. (Home exercise program)

THERAPIST'S CLINICAL REASONING SUMMARY

This 4-year-old boy with spastic diplegic CP secondary to prematurity-related PVL presents at GMFCS Level II. The key impairments are spasticity in the bilateral hip adductors, hamstrings, and gastrocnemius, combined with relative weakness of hip extensors/abductors and dorsiflexors. His gait shows the classic triad of spastic diplegia: scissoring + equinus + crouch.
At age 4, he is within the optimal neuroplastic window for rehabilitation. The priority interventions are: (1) preventing dynamic deformities from becoming fixed contractures through daily stretching and night splinting, (2) hinged AFO prescription to normalize gait mechanics immediately, (3) strengthening the weak antagonist muscles, and (4) intensive gait training. If tone management plateaus, BTX-A injection coordinated with intensive PT will be the next step.
GMFCS II children typically maintain community ambulation into adulthood, and the prognosis is favorable with consistent, structured rehabilitation and family engagement.

This dummy case is for educational purposes only. All patient details are fictional. Clinical values are based on typical presentations documented in standard physiotherapy and pediatric orthopaedic references.

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python3 -c " from docx import Document doc = Document('/tmp/workspace/attachments/cc8c5c7b-7462-46df-90ca-6f4433da0d50/PEDIATRIC_ASSESSMENT[1] - Copy.docx') for p in doc.paragraphs: style = p.style.name if p.style else 'None' if p.text.strip(): print(f'[{style}] {p.text}') "

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python3 -c " from docx import Document doc = Document('/tmp/workspace/attachments/cc8c5c7b-7462-46df-90ca-6f4433da0d50/PEDIATRIC_ASSESSMENT[1] - Copy.docx') for i, table in enumerate(doc.tables): print(f'--- TABLE {i+1} ---') for row in table.rows: row_text = [cell.text.strip() for cell in row.cells] print(' | '.join(row_text)) print() "

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from docx import Document
from docx.shared import Pt, RGBColor, Inches
from docx.enum.text import WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH
from docx.oxml.ns import qn
from docx.oxml import OxmlElement

doc = Document()

# ── Page margins ──
from docx.shared import Cm
section = doc.sections[0]
section.top_margin    = Cm(2)
section.bottom_margin = Cm(2)
section.left_margin   = Cm(2.5)
section.right_margin  = Cm(2.5)

# ── Default style ──
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style.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
style.font.size = Pt(12)

def h1(text):
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def h3(text):
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def body(text, bold=False, indent=False):
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def bullet(text):
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def kv(key, value):
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# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  TITLE
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
title = doc.add_paragraph()
title.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
r = title.add_run('PEDIATRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSESSMENT')
r.bold = True
r.font.size = Pt(16)
r.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
r.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(0x1F, 0x49, 0x7D)

subtitle = doc.add_paragraph()
subtitle.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
r2 = subtitle.add_run('Case: Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy | GMFCS Level II')
r2.italic = True
r2.font.size = Pt(12)
r2.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
r2.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(0x2E, 0x74, 0xB5)
doc.add_paragraph()

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  1. DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('DEMOGRAPHIC DATA')
kv('Name', 'Master Aryan Sharma')
kv('Age', '4 years 2 months')
kv('Gender', 'Male')
kv("Father's Name, Age, Education & Occupation", 'Mr. Rajesh Sharma | 32 years | B.E. (Computer Science) | Software Engineer')
kv("Mother's Name, Age, Education & Occupation", 'Mrs. Sunita Sharma | 28 years | SSC (10th Standard) | Homemaker')
kv('Address', '14, Rose Garden Colony, Baner, Pune – 411045, Maharashtra')
kv('Date of Assessment', '23rd July 2026')
kv('Referred By', 'Dr. Priya Mehta, Pediatric Neurologist, Sahyadri Specialty Hospital, Pune')
kv('Diagnosis', 'Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy')
kv('GMFCS Level', 'II')
kv('Informant', 'Mother – Mrs. Sunita Sharma (reliable historian)')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  2. CHIEF COMPLAINTS
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('CHIEF COMPLAINTS')
body('As reported by mother, in order of severity and duration:', bold=True)
bullet('Difficulty in walking – child walks on toes and trips frequently (since approximately 18 months of age)')
bullet('Stiffness in both lower limbs, worse in the morning (noticed since 8–10 months of age)')
bullet('Scissoring of both legs during walking (noticed clearly since child began walking at 3 years)')
bullet('Frequent falls – approximately 3–4 falls per week')
bullet('Unable to run or keep up with age-matched peers')
bullet('Delayed achievement of all gross motor milestones since infancy')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  3. HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS')
body(
    'Master Aryan Sharma, a 4-year 2-month-old male child, is a first born of a non-consanguineous marriage. '
    'He was brought by his mother with complaints of difficulty in walking, toe walking, stiffness in both lower limbs, '
    'and delayed motor milestones since early infancy. The onset of symptoms is insidious and has been present since birth; '
    'the course is non-progressive as regards the underlying neurological lesion, but functional limitations have evolved as the child grows.'
)

h2('ANTENATAL HISTORY')
h3('Gravida: G1 P1 L1 A0')
body('Mother is primigravida. This is the first pregnancy, with a live birth outcome.', indent=True)

h3('Parity: P1 (one delivery beyond 24 weeks – live birth)')

h3('Consanguineous Marriage: No')
body('Parents are not related by blood. No history of consanguinity in either family.', indent=True)

h3('Previous Obstetric History: Not applicable (primigravida)')

body('Antenatal check-up: Irregular antenatal visits (4 visits total). Mother was booked at a government primary health centre at 10 weeks of gestation.', indent=True)
body('History of infection / fever / rash: Mother reports mild fever with cough at approximately 28 weeks of gestation, managed with paracetamol at home. No documented TORCH (toxoplasmosis, rubella, CMV, herpes) infections on record. Rubella IgG was reactive (immune status). No history of rash or jaundice during pregnancy.', indent=True)
body('H/O Hypertension: No history of pregnancy-induced hypertension or pre-eclampsia.', indent=True)
body('H/O Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM): No.', indent=True)
body('History of trauma / injury during pregnancy: Mother reports a minor fall at approximately 30 weeks of gestation – no direct abdominal trauma; no fetal movements abnormality noted afterwards.', indent=True)
body('First fetal movements felt: At 20 weeks of gestation (normal).', indent=True)
body('Expected Date of Delivery (EDD): 15th March 2022. Child was born on 10th January 2022 (32 weeks – preterm).', indent=True)
body('Genetic history: No history of chromosomal disorders, Down syndrome, or known inherited conditions in the family.', indent=True)
body('History of PPROM (Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes): Present – rupture of membranes noted at 30 weeks of gestation, which led to preterm delivery at 32 weeks.', indent=True)
body('Drug history during pregnancy: Iron and folic acid (supplementation). No known teratogen exposure. No use of alcohol or tobacco.', indent=True)
body('Maternal alcoholic history: No history of alcohol or tobacco use.', indent=True)

h2('PERINATAL HISTORY')
bullet('Mode of delivery: Emergency Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS) – indication: PPROM with fetal distress')
bullet('Gestational age at delivery: 32 weeks (preterm)')
bullet('Birth weight: 1.4 kg (Low birth weight – < 2.5 kg; normal birth weight 2.5–4 kg)')
bullet('Presentation: Cephalic')
bullet('Single / Twins / Multiples: Singleton')
bullet('Immediate birth cry: Weak cry noted; NICU admission required')
bullet('Breastfeeding: Initiated at 3 days of life via expressed breast milk through nasogastric tube (child unable to suck initially)')
bullet('Birth trauma: None documented')
bullet('Neonatal jaundice: Physiological jaundice at day 3; managed with phototherapy for 48 hours; bilirubin levels did not cross exchange transfusion threshold')
bullet('APGAR Score: 1 minute – 5/10; 5 minutes – 7/10 (mild birth asphyxia)')

h2('POSTNATAL / NEONATAL HISTORY')
bullet('NICU stay: 25 days (from birth until 36 weeks corrected age)')
bullet('Respiratory support: Nasal CPAP for 5 days (respiratory distress syndrome of prematurity)')
bullet('Neonatal seizures: None documented')
bullet('Neonatal hypoglycemia: One episode on day 2 – managed with IV dextrose; resolved')
bullet('Neonatal infections: No septicemia or meningitis documented')
bullet('Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: As above (phototherapy; no exchange transfusion required; bilirubin peak 12 mg/dL)')
bullet('Perinatal asphyxia: Mild (APGAR 5 at 1 min; improved to 7 at 5 min)')
bullet('Cranial Ultrasound (at 34 weeks corrected age): Bilateral periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) – Grade II. No intraventricular hemorrhage.')
bullet('Oxygen requirement: Nasal CPAP for 5 days; weaned off by day 6')
bullet('O2 support: Yes (CPAP). Ventilator assistance: No')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  4. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('PAST MEDICAL HISTORY')
bullet('Similar illness in the past: No prior diagnosis of CP was given at birth; developmental delay suspected at 6 months.')
bullet('History of jaundice: Yes – neonatal physiological jaundice, treated with phototherapy (see perinatal history).')
bullet('History of measles: No; vaccinated (see vaccination history).')
bullet('History of epilepsy / seizures: No history of epileptic seizures post-neonatal period. No anti-convulsant therapy currently.')
bullet('History of asthma / breathlessness: No.')
bullet('Previous hospitalizations: NICU admission at birth (25 days). No subsequent hospitalizations.')
bullet('MRI Brain (done at 2 years of age): Bilateral periventricular white matter loss with gliosis, consistent with sequelae of Grade II PVL. Cortex intact. No structural anomalies.')
bullet('Previous physiotherapy: Commenced early intervention at 12 months at a government hospital. Attendance was irregular (approximately once monthly).')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  5. FAMILY HISTORY
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('FAMILY HISTORY')
bullet('No family history of cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, chromosomal disorders, or inherited neurological conditions.')
bullet('No family history of tuberculosis, HIV, or other infectious diseases.')
bullet('No history of consanguinity (parents are not blood-related).')
bullet('Maternal health: Well. No chronic illness.')
bullet('Paternal health: Well. No chronic illness.')
bullet('Siblings: None (only child).')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  6. VACCINE HISTORY
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('VACCINE HISTORY')
body('Vaccination record maintained in the Mother-Child Protection (MCP) card:', bold=True)
bullet('BCG: Given at birth (0.1 mL intradermal) – scar present on left deltoid. ✓')
bullet('OPV 0: Given at birth (2 drops oral). ✓')
bullet('OPV 1, 2, 3: Given at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks. ✓')
bullet('DPT (DTP) 1, 2, 3: Given at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks (0.5 mL intramuscular). ✓')
bullet('Hepatitis B 1, 2, 3: Given at birth, 6 weeks, 6 months. ✓')
bullet('Hib (PRP-T): Given at 6, 10, 14 weeks. ✓')
bullet('Measles (MR): Given at 9 months; booster at 16 months. ✓')
bullet('Vitamin A: 1st dose at 9 months. ✓')
bullet('TT (Tetanus Toxoid): Two doses given to mother during pregnancy at 28 and 32 weeks. ✓')
bullet('COVID-19: Not applicable (child < 5 years; not yet eligible at time of vaccination drive).')
body('Vaccination status: Complete for age as per IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) national immunization schedule.', bold=False)

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  7. SOCIO-ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENT HISTORY
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('SOCIO-ECONOMIC & ENVIRONMENT HISTORY')
bullet('Number of persons living together: 4 (child, mother, father, paternal grandmother).')
bullet('Occupation: Father – Software Engineer (employed, stable income). Mother – Homemaker and primary caregiver.')
bullet('Education: Father – B.E. (Engineering graduate); Mother – SSC (10th standard).')
bullet('Monthly income: Approximately Rs. 60,000/month (middle-income family).')
bullet('Medical coverage: CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) through father\'s employer.')
bullet('Housing condition: Ground-floor 2BHK flat in a residential society; no stairs at entrance (facilitates mobility). Clean and hygienic environment.')
bullet('Child\'s behavior: Cheerful, cooperative, and affectionate. Responds to name, shows interest in play and toys. Mild stranger anxiety (age-appropriate).')
bullet('Relationship with parents: Warm and secure attachment. Mother is highly motivated and attends all therapy sessions. Father participates on weekends.')
bullet('School enrollment: Not yet enrolled in school. Parents plan to enroll in a special needs-friendly inclusive school by age 5.')
bullet('Social participation: Limited peer interaction due to mobility restrictions. Plays within the house compound with parental supervision.')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  8. DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES')
body('(Reported by mother; corrected age used for milestones up to 24 months given prematurity of 8 weeks)', bold=True)

table = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=3)
table.style = 'Table Grid'
hdr = table.rows[0].cells
hdr[0].text = 'Milestone'
hdr[1].text = 'Normal Age (Corrected)'
hdr[2].text = 'Age Achieved by Aryan'
for cell in hdr:
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        for run in para.runs:
            run.bold = True
            run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
            run.font.size = Pt(11)

milestones = [
    ('Social Smile', '6–8 weeks', '3 months'),
    ('Head Control (ventral suspension)', '3–4 months', '7 months'),
    ('Roll over (prone → supine)', '4–5 months', '10 months'),
    ('Sitting with support', '6–7 months', '14 months'),
    ('Sitting independently', '8–9 months', '20 months'),
    ('Crawling (commando/reciprocal)', '7–9 months', 'Not achieved – child bottom shuffles'),
    ('Standing with support', '9–10 months', '28 months'),
    ('Pull to stand', '9–10 months', '30 months'),
    ('Walking with support', '11–12 months', '36 months (push walker)'),
    ('Walking independently', '12–14 months', '42 months (present)'),
    ('First words (2–3 meaningful)', '12 months', '18 months'),
    ('Two-word sentences', '18–24 months', '30 months'),
    ('Bladder / bowel control (day)', '2–3 years', 'Not yet achieved; partially trained'),
    ('Pincer grasp', '9–10 months', '14 months'),
    ('Building 2-block tower', '15 months', '22 months'),
]
for m in milestones:
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            for run in para.runs:
                run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
                run.font.size = Pt(11)

doc.add_paragraph()
body('Gross Motor: Severely delayed. Language: Mildly delayed. Fine Motor: Mildly delayed. Cognition: Mildly delayed (appropriate for corrected age).', bold=False)

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  9. MENTAL STATE EXAMINATION
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('MENTAL STATE EXAMINATION')
bullet('Level of awareness: Alert and conscious.')
bullet('Environmental orientation: Child is playing with a toy car; demonstrates appropriate interest in environmental stimuli (toys, therapist, mother).')
bullet('Interaction with parent: Warm, secure attachment to mother; reaches for mother when anxious; follows mother\'s voice direction.')
bullet('Response to commands: Follows simple two-step commands ("come here," "give me the ball"). Understands negation ("No").')
bullet('Attention span: Short; easily distracted (age 4 – expected attention span of approximately 4–5 minutes for structured tasks). Responds better during play-based interaction.')
bullet('Mood and affect: Cheerful, smiling, expressive.')
bullet('Eye contact: Maintained appropriately.')
bullet('Memory: Recognizes familiar people, objects, places (age-appropriate).')

# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
#  10. ON OBSERVATION
# ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
h1('ON OBSERVATION')
body('Observation was performed with the child in the position of highest milestone achieved – STANDING and WALKING, as the child is ambulatory.', bold=True)

h3('Tone (observed):')
body('At Rest: Increased tone (hypertonia) observed in both lower limbs. Limbs do not fall freely when lifted; there is resistance to passive movement.', indent=True)
body('During Activity: Tone increases during active movement; scissoring and equinus posturing become more pronounced during walking. Adductor spasm visible during swing phase of gait.', indent=True)
body('During Physical / Emotional Exertion: Tone further increases when child is excited or crying; scissoring intensifies. Observed during attempted running.', indent=True)
body('Areas Involved: Predominantly bilateral lower limbs (hip adductors, hamstrings, gastrocnemius-soleus complex). Upper limbs: normal tone; no spasticity detected.', indent=True)

h3('Posture (observed):')
body('At Rest (standing, barefoot):', indent=True)
bullet('Lumbar hyperlordosis – exaggerated lumbar curve')
bullet('Anterior pelvic tilt bilaterally')
bullet('Hip flexion posture approximately 15–20° bilaterally')
bullet('Bilateral hip internal rotation (in-toeing; medial femoral condyles facing inward)')
bullet('Bilateral knee flexion approximately 10–15° (mild crouched posture)')
bullet('Bilateral equinus – heels are elevated from the floor; forefoot contact only')
bullet('Bilateral forefoot adduction')
bullet('Mild lateral trunk lean to the left side')
bullet('Head and neck: normal posture; no torticollis')
body('During Movement: Posture worsens during walking (see Gait section). Child adopts W-sitting position when placed on floor.', indent=True)
body('Symmetry: Posture is largely symmetrical bilaterally; slight asymmetry in trunk lean (left > right) and hip rotation (right internal rotation slightly greater than left).', indent=True)
body('Ascending order (feet to head): Equinus feet → knee flexion → hip flexion + internal rotation → anterior pelvic tilt → lumbar hyperlordosis → relatively normal upper trunk.', indent=True)

h3('Involuntary Movements:')
bullet('Type: None observed at rest. No tremors, chorea, athetosis, or dystonia detected.')
bullet('At rest / with movement: No involuntary movements at rest or during activity.')
bullet('Frequency: N/A')
bullet('Area involved: N/A')
bullet('Amplitude: N/A')

h3('Facial Asymmetry / Dysmorphic Features:')
bullet('Facial symmetry: Symmetric. No facial palsy.')
bullet('Dysmorphic features: None detected. No bossing of skull, no cleft palate, no Down syndrome features.')
bullet('Head circumference: 49 cm (10th–25th percentile for age).')
bullet('Chest circumference exceeds head circumference (age-appropriate; chest > head after 1 year of age).')

h3('Primitive Reflexes (observed):')
body('The following reflexes were assessed as they may be hampering milestone achievement:', indent=True)
bullet('ATNR (Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex): Absent. (Should be integrated by 6 months) – Score 0')
bullet('STNR (Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex): Absent. (Should be integrated by 9–11 months) – Score 0')
bullet('Moro Reflex: Absent (integrated; appropriate for age 4 years) – Score 0')
bullet('Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR): Mild residual – subtle increase in extensor tone in supine noted – Score 1')
bullet('Positive Supporting Reflex: Mildly retained – excessive weight-bearing response on toes when placed in standing – Score 1')
bullet('Parachute Reflex: Present bilaterally (should be present and persistent from ~9 months) ✓')
bullet('Landau Reflex: Present but reduced (appears at 3 months, integrates at 2–3 years; mild persistence appropriate at age 4) – Score 1')

h3('Tightness / Contracture (observed by posture, confirmed by PROM):')
bullet('Gastrocnemius tightness: Bilateral – equinus foot posture at rest and in standing.')
bullet('Hamstring tightness: Bilateral – knees unable to fully extend in long sitting; popliteal tightness visible.')
bullet('Hip adductor tightness: Bilateral – thighs pressed together in standing; scissoring during walking.')
bullet('Hip flexor tightness: Bilateral – anterior pelvic tilt and hip flexion posture in standing.')
bullet('No fixed bony contractures detected at this stage (dynamic deformities predominate).')

h3('Motor Milestone (observed in session):')
body('a. Head Control: Fully achieved – stable in all planes. ✓', indent=True)
body('b. Rolling: Achieves both prone to supine and supine to prone. Rolling is effortful; arm does not fully come out during antigravity rolling prone to supine. Partial dissociation present.', indent=True)
body('c. Creeping (commando crawl): Not achieved independently. Attempts but trunk drags on floor.', indent=True)
body('d. Sitting: Achieved. Sitting posture: mild sacral sitting (posterior pelvic tilt) in long sitting. Prefers W-sitting on floor (hip internal rotation, iliopsoas and hamstring tightness pattern). Trunk control adequate in sitting but reduces at pelvic base. No propped sitting needed.', indent=True)
body('e. Crawling (reciprocal, on all fours): Not fully achieved. Child performs inconsistent, asymmetrical 4-point crawling; hip extension inadequate during crawl.', indent=True)
body('f. Kneel standing: Achieves with support. Pelvic control poor in kneeling; child collapses into hip flexion.', indent=True)
body('g. Half-kneeling and pull to stand: Achieves with moderate support. Uses furniture to pull up; hip extension inadequate in transition.', indent=True)
body('h. Standing: Achieves independently on flat surface. Equinus posture with narrow base; medial weight bearing on forefoot. Knee flexion in standing (crouched posture). No genu recurvatum. No surgical history.', indent=True)
body('i. Walking: Achieves independently on level surface indoors.', indent=True)
bullet('Pelvic–femoral dissociation: Reduced; pelvis and trunk tend to move together.')
bullet('Pelvic rotation: Reduced; step length limited.')
bullet('Trunk control during gait: Mildly impaired; forward trunk lean; mild lateral sway.')
bullet('Scissoring gait: Present – bilateral hip adductors pull thighs toward midline; ankles cross during swing phase.')
bullet('Equinus / toe-walking: Present – no heel strike; forefoot-only contact throughout stance phase.')
bullet('Knee: Persistent mild flexion during stance (crouched component).')
bullet('Swing phase: Hip hiking (left > right) to clear foot due to inadequate dorsiflexion.')
bullet('Stance phase: Short; narrow base of support; forefoot loading.')
bullet('Walking aids: None currently used.')
bullet('Arms: Held slightly flexed; reduced arm swing; occasionally used to maintain balance when faltering.')
bullet('Orthotic devices: Not currently using. AFO prescription planned post-assessment.')

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#  11. GENERAL EXAMINATION
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h1('GENERAL EXAMINATION')

h3('Vitals Parameters:')
bullet('Temperature: 98.4°F (Normal range 97.7–99.5°F) ✓')
bullet('Pulse: 102 beats/min (Normal for 4 years: ~100/min) ✓')
bullet('Respiratory rate: 24 breaths/min (Normal for 2–6 years: 22–30/min) ✓')
bullet('Blood pressure: 90/58 mmHg (Normal for age 4 years: approximately 92/56 mmHg; within range) ✓')
bullet('SpO2: 99% on room air ✓')

h3("Child's Weight:")
bullet('Weight: 12.5 kg (below 5th percentile for age; mild undernutrition). Normal expected weight at 4 years: ~16 kg.')
bullet('Weight-for-age Z-score: –2.1 SD (mild underweight).')
bullet('Note: Prematurity and increased muscle energy expenditure from spasticity contribute to lower weight.')

h3("Child's Height:")
bullet('Height: 92 cm (below 3rd percentile for age; normal expected ~102 cm for 4-year-old male).')
bullet('Measured with stadiometer (child > 2 years).')
bullet('Height-for-age Z-score: –2.5 SD (stunted – consistent with preterm history and nutritional deficit).')

h3('Head Circumference:')
bullet('Head circumference: 49 cm (10th–25th percentile; measured with non-stretchable tape at frontal and occipital prominence).')
bullet('Chest circumference: 52 cm (exceeds head circumference – age-appropriate, as chest > head after 1 year of age). ✓')

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#  12. REGIONAL EXAMINATION
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h1('REGIONAL EXAMINATION')

h3('Examination of Head, Face & Neck:')
bullet('Shape of head: Normocephalic. No craniosynostosis features.')
bullet('No brachycephaly, dolichocephaly, or plagiocephaly.')
bullet('No facial dysmorphic features (no Down syndrome features).')
bullet('No facial paralysis; facial movements symmetrical bilaterally.')
bullet('Anterior fontanel: Fully closed (normal; closes by 18 months). ✓')
bullet('Posterior fontanel: Fully closed (normal; closes by 2–3 months). ✓')
bullet('Neck: No torticollis. No lymphadenopathy. No thyroid enlargement. Trachea central.')

h3('Examination of Eyes:')
bullet('Pallor: Mild (consistent with mild anemia secondary to nutritional deficit).')
bullet('Sunset sign: Absent (no hydrocephalus).')
bullet('Pupils: Equal and reactive to light (PEARL); 3 mm bilaterally.')
bullet('No anisocoria, no ptosis, no nystagmus.')
bullet('Squint: Mild exotropia (right eye) – noted on assessment; referred to ophthalmology at 2 years; under follow-up.')
bullet('Visual tracking: Present; follows moving object in all directions. ✓')

h3('Examination of Ears:')
bullet('Normal set ears. No low-set ears.')
bullet('BERA test (done at 12 months): Normal bilaterally. Hearing intact. ✓')
bullet('No glue ear reported.')

h3('Examination of Nose:')
bullet('No nasal flaring at rest.')
bullet('Nasal bridge: Normal.')

h3('Examination of Tongue:')
bullet('Tongue: Normal size, pink, moist. No macroglossia.')
bullet('Teeth: Primary dentition present; mild dental caries noted on lower incisors; referred to pediatric dentist.')
bullet('No cleft lip or palate.')

h3('Examination of Neck:')
bullet('No raised JVP (jugular venous pressure normal).')
bullet('Carotid pulsations: Normal bilaterally.')
bullet('No neck swelling, no goiter.')
bullet('No torticollis.')

h3('Examination of Nails:')
bullet('No pallor, cyanosis, or clubbing of nails.')
bullet('Nails clean; no periungual infection.')
bullet('No koilonychia or leuconychia.')

h3('Examination of Chest:')
bullet('Chest circumference: 52 cm (above head circumference – appropriate). ✓')
bullet('Chest symmetry: Symmetrical expansion bilaterally. Equal chest movement.')
bullet('Respiratory rate: 24/min (normal). Regular rhythm.')
bullet('Trachea: Central position.')
bullet('Trail\'s sign: Absent.')
bullet('Auscultation: Clear air entry bilaterally; no wheeze, no crepitations.')
bullet('Heart sounds: S1 and S2 heard; no murmur.')

h3('Examination of Spine:')
bullet('Lumbar hyperlordosis: Present – anterior pelvic tilt secondary to hip flexor spasticity and weakness of trunk extensors.')
bullet('Scoliosis: No structural scoliosis. Mild functional lateral lean to the left (corrects on distraction).')
bullet('Kyphosis: Mild thoracic kyphosis in sitting (flexible, corrects on extension).')
bullet('No spina bifida dimples, sinuses, or tufts of hair in midline.')
bullet('No Pott\'s spine (tuberculosis of spine). No vertebral tenderness.')
bullet('Spinal mobility: Not formally tested at this age; no obvious limitation.')

h3('Examination of Joints:')
bullet('No evidence of septic arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.')
bullet('No joint swelling, redness, or warmth in any joint.')
bullet('Hips, knees, ankles examined – see ROM assessment below.')

h3('Examination of Lower Limbs:')
bullet('CDH (Congenital Dislocation of Hip): Not present. Hip abduction symmetric; Ortolani/Barlow not applicable (age 4). Hip radiograph at 2.5 years showed coxa valga (femoral neck-shaft angle 145°) and mild acetabular dysplasia (acetabular index 24° bilaterally) – hip surveillance ongoing.')
bullet('CTEV (Clubfoot): Not present. Foot posture is equinus (calf spasticity) but foot is passively correctable to neutral; not a structural clubfoot.')
bullet('Coxa varum / valgum: Coxa valga bilaterally (as above – hip X-ray).')
bullet('Genu varum / valgum: Mild genu valgum bilaterally (consistent with internal rotation pattern).')
bullet('Limb length: Equal bilaterally (measured ASIS to medial malleolus: 43 cm bilaterally). No limb length discrepancy.')
bullet('Contractures: No fixed bony contractures. Dynamic soft-tissue tightness in gastrocnemius, hamstrings, hip adductors, and hip flexors (see ROM).')

h3('Examination of Upper Limbs:')
bullet('Shape of hands and fingers: Normal. No broad palmar creases (rules out Down syndrome).')
bullet('Fingers: Normal length and proportion.')
bullet('No clubbing, cyanosis, or swelling.')
bullet('Tone of upper limbs: Normal. No spasticity. No scissoring or fisting.')
bullet('Grip strength: Normal for age on informal testing (squeezes ball appropriately).')

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#  13. OROMOTOR FUNCTION
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h1('OROMOTOR FUNCTION')
bullet('Sucking: No sucking reflex (integrated, age-appropriate). Drinkable from cup independently. ✓')
bullet('Chewing: Adequate – chews soft solids. Some difficulty with hard textures (chapati, raw vegetables).')
bullet('Swallowing: No dysphagia; no coughing or choking on liquids or solids. ✓')
bullet('Biting: Present. Releases on command.')
bullet('Lip closure: Adequate; slight drooling with activity (increased tone/exertion).')
bullet('Speech: Intelligible 3-word sentences. Mild articulation errors on /r/ and /s/ sounds (age-appropriate for 4 years). Referred to speech therapist for formal assessment.')

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#  14. MOTOR EXAMINATION
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h1('MOTOR EXAMINATION')

h3('Muscle Tone:')
body('Tone assessment performed using Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and Tardieu Scale.', indent=True)
body('Scarf Sign (upper limb tone): Elbow crosses the midline when pulled across chest (normal for age > 6 months). Upper limb tone is NORMAL.', indent=True)
body('Ankle Dorsiflexion angle (infant tone test – for reference): Not applicable at age 4.', indent=True)

body('MODIFIED ASHWORTH SCALE (MAS) – Lower Limbs:', bold=True)
body('Scale: 0 = No increase in tone; 1 = Slight increase (catch); 1+ = Catch + minimal resistance; 2 = Marked increase but limb easily moved; 3 = Considerable increase; 4 = Rigid', indent=True)

table2 = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=3)
table2.style = 'Table Grid'
hdr2 = table2.rows[0].cells
hdr2[0].text = 'Muscle Group'
hdr2[1].text = 'Right'
hdr2[2].text = 'Left'
for cell in hdr2:
    for para in cell.paragraphs:
        for run in para.runs:
            run.bold = True
            run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
            run.font.size = Pt(11)

tone_data = [
    ('Hip Flexors (Iliopsoas)', '1', '1'),
    ('Hip Adductors', '2', '2'),
    ('Hip Internal Rotators', '1+', '1+'),
    ('Knee Flexors (Hamstrings)', '2', '2'),
    ('Knee Extensors (Quadriceps)', '0', '0'),
    ('Ankle Plantarflexors – Gastrocnemius', '2', '2'),
    ('Ankle Plantarflexors – Soleus', '1+', '1+'),
    ('Ankle Dorsiflexors', '0', '0'),
    ('Upper Limbs (all groups)', '0', '0'),
]
for d in tone_data:
    row = table2.add_row().cells
    for i, val in enumerate(d):
        row[i].text = val
        for para in row[i].paragraphs:
            for run in para.runs:
                run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
                run.font.size = Pt(11)

doc.add_paragraph()
body('TARDIEU SCALE – Spasticity Assessment:', bold=True)
body('R1 = Angle of catch at FAST velocity (V3); R2 = Angle at SLOW velocity (V1); Spasticity Angle = R2 – R1 (larger angle = more spasticity)', indent=True)
table3 = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=4)
table3.style = 'Table Grid'
hdr3 = table3.rows[0].cells
hdr3[0].text = 'Muscle'
hdr3[1].text = 'R1 (fast stretch)'
hdr3[2].text = 'R2 (slow stretch)'
hdr3[3].text = 'Spasticity Angle'
for cell in hdr3:
    for para in cell.paragraphs:
        for run in para.runs:
            run.bold = True
            run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
            run.font.size = Pt(11)

tardieu_data = [
    ('Gastrocnemius (R)', '–5° dorsiflexion', '+10° dorsiflexion', '15°'),
    ('Gastrocnemius (L)', '–5° dorsiflexion', '+10° dorsiflexion', '15°'),
    ('Hamstrings (R) – Popliteal angle', '45° (short of full extension)', '60°', '15°'),
    ('Hamstrings (L) – Popliteal angle', '50°', '65°', '15°'),
]
for d in tardieu_data:
    row = table3.add_row().cells
    for i, val in enumerate(d):
        row[i].text = val
        for para in row[i].paragraphs:
            for run in para.runs:
                run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
                run.font.size = Pt(11)

doc.add_paragraph()
body('PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION (Goniometry, values in degrees):', bold=True)
table4 = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=4)
table4.style = 'Table Grid'
hdr4 = table4.rows[0].cells
hdr4[0].text = 'Joint / Movement'
hdr4[1].text = 'Right'
hdr4[2].text = 'Left'
hdr4[3].text = 'Normal'
for cell in hdr4:
    for para in cell.paragraphs:
        for run in para.runs:
            run.bold = True
            run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
            run.font.size = Pt(11)

rom_data = [
    ('Hip Flexion', '120°', '120°', '120°'),
    ('Hip Extension (Thomas test – flexion contracture)', '–15°', '–12°', '0°'),
    ('Hip Abduction', '25°', '28°', '45°'),
    ('Hip Adduction', '35°', '35°', '30°'),
    ('Hip External Rotation', '30°', '30°', '45°'),
    ('Hip Internal Rotation', '60°', '58°', '45°'),
    ('Knee Extension (popliteal angle – 90° hip)', '45° short of full', '50° short of full', '0°'),
    ('Ankle Dorsiflexion (knee extended)', '–5° (equinus)', '–5° (equinus)', '+10°'),
    ('Ankle Dorsiflexion (knee flexed)', '+8°', '+8°', '+20°'),
    ('Ankle Plantarflexion', '40°', '40°', '45°'),
]
for d in rom_data:
    row = table4.add_row().cells
    for i, val in enumerate(d):
        row[i].text = val
        for para in row[i].paragraphs:
            for run in para.runs:
                run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
                run.font.size = Pt(11)

doc.add_paragraph()
body('MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING (MMT – MRC Scale 0–5):', bold=True)
table5 = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=3)
table5.style = 'Table Grid'
hdr5 = table5.rows[0].cells
hdr5[0].text = 'Muscle Group'
hdr5[1].text = 'Right'
hdr5[2].text = 'Left'
for cell in hdr5:
    for para in cell.paragraphs:
        for run in para.runs:
            run.bold = True
            run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
            run.font.size = Pt(11)

mmt_data = [
    ('Hip Flexors', '3+', '3+'),
    ('Hip Extensors (Glut. Maximus)', '3', '3'),
    ('Hip Abductors (Glut. Medius)', '3', '3'),
    ('Hip Adductors (spastic)', '4', '4'),
    ('Knee Flexors / Hamstrings (spastic)', '4', '4'),
    ('Knee Extensors / Quadriceps', '3', '3'),
    ('Ankle Dorsiflexors (Tib. Anterior)', '2+', '2+'),
    ('Ankle Plantarflexors (spastic)', '4', '4'),
]
for d in mmt_data:
    row = table5.add_row().cells
    for i, val in enumerate(d):
        row[i].text = val
        for para in row[i].paragraphs:
            for run in para.runs:
                run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
                run.font.size = Pt(11)

doc.add_paragraph()
body('Note: Spastic muscles (hip adductors, hamstrings, gastrocnemius) score high on MMT due to overactivity, but are functionally impaired. Weak muscles (hip extensors/abductors, dorsiflexors) are the primary targets for strengthening.', bold=False)

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#  15. SENSORY SYSTEM
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h1('SENSORY SYSTEM')

h3('A. Visual System:')
bullet('Squint: Mild exotropia (right eye) – known; under ophthalmology follow-up.')
bullet('Myopia: Not diagnosed.')
bullet('Nystagmus: Absent.')
bullet('Gaze fixation: Present. Child fixes gaze on stationary objects. ✓')
bullet('Visual tracking: Present in all 4 directions. ✓ (Tested using non-audio-visual toy)')
bullet('Eye–head dissociation: Present (child can move eyes without turning head – age-appropriate). ✓')

h3('B. Auditory System:')
bullet('Sound localization: Present – turns head accurately toward auditory stimulus from all directions. ✓')
bullet('Response to auditory input: Normal sensitivity. No hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity.')
bullet('Level of distraction: Moderate – child is somewhat distractable in new environment (normal for age 4).')
bullet('BERA test response: Normal bilaterally (tested at 12 months). ✓')

h3('C. Tactile System:')
bullet('Tactile registration: Present. Child responds to light touch on all tested areas.')
bullet('Tactile localization: Present – can point to where touched on upper limbs; less accurate on lower limbs (may be due to motor limitation rather than sensory deficit).')
bullet('Response to tactile input: Normal. No tactile defensiveness or hyposensitivity noted.')
bullet('2-Point discrimination: Not formally tested (age limitation – requires patient cooperation and comprehension).')
bullet('Graphesthesia: Not formally tested at age 4.')

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#  16. SENSORY EXAMINATION
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h1('SENSORY EXAMINATION')
bullet('Superficial sensation (light touch, pin-prick): Grossly intact in all four limbs. Child withdraws and vocalizes in response to pin-prick stimulation bilaterally.')
bullet('Deep sensation (proprioception, vibration): Not formally tested (age limitation). No clinical evidence of proprioceptive loss (child responds to passive joint movements).')
bullet('Cortical sensation (2-point discrimination, stereognosis): Not testable reliably at age 4.')
bullet('Sensation in lower limbs: Intact to gross testing (response to touch and pin-prick in feet and legs – age-appropriate testing).')

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#  17. REFLEXES
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h1('REFLEXES')
body('Scoring Guideline (Primitive/Postural Reflexes): 0 = Absent (normal/integrated); 1 = Minimal evidence; 2 = Residual/moderate; 3 = Virtually retained; 4 = Fully retained (100%)', bold=True)

h3('Developmental Reflexes:')
bullet('Sucking reflex (normal till 3 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Rooting reflex (normal till 3–4 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Palmar grasp (normal till 3 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Plantar grasp (normal till 9–10 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Stepping reflex (normal till 2–3 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Placing reflex of legs (till 2–3 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')

h3('Primitive Reflexes / Spinal Level Reflexes:')
bullet('Flexor withdrawal: Present (normal spinal reflex; appropriate if not obligatory). ✓')
bullet('Crossed extension: Absent (integrated; was normal till 2 months). ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Traction reflex: Not obligatory; appropriate. ✓')
bullet('Startle reflex: Present with loud sudden stimuli (normal). ✓')

h3('Tonic Reflexes / Brainstem Reflexes:')
bullet('Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) – normal till 6 months: Absent. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR) – normal till 9–11 months: Absent. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Symmetrical Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (STLR) – flexion in prone, extension in supine: Mild residual in supine (slight increase in extensor tone). Score: 1')
bullet('Positive Supporting Reflex – normal till 3–8 months: Mildly retained – toe-standing response exaggerated (contributes to equinus pattern). Score: 1')
bullet('Negative Supporting Reflex: Present. ✓')

h3('Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs):')
bullet('Knee jerk (Patellar – L3/L4): 3+ bilaterally (Hyperreflexia – upper motor neuron pattern)')
bullet('Ankle jerk (S1/S2): 3+ bilaterally (Hyperreflexia)')
bullet('Biceps jerk: 2+ bilaterally (Normal)')
bullet('Triceps jerk: 2+ bilaterally (Normal)')
bullet('Ankle clonus: Present – 3–4 beats bilaterally (Sustained < 5 beats; unsustained clonus)')
bullet('Babinski sign (plantar response): Extensor response (upgoing toe) bilaterally – consistent with upper motor neuron lesion')

h3('Automatic Movement Reactions:')
bullet('Moro reflex (normal till 4–5 months): Absent – integrated. ✓ Score: 0')
bullet('Landau reflex (appears 3 months, integrates 2–3 yrs): Mildly reduced (partial – child shows some trunk extension in ventral suspension but reduced). Score: 1')
bullet('Parachute reflex (appears ~9 months, persists life): Present bilaterally (forward and lateral parachute). ✓')

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#  18. GAIT ABNORMALITIES
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h1('GAIT ASSESSMENT')
h3('Gait Abnormalities Observed:')
bullet('Scissors gait (gait of spastic paraparesis): PRESENT – primary gait abnormality. Both hip adductors pull thighs together; ankles cross midline during swing phase. Characteristic of spastic diplegia. ✓')
bullet('Toe-walking gait: PRESENT – bilateral equinus due to gastrocnemius-soleus spasticity; no heel strike observed. ✓')
bullet('Crouch gait (mild component): PRESENT – persistent knee flexion of approximately 10–15° during stance phase. ✓')
bullet('Trendelenburg gait: Mild – lateral trunk lean to left during left single-limb support (weak left gluteus medius). ✓')
bullet('Steppage gait (foot drop): ABSENT – dorsiflexion weakness exists but is overcome by equinus; no true foot drop pattern.')
bullet('Gait of cerebellar ataxia: ABSENT – no wide-based, lurching, or uncoordinated gait.')
bullet('Circumduction gait (hemiplegic): ABSENT – bilateral involvement, not unilateral.')

h3('Detailed Observational Gait Analysis:')
table6 = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=2)
table6.style = 'Table Grid'
hdr6 = table6.rows[0].cells
hdr6[0].text = 'Gait Parameter'
hdr6[1].text = 'Observation'
for cell in hdr6:
    for para in cell.paragraphs:
        for run in para.runs:
            run.bold = True
            run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
            run.font.size = Pt(11)

gait_obs = [
    ('Initial contact (foot strike)', 'Forefoot contact only; NO heel strike (equinus)'),
    ('Loading response', 'Forefoot loading; knee flexion maintained'),
    ('Midstance', 'Equinus; narrow base; knee flexion; hip internal rotation'),
    ('Terminal stance / Push-off', 'Reduced; forefoot pushes off but ankle plantarflexion power reduced'),
    ('Swing phase – hip', 'Hip hiking (left > right); hip flexion adequate but internal rotation marked'),
    ('Swing phase – knee', 'Reduced knee flexion in swing; risk of toe drag'),
    ('Swing phase – ankle', 'No active dorsiflexion; foot drops; hip hike compensates'),
    ('Base of support', 'Narrow; ankles cross midline (scissoring)'),
    ('Step length', 'Short bilaterally'),
    ('Walking speed (10MWT)', '0.42 m/s (normal for age: ~1.1 m/s)'),
    ('Cadence', 'Increased cadence with short steps (compensatory)'),
    ('Pelvic rotation', 'Reduced pelvic-trunk dissociation'),
    ('Trunk', 'Forward lean; mild left lateral sway'),
    ('Upper limbs', 'Reduced arm swing; slightly flexed; used for balance correction'),
]
for d in gait_obs:
    row = table6.add_row().cells
    row[0].text = d[0]
    row[1].text = d[1]
    for i in range(2):
        for para in row[i].paragraphs:
            for run in para.runs:
                run.font.name = 'Times New Roman'
                run.font.size = Pt(11)

doc.add_paragraph()

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#  19. INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS
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h1('INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS')
bullet('Myoclonus: Absent.')
bullet('Fine rapid tremor: Absent.')
bullet('Sydenham\'s Chorea: Absent. No irregular, non-rhythmic, involuntary movements.')
bullet('Athetosis: Absent. No slow, writhing involuntary movements.')
bullet('Dystonia: Absent. No sustained muscle contractions causing twisting postures.')
bullet('Tics: Absent.')
body('Conclusion: No involuntary movements detected. Motor presentation is consistent with pure spastic type, not dyskinetic or mixed CP.', bold=False)

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#  20. INVESTIGATIONS
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h1('INVESTIGATIONS')
bullet('MRI Brain (age 2 years, Sahyadri Hospital): Bilateral periventricular white matter loss with gliosis – consistent with sequelae of grade II periventricular leukomalacia (PVL). Cortex intact. No structural malformations. Basal ganglia: Normal (rules out dyskinetic CP). Cerebellum: Normal.')
bullet('Cranial Ultrasound (neonatal, 34 weeks corrected age): Bilateral PVL Grade II. No IVH (intraventricular hemorrhage).')
bullet('EEG: Done at 18 months (after 2 febrile episodes). Normal. No epileptiform activity. Not on anti-epileptic drugs.')
bullet('X-ray Pelvis (AP view, age 2.5 years): Coxa valga bilaterally (FN angle ~145°). Mild acetabular dysplasia (AI ~24° bilaterally). Migration percentage (Reimer\'s): 22% bilaterally (< 30% – under surveillance). No dislocation. Next radiograph due at age 5.')
bullet('Blood investigations (recent – age 3.5 years): Hb 10.2 g/dL (mild anemia – iron deficiency pattern; on iron supplementation). Serum ferritin: 9 ng/mL (low). Serum Calcium: 9.1 mg/dL (normal). Vitamin D3: 28 ng/mL (borderline; supplementation given). TFT: Normal. Metabolic screen: Normal.')
bullet('Urine routine: Normal. No ketones, glucose, or protein.')
bullet('BERA (Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry, age 12 months): Normal bilaterally.')
bullet('Ophthalmology assessment (age 2 years): Mild right exotropia; no significant refractive error; fundus normal (no optic atrophy or papilledema).')
bullet('Doppler / Echocardiography: Not done (no clinical indication).')
bullet('Muscle biopsy: Not done (clinical diagnosis confirmed; no atypical features requiring biopsy).')
bullet('Metabolic / genetic panel: Thyroid screen normal; chromosomal karyotype not done (no dysmorphic features suggesting chromosomal disorder).')

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#  21. PROBLEM LIST
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h1('PROBLEM LIST')
body('(Based on ICF – International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health; ICF-CY version)', bold=True)

h3('Body Structure & Function (Impairments):')
bullet('Delay in developmental milestones – gross motor (severe), fine motor (mild), language (mild)')
bullet('Abnormal muscle tone – hypertonia/spasticity in bilateral hip adductors (MAS 2), hamstrings (MAS 2), gastrocnemius (MAS 2)')
bullet('Unintegrated reflexes – mild residual STLR (supine), mildly retained positive supporting reflex')
bullet('Poor equilibrium / balance reactions – Pediatric Balance Scale 38/56 (fall risk)')
bullet('Restricted passive ROM – hip extension, abduction; knee extension; ankle dorsiflexion bilaterally')
bullet('Muscle weakness – hip extensors and abductors (MRC 3), dorsiflexors (MRC 2+), knee extensors (MRC 3)')
bullet('Poor selective motor control – especially ankle dorsiflexion; lower limb movements occur in mass synergy patterns')
bullet('Abnormal gait pattern – scissoring gait, toe-walking, mild crouched gait, reduced walking speed (0.42 m/s)')
bullet('Postural deformities – lumbar hyperlordosis, anterior pelvic tilt, bilateral hip internal rotation, W-sitting habit')
bullet('Hyperreflexia – 3+ DTRs bilaterally in lower limbs; Babinski extensor bilaterally')
bullet('Coxa valga bilaterally (from hip radiograph) – migration % 22% (surveillance required)')
bullet('Mild sensory changes – reduced proprioceptive feedback in lower limbs (clinical observation)')
bullet('No visual defect per se – mild exotropia (under ophthalmology follow-up); vision functional')
bullet('No hearing defect – BERA normal bilaterally')
bullet('Mild nutritional deficit – Hb 10.2 g/dL, Vit D3 borderline; weight below 5th percentile')
bullet('No involuntary movements; no CNS dysfunction beyond UMN pattern of spastic diplegia')

h3('Activity Limitations:')
bullet('Impaired independent walking – limited to level surfaces indoors; unable to walk on uneven terrain, slopes, or sand independently')
bullet('Inability to run, jump, or hop')
bullet('Frequent falls – approximately 3–4 falls per week')
bullet('Unable to climb stairs without handrail and adult assistance')
bullet('Reduced walking speed and endurance (10MWT: 0.42 m/s)')
bullet('Difficulty in floor-to-stand transition (requires push from furniture)')
bullet('Limited self-care in lower limb dressing (cannot put on trousers/shoes independently)')
bullet('Abnormal sitting habits (W-sitting; correction required)')

h3('Participation Restrictions:')
bullet('Not enrolled in school; limited peer interaction and social participation')
bullet('Excluded from community outdoor play activities (playground, sports)')
bullet('Dependent on caregiver for ambulation in community settings')

h3('Contextual Factors:')
body('Facilitators: Cooperative, cheerful child; highly motivated mother; stable family environment; ground-floor home (no stairs); CGHS medical coverage; early age (neuroplasticity window open).', indent=True)
body('Barriers: Irregular therapy history; not yet in school; mild undernutrition affecting exercise tolerance; prior therapy non-compliance.', indent=True)

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#  FOOTER NOTE
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doc.add_paragraph()
divider()
body('This is a dummy case created for academic and educational purposes. All patient details, names, and values are entirely fictional and constructed to reflect a clinically realistic presentation of Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level II) in a 4-year-old male child born preterm. Values are consistent with standard pediatric physiotherapy assessment references including Campbell\'s Operative Orthopaedics (15th Ed, 2026), Miller\'s Review of Orthopaedics (9th Ed), and peer-reviewed literature.', bold=False)
body('Assessed by: _______________________________ | Date: 23/07/2026 | Signature: _____________', bold=False)

doc.save('/tmp/workspace/cp-case/Aryan_Sharma_CP_Assessment.docx')
print("Document saved successfully.")
Running Command

cd /tmp/workspace/cp-case && python3 generate_case.py

Running Command

python3 -c " from docx import Document doc = Document('/tmp/workspace/cp-case/Aryan_Sharma_CP_Assessment.docx') count = 0 for p in doc.paragraphs: if p.text.strip(): count += 1 print(f'Total non-empty paragraphs: {count}') print(f'Total tables: {len(doc.tables)}') # print first 20 headings for p in doc.paragraphs: if p.style.name.startswith('Heading') and p.text.strip(): print(f' [{p.style.name}] {p.text}') "

Your complete dummy case is ready. Here is the download link:

Aryan Sharma CP Assessment

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Here is what the document contains, following your uploaded assessment format section by section:
SectionWhat's filled
Demographic DataFull patient details, referral, GMFCS level
Chief Complaints6 complaints in order of severity, as told by mother
History of Present IllnessAntenatal (G1P1, PPROM, GDM, TORCH, drugs, EDD), Perinatal (LSCS, 32wk, birth weight, APGAR 5/10), Postnatal (NICU 25 days, CPAP, PVL, jaundice, hypoglycemia)
Past Medical HistoryJaundice, MRI brain findings, prior PT
Family HistoryNo genetic/infective conditions; non-consanguineous
Vaccine HistoryBCG, OPV, DPT, Hep B, Measles – all complete per IAP schedule
Socio-Economic HistoryFamily size, income, housing (ground floor), CGHS coverage
Developmental MilestonesTable with 15 milestones – normal age vs. Aryan's age (corrected)
Mental State ExaminationAwareness, orientation, commands, attention, memory
On ObservationTone at rest/activity/exertion, posture (ascending order feet→head), involuntary movements, facial symmetry, primitive reflexes (scored 0–4), tightness, all motor milestones a–i with gait detail
General ExaminationVitals, weight, height, head & chest circumference with normal ranges
Regional ExaminationHead/face/neck, eyes, ears, nose, tongue, chest, spine, joints, lower & upper limbs
Oromotor FunctionSucking, chewing, swallowing, biting, drooling
Motor ExaminationMAS table, Tardieu Scale table, PROM goniometry table, MMT table
Sensory SystemVisual, auditory, tactile (all 3 subsystems)
Sensory ExaminationSuperficial, deep, cortical sensation
ReflexesDevelopmental, spinal-level, brainstem tonic, DTRs (with 3+ findings), automatic reactions – all scored
Gait AbnormalitiesScissoring ✓, toe-walking ✓, crouch ✓, Trendelenburg ✓ – plus detailed phase-by-phase gait table
Involuntary MovementsAll 6 types assessed – all absent (pure spastic type)
InvestigationsMRI, cranial USG, X-ray pelvis, EEG, BERA, blood panel, ophthalmology
Problem ListStructured under ICF – Impairments / Activity Limitations / Participation Restrictions / Contextual factors
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