A 4 year old girl is referred to physical therapy for evalua…
A 4 year old girl is referred to physical therapy for evaluation and treatment with a diagnosis of abnormal gait (intoeing). Her parents report that, “she falls all the time” especially when running. Examination findings reveal: No significant past medical history No pain or history of pain No increased muscle tone Foot progression angle -15, excessive pronation in stance Bilateral knee and ankle range of motion measurements are grossly within normal limits Hip external rotator and abductor muscle strength 3/5, hip extensor strength 3/5, all other LE mm strength 5/5. Special tests: bilateral passive hip internal rotation 80 degrees, hip external rotation 35 degrees, bilateral thigh foot angle of +10 degrees, bilateral Ryder’s test 35 degrees Based on the information provided, which of the following represents the best family-centered goal for a 6-week timeframe for this child?