Pediatric HIV Physiotherapy June 12, 2009 Vera Carmini
transmission HIV virus can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy, at birth, or through breastfeeding. Keeping mothers viral load low will decrease the change of the virus transmission to the baby
The virus and the child HIV - & exposed to ARV HIV + –Suppressed –Unsuppressed
Clinical presentation Feeding problems HIV encephalopathy Cardiorespiratory issues MSK issues
Role of PT Assessment Intervention Follow-up
Intervention Neurodevelopment Pain management Range of Motion & Strengthening exercises Posture & alignment Aerobic fitness Environment modification to facilitate function
Burdens Secrecy –Undisclosed –disclosed School –Missing days –Friends relationship Teens issues –Dating –Transition
What helps with transition Transfer reminders Checklists Certificates Information letter
Transition to Adult care Is the system prepared for them? Are they prepared to face the system? Educational material
Educators –Basic knowledge –Stigma –Treatment –Outcome –Support