Common physical therapy interventions for a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia include
A) orthotics.
B) stretching exercises.
C) age-appropriate strengthening exercises.
D) age-appropriate gross motor developmental activities.
E) All of the above.

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Children with leukemia often have decreased active and passive ankle dorsiflexion, which may lead to falls during ambulation. An ankle foot orthothis could prevent this issue. Weakness is also a common due to the medical intervention and may require a strengthening program. Finally, the child can develop a gross motor delay in comparison to typically developing peers due to the disease process and the related medical intervention.

Common Physical Therapy Interventions for a Child with Acute Lymphoblastic