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Olsen, Jamie E.; Ross, Sandy A.; Foreman, Matthew H.; Engsberg, Jack R. – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2013
Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are likely to experience decreased participation in activities and less competence in activities of daily living. Studies of children with spastic CP have shown that strengthening programs produce positive results in strength, gait, and functional outcomes (measured by the Gross Motor Function Measure). No…
Descriptors: Human Body, Cerebral Palsy, Investigations, Muscular Strength
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Christiansen, Annette Sandahl; Lange, Christa – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the delivery of the same amount of intermittent versus continuous physiotherapy given to children with cerebral palsy (CP). This was organized either in an intermittent regime four times a week for 4 weeks alternating with a 6-week treatment pause, or a continuous once or twice a week regime, both…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Intervention, Cerebral Palsy, Classification