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Direct linkPark, Eun-Young; Kim, Won-Ho – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
Physical therapy intervention for children with cerebral palsy (CP) is focused on reducing neurological impairments, improving strength, and preventing the development of secondary impairments in order to improve functional outcomes. However, relationship between motor impairments and functional outcome has not been proved definitely. This study…
Descriptors: Physical Disabilities, Measures (Individuals), Physical Therapy, Cerebral Palsy
Sakzewski, Leanne; Carlon, Stacey; Shields, Nora; Ziviani, Jenny; Ware, Robert S.; Boyd, Roslyn N. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2012
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether constraint-induced movement therapy is more effective than bimanual training in improving the quality of life of children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). Method: Sixty-three children (mean age 10y 2mo [SD 2y 6mo]; 33 males, 30 females) with CP of the spastic motor type (n = 59) or with…
Descriptors: Children, Cerebral Palsy, Quality of Life, Physical Therapy
McDowell, Brona C.; Salazar-Torres, Jose J.; Kerr, Claire; Cosgrove, Aidan P. – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
-While passive range of motion (PROM) is commonly used to inform decisions on therapeutic management, knowledge of PROM of children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is limited. A population-based sample of 178 children with spastic CP (110 male; unilateral, n = 94; bilateral, n = 84; age range 4-17 years) and 68 typically developing children (24…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Motion, Classification, Assistive Technology
Gordon, Andrew M. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2011
Impaired hand function is among the most functionally disabling symptoms of unilateral cerebral palsy. Evidence-based treatment approaches are generally lacking. However, recent approaches providing intensive upper extremity training appear promising. In this review, we first describe two such approaches, constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT)…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Psychomotor Skills, Motor Development
Whalen, Cara N.; Case-Smith, Jane – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
Purpose: This systematic review examined the efficacy of hippotherapy or therapeutic horseback riding (THR) on motor outcomes in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: Databases were searched for clinical trials of hippotherapy or THR for children with CP. Results: Nine articles were included in this review. Although the current level of…
Descriptors: Recreational Activities, Cerebral Palsy, Motor Development, Horses
Salem, Yasser; Lovelace-Chandler, Venita; Zabel, Reta J.; McMillan, Amy Gross – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2010
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of prolonged standing on gait characteristics in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Six children with spastic cerebral palsy participated in this study with an average age of 6.5 years (SD = 2.5, range = 4.0-9.8 years). A reverse baseline design (A-B-A) was used over a 9-week period. During…
Descriptors: Age, Cerebral Palsy, Classification, Statistical Analysis
Gaskin, Cadeyrn J.; Andersen, Mark B.; Morris, Tony – Disability & Society, 2012
Although physical activity can have substantial mental and physical health benefits, people with cerebral palsy usually lead sedentary lives. To understand, at an individual level, this inactivity, we interviewed a 29-year-old minimally active woman with cerebral palsy (Alana) about the meanings and experiences of physical activity throughout her…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Females, Adults, Experience
Kaplan, Susan L. – Exceptional Parent, 2010
This article shares a story of Ben who as a result of his premature birth, suffered a brain hemorrhage resulting in cerebral palsy, which affected his left side (left hemiparesis) and caused learning disabilities. Despite these challenges, he graduated from college and currently works doing information management for a local biotech start-up…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Premature Infants, Brain
Lauruschkus, Katarina; Westbom, Lena; Hallstrom, Inger; Wagner, Philippe; Nordmark, Eva – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2013
The aims of this study were to describe the participation in physical activity of children with cerebral palsy (CP) at school and during leisure time and to identify characteristics associated with physical activity. The frequency of receiving physiotherapeutic interventions were described as a variable of interest. A total population of 364…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Physical Education, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries
Amount and Focus of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy for Young Children with Cerebral Palsy
Palisano, Robert J.; Begnoche, Denise M.; Chiarello, Lisa A.; Bartlett, Doreen J.; McCoy, Sarah Westcott; Chang, Hui-Ju – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
The aims of this study were to describe physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) services for a cohort of 399 children with cerebral palsy (CP), 2-6 years old, residing in the United States and Canada. Parents completed a services questionnaire by telephone interview. Therapists classified children's Gross Motor Function Classification…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Physical Therapy, Foreign Countries, Play
Reidy, Teressa Garcia; Naber, Erin; Viguers, Emily; Allison, Kristen; Brady, Kathleen; Carney, Joan; Salorio, Cynthia; Pidcock, Frank – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2012
A single-group pre- and post-test design was used to evaluate functional outcomes of a constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) protocol implemented in an outpatient therapy center. The participants were 29 children with hemiplegia, ages 1.6-19.1 years old. The less-involved upper limb was placed in a cast that was worn 24 hr a day, 7 days a…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Effect Size, Occupational Therapy
Verschuren, Olaf; Ketelaar, Marjolijn; Keefer, Daniel; Wright, Virginia; Butler, Jane; Ada, Louise; Maher, Carol; Reid, Siobhan; Wright, Marilyn; Dalziel, Blythe; Wiart, Lesley; Fowler, Eileen; Unnithan, Viswanath; Maltais, Desiree B.; van den Berg-Emons, Rita; Takken, Tim – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2011
Aim: Evidence-based recommendations regarding which exercise tests to use in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) are lacking. This makes it very difficult for therapists and researchers to choose the appropriate exercise-related outcome measures for this group. This study aimed to identify a core set of exercise tests for children…
Descriptors: Children, Physical Activities, Health Personnel, Cerebral Palsy
Hutzler, Yeshayahu Shayke – Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2011
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a growing movement in the health and educational disciplines that recommends emphasis on research outcomes during decision making in practice. EBP is made possible through evidence based research (EBR), which attempts to synthesize the volume and scientific rigor of intervention effectiveness. With the purpose of…
Descriptors: Evidence, Physical Activities, Decision Making, Intervention
Wilson, Ashlea; Kavanaugh, Abi; Moher, Rosemarie; McInroy, Megan; Gupta, Neena; Salbach, Nancy M.; Wright, F. Virginia – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2011
The aim was to develop a Challenge Module (CM) as a proposed adjunct to the Gross Motor Function Measure for children with cerebral palsy who have high-level motor function. Items were generated in a physiotherapist (PT) focus group. Item reduction was based on PTs' ratings of item importance and safety via online surveys. The proposed CM items…
Descriptors: Children, Cerebral Palsy, Measures (Individuals), Psychomotor Skills
Knis-Matthews, Laurie; Falzarano, Mary; Baum, Deborah; Manganiello, Jennifer; Patel, Sargam; Winters, Laura – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2011
While there is a considerable body of knowledge investigating the efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), there is a need for information focusing on parents' experiences when their children receive these services. This qualitative research study initially explored the experiences of four parents with children who are diagnosed…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Health Services
