Nonpharmacological rehabilitation interventions for motor and cognitive outcomes following pediatric stroke: a systematic review

Conclusion: Effective rehabilitation approaches are important for optimizing outcomes in children who have had a stroke. Although the number of published clinical trials has increased in recent years, little evidence-based guidance exists for this clinical population.What is Known:• Pediatric stroke is a significant cause of disability in children that is often associated with long-term motor and cognitive sequelae.• There is a need to establish a knowledge base regarding available evidence-based rehabilitation therapies for this clinical population.What is New:• Most studies examining interventions for motor function focus on upper limb rehabilitation, whereas few studies have investigated interventions for improving lower limb or cognitive impairment.• An important gap exists regarding evidence-based rehabilitative treatment approaches for pediatric stroke.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research