Effects of a recreational ice skating program on the functional mobility of a child with cerebral palsy.

Discussion: The results appear to suggest that the participation in an ice skating program clinically improved this child's functional mobility. Further research needs to be done with regard to physical recreational programs and the benefit they can have on the function of children with activity limitations. PMID: 24328904 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24328904?dopt=Abstract

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - December 11, 2013 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Walsh SF, Scharf MG Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research