Instrumented Gait Analysis (IGA) for Management of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Needs Assessment Survey
Conclusions and Recommendations for Clinical Practice:
This needs assessment survey identified the topic priorities of clinicians and practitioners who use IGA for the management of children with CP. These results will guide the development of a clinical practice guideline on the use of IGA for the management of CP. (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Commentary on “PedBotHome: A Video Game–Based Robotic Ankle Device Created for Home Exercise in Children With Neurological Impairments”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
PedBotHome: A Video Game–Based Robotic Ankle Device Created for Home Exercise in Children With Neurological Impairments
Conclusions:
PedBotHome is a feasible device to engage children with static neurological injuries in ankle home exercise. This pilot study expands the paradigm for future innovative home-based robotic rehabilitation. (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Commentary on “Tool Use for Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Spanish Pediatric Physical Therapists”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Tool Use for Early Detection of Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Spanish Pediatric Physical Therapists
Conclusions:
Currently, pediatric physical therapists in Spain rely on clinical history and outdated tools to identify children with CP.
Digital Abstract available at: http://links.lww.com/PPT/A361 (English).
Digital Abstract available at: http://links.lww.com/PPT/A362 (Spanish). (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Commentary on “Intra- and Interrater Reliability of the Spanish Version of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-SP-88)”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Intra- and Interrater Reliability of the Spanish Version of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-SP-88)
Conclusions:
The results support the potential use of the GMFM-SP-88 as a reliable tool, having correlation with age and severity.
What this adds to the evidence:
The GMFM-SP-88 is a reliable outcome measure to assess gross motor function in cerebral palsy. The GMFM-SP is the only tool available in Spanish to assess gross motor function in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. The GMFM-SP-88 is a valuable resource for both Spanish physical therapists and researchers. (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Commentary on “Infants With Torticollis Who Changed Head Presentation During A Physical Therapy Episode”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Infants With Torticollis Who Changed Head Presentation During A Physical Therapy Episode
Conclusion:
Physical therapists should recognize that infants with CMT may change presentation but benefit from physical therapy to resolve symptoms.
Digital Abstract available at: http://links.lww.com/PPT/A366 (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Commentary on “Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Prospective Cohort Study”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Prospective Cohort Study
Conclusions:
This is the first prospective cohort study determining the prevalence of GERD in infants referred for evaluation of CMT. Further prospective studies are needed to determine whether early intervention and treatment of GERD improves outcomes in infants with CMT (see Supplemental Digital Content 1, available at: http://links.lww.com/PPT/A369). (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: RESEARCH REPORTS Source Type: research
Commentary on “The Short-term Effects of Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-analysis”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS Source Type: research
The Short-term Effects of Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-analysis
Conclusion:
Hippotherapy and THR can be used to treat lower-limb muscle spasticity in children with CP. However, repeated sessions did not show a better effect in reducing spasticity.
What this adds to the evidence:
This is the first meta-analysis to confirm that hippotherapy or THR can reduce lower-limb muscle spasticity in children with CP in the short term, but long-term effects on function still require further studies. (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS Source Type: research
Commentary on “Characteristics of Interventions to Improve Bone Health in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review”
No abstract available (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS Source Type: research
Characteristics of Interventions to Improve Bone Health in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Conclusion.
Bone interventions for individuals with CP have low OIs, and principles of mechanostat theory should be applied to exercise dosing. (Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy - April 1, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS Source Type: research
