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Informing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Children and Youth With Down Syndrome: A Survey of Key Partners. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Erin Wentz,Ashley Conklin,Kathy Martin,Julia Looper,Nora Shields,Alyssa Fiss
PURPOSE The purpose of this work was to describe input from key partners to inform the scope and priorities for a clinical practice guideline (CPG) pertaining to physical therapy services provided to children and youth with Down syndrome (DS). METHODS A 68-item survey was completed by interventionists and parents (n = 296) of children and youth with DS. RESULTS The most prevalent physical therapy interventions
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Agreement Between the Gross Motor Ability Estimator-2 and the Gross Motor Ability Estimator-3 in Young Children With Cerebral Palsy. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Samuel R Pierce,Julie Skorup,Thubi H A Kolobe,Beth A Smith,Laura A Prosser
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the agreement between Gross Motor Ability Estimator-2 (GMAE-2) and Gross Motor Ability Estimator-3 (GMAE-3) calculations of Gross Motor Function Measure-66 (GMFM-66) scores in infants and young children with cerebral palsy. METHODS Data from 53 children 5 to 53 months of age were analyzed. Agreement between GMFM-66 scores using the GMAE-2 and the GMAE-3
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The Relationship Between Elbow Flexion Postures and Overhead Reaching in Birth Brachial Plexus Injuries. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 T R Goins,John Fox,Katherine Saul,Cindy Servello,Jane E Sullivan
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of alterations in muscle length of the biceps in various elbow postures during shoulder elevation and muscle activation. METHODS Participants aged 5 years and older with a birth brachial plexus injury were asked to perform elevation shoulder (abduction and flexion) in 7 elbow conditions. Surface electromyography was applied to bilateral biceps
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School-Based Therapists' Perspectives of Wheelchair Use in US Schools: A Survey Study. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Lisa K Kenyon,Lindsay Straw,Maura Wassermann,Erin L Yasick,Angela L Kiger
PURPOSE To gather information concerning the current state of students' wheelchair (WC) use in US schools from the perspective of school-based therapists. METHODS This descriptive study used a Web-based survey to gather information regarding factors that facilitated or hindered student WC use at school, the frequency at which various tasks related to WC provision were performed, and factors that would
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Ready, Set, Move! Tracking Children's Modified Ride-On Car Use With a Custom Data Logger. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Sarah M Dean-Hergert,Christina Papazian,Rebecca Barchus,Chelsea Barroero,Wendy Schnare,Samuel W Logan,Heather A Feldner,Kyle N Winfree
PURPOSE To create and implement a next-generation, custom data logger to automatically track modified ride-on car (MROC) use in home and community settings, establish feasibility of long-term remote collection of community MROC use data, describe trends of MROC use, and explore parent perception of the MROC. METHODS In this descriptive study, a custom data logger was constructed and integrated into
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Effect of Early Physical Therapy on Children of School Age With Hematological Cancer: A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Yuma Sonoda,Ryo Tobita,Yuhachi Ikeda,Takashi Taga
PURPOSE Although physical therapy (PT) positively impacts exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with hematological cancers, the optimal time for intervention is unknown. We compared the effects of PT administered before and after initial cancer treatment on the exercise capacity and HRQOL of children with hematological cancer. METHODS The participants were allocated
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Early Motor Delays During the First 2 Years of Life in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Kara J Nies,Jane Baldwin,Maninderjit Kaur
PURPOSE To summarize and appraise the emerging evidence on early motor skills of infants later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and the association of early motor delays to later ASD diagnosis/characteristics. METHODS A literature search was conducted for studies published from 2000 to 2023 on the motor skills of infants later diagnosed with ASD, followed by screening and data extraction
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Commentary on "Fidelity of Delivery in a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial of Intervention Efficacy for Infants With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Emily J Quinn,Bethany M Sloane,Elvira Manelyuk,Will Waldon
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Fidelity of Delivery in a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial of Intervention Efficacy for Infants With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Kimberley Scott,Leanne Sakzewski,Jenny Ziviani,Jill C Heathcock,Roslyn N Boyd
PURPOSE To investigate the reliability of a measure of fidelity of therapist delivery, quantify fidelity of delivery, and determine factors impacting fidelity in the Rehabilitation EArly for Congenital Hemiplegia (REACH) clinical trial. METHODS Ninety-five infants (aged 3-9 months) with unilateral cerebral palsy participated in the REACH clinical trial. The Therapist Fidelity Checklist (TFC) evaluated
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The Head Control Scale: Responsiveness and Concurrent Validity With the Alberta Infant Motor Scale. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Jodi Thomas,Elaine Rosen,Helene Dumas
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the Head Control Scale's (HCS's) responsiveness and concurrent validity with the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS). METHODS The HCS and the AIMS were administered to 50 infants and young children. Thirty children were reevaluated at hospital discharge or at 18 months of age. RESULTS A statistically significant positive change was noted in mean score
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Commentary on "Technical Factors That May Influence mHealth Adherence in Children With Chronic Pulmonary Diseases: Scoping Review". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 LeighAnn Smart,Anna Sladkey,Kirsten McGowan
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Commentary on "Muscle Properties, Gross Motor Performance, and Quality of Life in Children With Sickle Cell Disease". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Ben Reader,Melana Tysowsky
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Commentary on "The Head Control Scale: Responsiveness and Concurrent Validity With the Alberta Infant Motor Scale". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Barbara Sargent,Tracy Y Chang,Loretta Staudt
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Daily Quantity and Kinematic Characteristics of Leg Movement in a Child With SMA (2 Copies SMN2). Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Melissa McIntyre,Lauren Dunn,Jed David,Ceri Devine,Beth A Smith
PURPOSE This case report describes daily leg movement quantity and kinematic characteristics of a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with 2 copies of SMN2, who was symptomatic at the time of treatment with disease-modifying therapies. KEY POINTS Compared with infants with typical development, this child had differing values for leg movement quantity, duration, average acceleration, and peak acceleration
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No Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy, But Do Their Experiences Matter More? Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Eric Williamson
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Pediatric Balance Scale: Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation Into Greek. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Theofani A Bania,Paraskevi Gkoutsidou,Evdokia Billis,Sofia Lampropoulou
PURPOSE Cross-cultural adaptation of the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) into Greek. METHODS The PBS was forward-back translated and evaluated for content equivalence. The Greek PBS (PBSGR) was administered to children with movement impairments by 2 pediatric physical therapists. The scale was readministered to the same children after 3 weeks (test-retest reliability) and to children with typical development
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Commentary on "Effect of Adaptive Seating Systems on Postural Control and Activity Performance: A Systematic Review". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Erin Wentzell,Annie Golovcsenko,Riga Dunne
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Effect of Adaptive Seating Systems on Postural Control and Activity Performance: A Systematic Review. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Bishnu Dutta Acharya,Arpita Karki,Saipin Prasertsukdee,Darren Reed,Lal Rawal,Prem Laxmi Baniya,Roslyn N Boyd
PURPOSE To systematically review the effectiveness of adaptive seating systems on sitting posture, postural control, and seated activity performance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS From 5 databases, 3 of 21 (14%) articles were of good quality based on the Downs and Black checklist. Commercial modular contoured seating and paper-based low-cost, and contoured foam seating
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Commentary on "Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Clinical Trial: A Quantitative Report on Study Engagement and Strategies". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Sudha Srinivasan,Heather Dwyer
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Commentary on "Pediatric Balance Scale: Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation Into Greek". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Jennifer Priore,Margaret Mazzone
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2022 APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Lecture: Clinicians and Researchers Collaborate to Implement a Segmental Approach to Trunk Control. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Catie Christensen,Danielle Moeske Bellows
The aim of this special communication is to describe a clinician/researcher collaboration that supported implementation of the segmental approach to trunk control into physical therapy practice at a large, multisite, pediatric hospital. A 6-phase, multifaceted iterative process including use of educational strategies, the knowledge-to-action (KTA) cycle, the Consolidated Framework for Implementation
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Muscle Properties, Gross Motor Performance, and Quality of Life in Children With Sickle Cell Disease. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Kelly Rock,Simon Ho,Vicki L Gray,Odessa Addison,Teresa York,Diane Keegan Wells,Holly DeLuca,Victoria Marchese
PURPOSE To explore muscle properties, gross motor performance, and quality of life (QoL) in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) compared with controls and to assess relationships among these outcomes. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 24 children assessed muscle properties including: knee extension strength by dynamometry; vastus lateralis (VL) and rectus femoris (RF) muscle thickness by ultrasonography;
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Effect of Active Motor Learning Interventions on Gross Motor Function and Mobility in Children Aged 2 to 6 Years With Bilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Kate L McLeod,Megan Thorley,Sarah E Reedman,Mark D Chatfield,Leanne Sakzewski
PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review is to identify evidence-based interventions to promote active motor learning in children aged 2 to 6 years with bilateral cerebral palsy. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS Seven randomized clinical trials of active motor learning interventions targeting gross motor function and mobility were included. Two studies compared context-focused therapy to child-focused therapy
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Technical Factors That May Influence mHealth Adherence in Children With Chronic Pulmonary Diseases: Scoping Review. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Vaia Sapouna,Zacharias Dimitriadis,Konstantinos Douros,Eleni Kapreli,Eleni A Kortianou
PURPOSE To synthesize the technical factors influencing adherence to nonpharmacological treatment (NPhT) in children with chronic pulmonary diseases (CPDs), using mobile health (mHealth) technology. METHODS Five electronic databases were searched from inception to October 12, 2022, with terms related to pediatrics, CPDs, adherence, NPhT, and mHealth. The methodological quality was assessed using the
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Clinical Trial: A Quantitative Report on Study Engagement and Strategies. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Shaaron E Brown,Meagan Miller,Jodi Darring,Ketaki Inamdar,Arya Salgaonkar,Jennifer C Burnsed,Richard D Stevenson,Mary S Shall,Amy D Harper,Karen D Hendricks-Munoz,Leroy R Thacker,Meg Hyde,Stacey C Dusing
INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic impacted clinical research worldwide potentially altering research findings. The study purpose was to measure the effect of the pandemic on recruitment, retention, assessment, and intervention completion rates. METHODS Enrollment and participation data from a clinical trial evaluating efficacy of a physical therapy intervention for high-risk preterm infants were compared
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Commentary on "Predictors of Risk for Cerebral Palsy: A Review". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Ashleigh Hines,Cathy Morgan,Alex Griffin
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Commentary on "Pediatric Walking Speed Normal Reference Values in a Local Population". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Lynn M Jeffries,Alisa Brewer,Alyssa Pfeifle
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Commentary on "Pain Neuroscience Education in Elementary and Middle Schools". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Mary Swiggum,Stacey Caplan
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Commentary on "A Systematic Review of Multisensory Stimulation on Procedural Pain Among Preterm Neonates". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Diane Versaw-Barnes,Yasmin Broomand Khoshbacht,Sally Morsbach
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Commentary on "Influence of Modified Instructions on Locomotion Subtest Scores Using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Hsiao-I Kuo,Tzu-Ping Chen
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Commentary on "Early Identification of Atypical Motor Performance of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Mary Beth Mandich,Karly Bitters
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Commentary on "Clinical Outcomes of an Intensity Program for Children With Movement Challenges". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Danielle M Bellows,Catie Christensen,Deborah Welch
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Changing Practice: Clinical Application of Resistance Training Evidence for Children With Cerebral Palsy. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 James B Hedgecock,Nicole M Harris,Mary Jane Rapport
PURPOSE Describe the development and application of a progressive resistance exercise (PRE) program for children with cerebral palsy (CP), which became a standard care model at an urban specialty hospital network. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS Muscle structure and performance have been shown to impact function and participation in children with CP. Use of PRE to achieve function and participation goals is
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A Systematic Review of Multisensory Stimulation on Procedural Pain Among Preterm Neonates. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Neha Sharma,Asir John Samuel
PURPOSE This systematic review aims to evaluate the quality of studies and synthesize the literature on multisensory stimulation (MSS) on procedural pain among hospitalized preterm neonates. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS Search strategies were applied to PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and PEDro. A total of 414 studies were identified, 104 were screened, and 4 were included. Two independent reviewers extracted
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Pain Neuroscience Education in Elementary and Middle Schools Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Adriaan Louw, Colleen Louw, Jessie Podalak, Kory Zimney, Jen DeLorenzo, Nicholas Maiers, Emilio J. Puentedura, Paul Mintken
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to deliver pain neuroscience education (PNE) to participants in grades 3 to 8 to determine whether participants in these grades had positive shifts in pain knowledge and beliefs. Methods: Three hundred twenty participants, grades 3 to 8, received a 1-time, 30-minute PNE lecture. The Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire and the Health Care Provider's Pain and
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Pain Neuroscience Education in Elementary and Middle Schools. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Adriaan Louw,Colleen Louw,Jessie Podalak,Kory Zimney,Jen DeLorenzo,Nicholas Maiers,Emilio J Puentedura,Paul Mintken
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to deliver pain neuroscience education (PNE) to participants in grades 3 to 8 to determine whether participants in these grades had positive shifts in pain knowledge and beliefs. METHODS Three hundred twenty participants, grades 3 to 8, received a 1-time, 30-minute PNE lecture. The Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire and the Health Care Provider's Pain and Impairment
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Predictors of Risk for Cerebral Palsy: A Review Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Tanochni Mohanty, Sibi Daniel Joseph, Pradeep Kumar Gunasekaran, Srinivasa Murthy Doreswamy, Lokesh Saini
Purpose: To identify the earliest predictors of risk for diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using various databases. The publications were reviewed to identify risk factors for CP from conception to early infancy. Studies were critically appraised with Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines for quality appraisal and evaluated for risk of bias using
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Early Identification of Atypical Motor Performance of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Kara Boynewicz, Suzann K. Campbell, Alyson Chroust
Purpose: To investigate the association between prenatal opioid exposure (POE) and newborn infants' motor performance to aid in the early identification of developmental delays. Methods: Nineteen infants with POE requiring pharmacological treatment, 27 infants with POE without pharmacological treatment, and 25 infants without POE were assessed via the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP). Results:
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I Would Like to Do It Very Much! Leisure Participation Patterns and Determinants of Brazilian Children and Adolescents With Physical Disabilities Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-25 Deisiane Oliveira Souto, Cristina dos Santos Cardoso de Sa, Flaviana Kelly de Lima Maciel, Fabio Vila-Nova, Mariane Gonçalves de Souza, Rafaela Guimarães Ferreira, Egmar Longo, Hércules Ribeiro Leite
Purpose: To describe the patterns, preferences, and predictors of participation in leisure activities of children and young people with physical disabilities from Brazil. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that included 50 children/young people with physical disabilities from the southeast of Brazil. The children were assessed using the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment and
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I Would Like to Do It Very Much! Leisure Participation Patterns and Determinants of Brazilian Children and Adolescents With Physical Disabilities. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Deisiane Oliveira Souto,Cristina Dos Santos Cardoso de Sa,Flaviana Kelly de Lima Maciel,Fabio Vila-Nova,Mariane Gonçalves de Souza,Rafaela Guimarães Ferreira,Egmar Longo,Hércules Ribeiro Leite
PURPOSE To describe the patterns, preferences, and predictors of participation in leisure activities of children and young people with physical disabilities from Brazil. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that included 50 children/young people with physical disabilities from the southeast of Brazil. The children were assessed using the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment and Preferences
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START-Play Physical Therapy Intervention Indirectly Impacts Cognition Through Changes in Early Motor-Based Problem-Solving Skills Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Natalie A. Koziol, Kari S. Kretch, Regina T. Harbourne, Michele A. Lobo, Sarah W. McCoy, Rebecca Molinini, Lin-Ya Hsu, Iryna Babik, Andrea Baraldi Cunha, Sandra L. Willett, James A. Bovaird, Stacey C. Dusing
Purpose: This study tested whether the Sitting Together and Reaching to Play (START-Play) physical therapy intervention indirectly impacts cognition through changes in perceptual-motor skills in infants with motor delays. Methods: Participants were 50 infants with motor delays randomly assigned to START-Play plus Usual Care Early Intervention (UC-EI) or UC-EI only. Infants' perceptual-motor and cognitive
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Team Approach to Delayed Pediatric Vestibular Diagnosis: A Case Study Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Tyler Reaves, Rebecca Bliss, Dana Chole, Jeff Bridges
Background and Purpose: This report highlights the challenges of diagnosing pediatric vestibular neuritis following dental treatment and addressing fear avoidance behaviors. Case Description: An 11-year-old boy came to physical therapy with vestibular dysfunction following dental treatment that was unable to be diagnosed by emergency department staff. The participant received multispecialty treatment
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Clinical Outcomes of an Intensity Program for Children With Movement Challenges Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Joseph Schreiber, John Wenskovitch, Janice Belt, Amy O'Donnell, Debra Wolf
Purpose: Physical therapists at an outpatient pediatric facility developed and implemented an Intensity Program for children with movement challenges. The program was initiated on the basis of best evidence, parent advocacy, and clinician expertise. The purpose of this investigation is to analyze outcome data gathered from the program since 2012 to determine the effect of the program along with any
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Pediatric Walking Speed Normal Reference Values in a Local Population Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Janette M. Cadieux, Sarah L. Pyhala, Jeffrey V. Johnson
Purpose: This study's aim was to develop a local walking speed norm using the 10-m walk test (10MWT) for 5- to 17-year-old children and youth who are developing typically. Methods: Healthy child and adolescent participants were recruited from schools in one rural Alaska school district. The 10MWT was performed using a 2 repetitions per speed protocol. Outcome measures were average time for the normal
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Influence of Modified Instructions on Locomotion Subtest Scores Using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-19 Deanne Fay, Emily Schubbe, Andy Albrecht
Purpose: The current study assessed whether changes in verbal and visual cues used to clarify requirements of the task would result in significant score differences on the Locomotion subtest of the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition (PDMS-2), in children aged 2.5 to 5 years. Methods: The Locomotion subtest of the PDMS-2 was administered twice, 2 to 10 days apart, to 37 children. Age-matched
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Informing the Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline: A Systematic Review Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Adrianna Castilla, Mariah Gonzalez, Lynn Kysh, Barbara Sargent
Purpose: To systematically review current evidence on the physical therapy assessment, intervention, and prognosis of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) to inform the update to the 2018 CMT Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG). Methods: Six databases were searched for studies that informed assessment, intervention, and prognosis for physical therapy management of infants with CMT. Results: Fifteen
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Effects of Hippotherapy on Postural Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Fernanda Peia, Nathalie Caroline Veiga, Ana Paula Gomes, Bruna Neves dos Santos, Nívia Maria Silva Marques, Igor Phillip dos Santos Glória, Juliana Barbosa Goulardins
Purpose: To summarize and update the current knowledge on the effectiveness of hippotherapy on postural control in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Using a systematic review methodology, the electronic databases PubMed, Virtual Health Library, PEDro, Scielo, Embase, and Web of Science were searched for eligible articles from 2011 up to September 2021. Quality assessment of eligible studies
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The Influence of the Weight of the Backpack on the Biomechanics of the Child and Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With a Meta-Regression Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Ferran Cuenca-Martínez, Clovis Varangot-Reille, Joaquín Calatayud, Luis Suso-Martí, Cristina Salar-Andreu, Pedro Gargallo, María Blanco-Díaz, José Casaña
Purpose: To evaluate and explore the influence of the weight of a backpack on standing posture and gait in children and adolescents. Methods: We conducted a search of MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Web of Science, with the last search in July 2021. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated
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Caregiver Perceptions of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Therapy Program: A Qualitative Study Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Jamie B. Hall, Dana Chole, Taylor C. Pruitt, Kylie Linkeman
Purpose: To explore perceptions of caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental conditions participating in an interdisciplinary intensive therapy program. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were completed with caregivers. The intensive program consisted of occupational, physical, and/or speech therapy 3 to 6.5 hours/day, 3 to 5 days/week, for 4 weeks. Team-based collaborative goal setting was
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Association Between Baby Walker Use and Infant Functional Motor Development Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Piotr Janusz, Dagmara Pikulska, Natalia Kapska, Marta Kaniowska, Marta Darcz, Bartłomiej Bykowski, Weronika Ekwińska, Emilia Stachowiak, Tomasz Kotwicki, Milud Shadi
Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the association between baby walker use and infant motor development, quality of gait, and potential development of lower extremity deformities. Methods: An anonymous survey was conducted among 6874 parents and legal guardians regarding the use of baby walkers, their children's development, and the occurrence of lower extremity deformities and gait
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Barriers and Facilitators to the Acceptance of eHealth Interventions by Dutch Pediatric Physical Therapists in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Approach Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Maud Pelckmans, Petra Nijmolen, Manon Bloemen, Eline Kuijpers, Agnes Meershoek, Eugene Rameckers
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic created an urgent need for eHealth as the relevance of infection control and social distancing continues. Evidence describing the acceptability of implementing eHealth into pediatric physical therapy services is limited. Purpose: To investigate the determinants of eHealth acceptance by Dutch pediatric physical therapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A
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Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education: Recommendations and Action Items Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Marisa Birkmeier, Heather Lundeen, Jennifer Furze, James G. Moore, Lisa Dannemiller, Deborah Anderson
Purpose: This special communication identifies evidence-based recommendations and offers action items to facilitate the uptake of new knowledge from the National Study of Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education (NSE-Peds). Summary of Key Points: The NSE-Peds identified a conceptual framework consisting of 4 key dimensions and associated elements that dynamically interact to prepare future
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Development and Initial Evaluation of a Soft Ankle Support for Children With Ankle Impairments Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Danielle A. Civil, Julie M. Orlando, Andrea B. Cunha, Bai Li, Michele A. Lobo
Purpose: Develop and initially evaluate a soft ankle support (SAS) garment for children with ankle impairments. Description of Cases: Two participants were evaluated at baseline and interviews with their parent(s) to identify wants and needs for the SAS. The SAS was developed and evaluated via participant report and functional measures in barefoot, ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and SAS conditions. Outcomes:
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Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Children With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Case Series Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Bethany M. Sloane, Felicity Case, Emily Quinn, Hannah Sanford-Keller, Samuel W. Logan
Purpose: To describe a pilot clinical case series of a modified ride-on car (MROC) intervention on mobility and alertness for young children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Methods: Four young children with PIMD participated in 4 baseline observations and 5 intervention sessions (A-B design). Data collection occurred via video. Assessment of mobility and alertness duration
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Development and Initial Evaluation of a Soft Ankle Support for Children With Ankle Impairments. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Danielle A Civil,Julie M Orlando,Andrea B Cunha,Bai Li,Michele A Lobo
PURPOSE Develop and initially evaluate a soft ankle support (SAS) garment for children with ankle impairments. DESCRIPTION OF CASES Two participants were evaluated at baseline and interviews with their parent(s) to identify wants and needs for the SAS. The SAS was developed and evaluated via participant report and functional measures in barefoot, ankle-foot orthosis (AFO), and SAS conditions. OUTCOMES
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Commentary on "The Influence of the Weight of the Backpack on the Biomechanics of the Child and Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With a Meta-Regression". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Frances E Kistner,Jennifer McParland,Monica Bruno
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Commentary on "Physical Fitness Among Adolescents Who are Hispanic With Overweight or Obesity". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Emmanuel Bonney,Corri Stuyvenberg
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The Influence of the Weight of the Backpack on the Biomechanics of the Child and Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With a Meta-Regression. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Ferran Cuenca-Martínez,Clovis Varangot-Reille,Joaquín Calatayud,Luis Suso-Martí,Cristina Salar-Andreu,Pedro Gargallo,María Blanco-Díaz,José Casaña
PURPOSE To evaluate and explore the influence of the weight of a backpack on standing posture and gait in children and adolescents. METHODS We conducted a search of MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Web of Science, with the last search in July 2021. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated
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Association Between Baby Walker Use and Infant Functional Motor Development. Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Piotr Janusz,Dagmara Pikulska,Natalia Kapska,Marta Kaniowska,Marta Darcz,Bartłomiej Bykowski,Weronika Ekwińska,Emilia Stachowiak,Tomasz Kotwicki,Milud Shadi
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the association between baby walker use and infant motor development, quality of gait, and potential development of lower extremity deformities. METHODS An anonymous survey was conducted among 6874 parents and legal guardians regarding the use of baby walkers, their children's development, and the occurrence of lower extremity deformities and gait disorders
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Commentary on "Association Between Baby Walker Use and Infant Functional Motor Development". Pediatr. Phys. Ther. (IF 1.6) Pub Date : 2023-04-01 Nushka Remec,Wendy Eckersley,Beth A Smith