Pediatric Physical Therapy published research comparing postural stability during static upright standing between 45 children with cerebral palsy (CP) and 45 age-matched peers with typical development (TD) ages 5-12 years old. A posturography device was used for assessment. Postural stability was evaluated under 4 sensory conditions: eyes open and eyes closed on a firm surface; […]
Child Development and Neurology has published research on using magnetoencephalography (MEG) to examine the neural oscillatory responses of the sensorimotor cortices during the motor planning and movement execution stages of 13 children with typical development and 13 children with cerebral palsy (CP). The children had to perform knee extension while MEG recordings were acquired. The […]
Here are some simple suggestions to increase family (child, parents, siblings, other care givers, etc.) involvement in a child’s therapy plan of care: 1. Ask the family what their goals are in terms of therapy. Collaborate to create appropriate goals. 2. Take your time and be attentive. Don’t rush the family when talking about the […]
I came across an excellent FREE resource on adaptive equipment and rehabilitation technology. I was reading the Rifton Newsletter (which is also a great resource) at http://www.rifton.com/adaptive-mobility-blog. In one of the articles, the author referred to a digital magazine article from the NRRTS – National Registration of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers. The first article I read was […]
A group of researchers at the CanChild Centre in Canada completed research comparing child focused therapy and context focused therapy for children with cerebral palsy. The participants included 128 children with cerebral palsy who received one sessions of therapy per week by an OT or PT of either child focused therapy or context focused therapy. […]
The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published research on the effects of the modulation of optic flow speed on gait parameters in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Optic flow is the pattern of motion perceived at the retina, which specifies the direction of locomotion and provides vital feedback concerning an individual’s regulation of walking velocity. Gait analysis was completed […]
It can be difficult for some children to complete two tasks at one time (dual task conditions). In the school setting, the task of walking and carrying school supplies, lunch tray or textbooks is a common occurrence. Here is some recent research that was conducted to evaluate the effects of dual task constraints on walking and bimanual […]
When recommending exercise and sports participation for children with cerebral palsy, there are many factors to consider. Research is constantly being collected and analyzed on the benefits of physical activity for people with cerebral palsy. One topic is the use of muscle strengthening exercises. Some current research states that progressive resistance exercises has been shown […]
