Volume 34, Issue 4
09/29/22 • -1 min
1: Dana Tischler, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA
“Quality of Life, Participation, and Individualized Support in a Community-Based Yoga Class: A Case Series”
Physical therapy researchers in Utah have been trialling a ten-week yoga training class as therapy for children with impairments. In it, they assessed quality of life and participation with the help of doctor of physical therapy students who gave the children individualized support.
2: Noelle Moreau, PT PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Safety and Feasibility of 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) Testing in Children and Adolescents With Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
New insights about optimal use of the 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) test have emerged from a study among children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
3: Pamela Tucker PT DPT, Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, USA
Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training and Aquatic Physical Therapy in a Child With Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case Report
A case study of a child with the rare, variable condition Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (L-CHAD) brings encouragement that practical management strategies can bring big benefits.
4: Kari S. Kretch PT, DPT, PhD, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Developmental Surveillance Milestone Checklist Updates: “Learn the Signs. Act Early”—Implications for Physical Therapists
Physical therapist’s perspective on the Centers for Disease Control updated developmental assessment milestones.
5: Ramona ClarkeBExSci/BPhty, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
International Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile Sensitivity
An assessment of lower limb neurological testing in children, with recommendations on muscle strength, reflexes and tactile sensitivity.
6: Andrina Sabet PT ATP, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility Equity
And: Darrien Fann, Patient Self-Advocate, Cleveland OH, USA
Equality in mobility—irrespective of physical impairment—is the focus of a new program of information and communication aimed at establishing mobility equity as a human right
7: Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Research on Children With Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
World Health Organisation data on cerebral palsy services in low- and middle-income countries (discussed at the recent 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine) identified big geographical disparities and key areas for improvement in access to good therapy and research.
8: Sudha Srinivasan PT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Feasibility of Using Joystick-Operated Ride-on-Toys to Promote Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
While children who can’t walk can benefit from using a powered ride-on toy, those who have impairments not severe enough to prevent walking altogether can also benefit. This is according to a new study of powered mobility assistance among children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy using a mobility toy controlled by a single joystick.
9: Sofie Meijer MSc HU University of Applied Sciences, Master of Pediatric Physical Therapy program, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Reliability of Using a Smartphone Application to Objectify Skull Deformation
Research using a smartphone app called: the Skully Care App shows that smartphones can be used to quantify infant skull deformation.
10: Carole A Tucker, PT, PhD, Associate Dean of Research, Chair of Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
Enhancing the Content Validity of Self-Reported Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study
A study of self-efficacy in adolescents reports that measures to increase self-confidence among youngsters can help them achieve physical therapy goals.
1: Dana Tischler, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA
“Quality of Life, Participation, and Individualized Support in a Community-Based Yoga Class: A Case Series”
Physical therapy researchers in Utah have been trialling a ten-week yoga training class as therapy for children with impairments. In it, they assessed quality of life and participation with the help of doctor of physical therapy students who gave the children individualized support.
2: Noelle Moreau, PT PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Safety and Feasibility of 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) Testing in Children and Adolescents With Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
New insights about optimal use of the 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) test have emerged from a study among children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
3: Pamela Tucker PT DPT, Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, USA
Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training and Aquatic Physical Therapy in a Child With Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case Report
A case study of a child with the rare, variable condition Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (L-CHAD) brings encouragement that practical management strategies can bring big benefits.
4: Kari S. Kretch PT, DPT, PhD, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Developmental Surveillance Milestone Checklist Updates: “Learn the Signs. Act Early”—Implications for Physical Therapists
Physical therapist’s perspective on the Centers for Disease Control updated developmental assessment milestones.
5: Ramona ClarkeBExSci/BPhty, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
International Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile Sensitivity
An assessment of lower limb neurological testing in children, with recommendations on muscle strength, reflexes and tactile sensitivity.
6: Andrina Sabet PT ATP, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility Equity
And: Darrien Fann, Patient Self-Advocate, Cleveland OH, USA
Equality in mobility—irrespective of physical impairment—is the focus of a new program of information and communication aimed at establishing mobility equity as a human right
7: Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Research on Children With Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
World Health Organisation data on cerebral palsy services in low- and middle-income countries (discussed at the recent 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine) identified big geographical disparities and key areas for improvement in access to good therapy and research.
8: Sudha Srinivasan PT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Feasibility of Using Joystick-Operated Ride-on-Toys to Promote Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study
While children who can’t walk can benefit from using a powered ride-on toy, those who have impairments not severe enough to prevent walking altogether can also benefit. This is according to a new study of powered mobility assistance among children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy using a mobility toy controlled by a single joystick.
9: Sofie Meijer MSc HU University of Applied Sciences, Master of Pediatric Physical Therapy program, Utrecht, the Netherlands
Reliability of Using a Smartphone Application to Objectify Skull Deformation
Research using a smartphone app called: the Skully Care App shows that smartphones can be used to quantify infant skull deformation.
10: Carole A Tucker, PT, PhD, Associate Dean of Research, Chair of Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
Enhancing the Content Validity of Self-Reported Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study
A study of self-efficacy in adolescents reports that measures to increase self-confidence among youngsters can help them achieve physical therapy goals.
Previous Episode
Volume 34, Issue 3
1: Jaclyn Megan Sions, PT DPT PhD, Clinical Research Scientist, Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Characterizing Pain among Adolescents and Young Adults with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
Primary study objectives were to characterize pain and explore differences between adolescents and adults with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and evaluate associations between pain-related outcomes and mobility.
2: Diana Early, PT PhD PCS, Children’s Health, Dallas, TX
The Journey: Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Therapy Services for Children with Down Syndrome
The researchers identified and described parents’ expectations and perceptions of therapy services received by their children with Down syndrome
3: Courtney M Goldsbury, PT DPT PCS, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis Requiring Supplemental Physical Therapy Interventions
To describe supplemental intervention frequency in infants with congenital muscular torticollis and compare groups of infants who received first-choice intervention only to infants who received supplemental intervention.
4: Kelly R Greve, PT DPT PhD PCS, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati, OH
Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Physical Therapy Episode of Care
5: Luke Wakely, PhD, MHSc(Paed Physio), BAppSc(Physio), Department of Rural Health, The University of Newcastle, Tamworth, NSW, Australia
A Survey of Parents’ and Carers’ Perceptions of Parenting a Child with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
To explore parents’ and carers’ perceptions of parenting a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip.
6: Rebecca Kern PT DPT, Dept of Rehab & Neurosciences, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Student Support Programs and Services
Seated outcome measures in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
To study the feasibility of seated trunk strength using hand held dynamometry and care giver reported subjective functional independence measures in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
7: Mitch Wolden, PT DPT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, University of Jamestown, Fargo, ND
Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale
Our purpose was to examine the reliability and validity of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale and develop a shorter, modified version.
8: Kimberly D Wynarczuk, PT PhD MPH, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA
The How and the Why of Including Children: Experiential Learning in Teaching Physical Therapy Students
This study describes experiential learning activities with children and the rationale for using experiential learning.
9: Jennifer Price PT DPT, Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA, and Tonya Y. Miller, PT, DPT, PhD Program Lead, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology
The Impact of an Overnight Summer Camp on the Quality of Life for Individuals Who Require Ventilatory Support.
The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of a camp experience for individuals who require ventilatory support.
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION
1. Amy Bailes, PT PhD
Director of Physical Therapy Research, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
“Inpatient Physical Therapy After Orthopedic Lower Extremity Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy”
A new study in Pediatric Physical Therapy reveals the proportion of children with cerebral palsy having physical therapy during inpatient stay after their orthopedic lower extremity surgery. The value of such therapy to inpatient care is discussed by lead author Amy Bailes.
2. Rachel Bican, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
“Comparison of Gross Motor Outcomes Between Children With Cerebral Palsy From Appalachian and Non-Appalachian Counties”
Pediatric Physical Therapy researcher Rachel Bican talks about her investigation of cerebral palsy outcomes in the US Appalachian area compared to nearby non-Apalachian regions.
3. Nancy Lennon, PT DPT MS
Department of Orthopedics, Division of Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services, Nemours Children’s Health, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
“Factors Associated With Short-Term Recovery Following Single-Event Multilevel Surgery for Children With Cerebral Palsy.”
Nancy Lennon talks about her group’s research findings of the effect of physical therapy on the outcome of single event multilevel surgery performed to improve motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
4. Natalie Fairbairn, MPH/MHM, OT
Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
“Risk of Developmental Coordination Disorder in 8- and 9-Year-Olds Following Newborn Cardiac and Non–Cardiac Surgery”
Natalie Fairbairn discusses the risks her group found of cardiac and non-cardiac surgery on newborn babies—in particular its effect on developmental co-ordination disorder.
5. James E Gehringer, PhD
Research Assistant Professor Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
“Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training in Virtual Reality: A Feasibility Study”
James Gehringer explains how his group integrated virtual reality with Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training (HABIT) for treating unilateral cerebral palsy. The research appeared to overcome some of the frequently encountered barriers to progress.
6. Johannes J Noordstar, PhD MSc,
Assistant Professor, Center for Child Development, Exercise & Physical Literacy, Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre, Utrecht University, Netherlands.
“Is Measuring Physical Literacy in School-Aged Children With Cystic Fibrosis or Congenital Heart Disease Needed?”
Physical therapy researcher Johannes Noordstar talks about his group’s research on whether “physical literacy” should be assessed in school-age children with cystic fibrosis or congenital heart disease.
7. Helen Carey, PT DHSc PCS
College of Health Sciences, University of Indianapolis, Indiana USA
“Early Developmental Trends in High-Risk Neonates Later Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder”
Helen Carey talks about her findings (published in Pediatric Physical Therapy) from a study of high-risk neonates showing how autism spectrum disorder can be detected very early in life.
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