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Cerebral Palsy - Science topic
A heterogeneous group of nonprogressive motor disorders caused by chronic brain injuries that originate in the prenatal period, perinatal period, or first few years of life. The four major subtypes are spastic, athetoid, ataxic, and mixed cerebral palsy, with spastic forms being the most common. The motor disorder may range from difficulties with fine motor control to severe spasticity (see MUSCLE SPASTICITY) in all limbs. Spastic diplegia (Little disease) is the most common subtype, and is characterized by spasticity that is more prominent in the legs than in the arms. Pathologically, this condition may be associated with leukomalacia, periventricular. (From Dev Med Child Neurol 1998 Aug;40(8):520-7)
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This study will examine the determinants of income among individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in India, as well as the implications for income tax. People with cerebral palsy may have limitations in their economic and social opportunities, which can be impacted by factors such as age, gender, type of cerebral palsy, education level, social status,...
Introduction
Families of children with medical complexities, like cerebral palsy (CP), often interact with multiple service providers across healthcare, education, social services, and family support sectors. To navigate these services, families shoulder various responsibilities, such as managing appointments, understanding different service system...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological condition that affects mobility and motor control, presenting significant challenges for accurate diagnosis, particularly in cases of hemiplegia and diplegia. This study proposes a method of classification utilizing Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) to analyze time series force data obtained via an AMTI platform...
Objective
The aim of this report is to raise awareness of a rare inborn error of immunity (IEI) that can predispose to inflammatory disease and infection risk by describing a patient case.
Methods
We reviewed clinical findings, laboratory and pathology evaluations, and genetic results.
Results
A 13‐year‐old female patient with a history of premat...
Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) frequently face a range of intricate health challenges that go beyond their main condition. Respiratory problems represent one of the most crucial factors contributing to morbidity and mortality. This review employed a systematic approach to identify and collate recent findings on the respiratory microbio...
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of permanent neurologic disorders associated with injury to the brain during its development. The most common type of CP is spastic CP. Individuals with spastic CP commonly present with increased deep tendon reflexes, tremors, muscular hypertonicity, and weakness. Treatment aims to manage primary an...
Purpose/Objective: This study aims to investigate the parents’ perspectives of the social experiences of their daughters with a physical disability during adolescence. Research Method/Design: Parents of girls with a physical disability aged 7–26 were recruited through a combination of convenience, purposive, and snowball sampling. Semistructured in...
This study aimed to verify the validity and reproducibility of five vertical jump test (5VJT) as a more specific vertical jump height evaluation tool in elite Olympic and Paralympic sprinters. The present research was a cross-sectional study. For this, 49 sprinters participated, being eighteen with visual impairment, ten with cerebral palsy, seven...
Background/Objectives: Manual dexterity and hand strength are common challenges in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP), limiting the use of their affected upper limb and impacting daily activities. The efficacy of a long-duration Mirror Visual Feedback (MVF) program compared to Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) in addre...
Background: Precise upper limb movements required for daily activities rely on feedback and feedforward control mechanisms. In children with cerebral palsy (CP), damage to white matter tracts impairs motor execution and sensorimotor control. Most studies in CP have focused on motor execution deficits, whereas the relationship between feedforward co...
Rapunzel syndrome, a rare form of trichobezoar, may lead to significant bowel obstruction. The patient often presents with features of bowel obstruction, such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and distention. We report the case of a 13-year-old female with cerebral palsy who arrived at the emergency department with symptoms indicative of gastric outlet...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong neurological disorder caused by non-progressive brain damage occurring before, during, or shortly after birth. It affects approximately 1 in 500 live births worldwide, with spastic quadriplegia being one of its most severe forms (1). Characterized by debilitating motor dysfunction, spasticity, and postural abnormal...
Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate a novel EEG scoring system as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for brain injury in infants who had experienced perinatal asphyxia. Methods: The scoring system, based on a semi-quantitative approach, encompassed seven EEG parameters and their aggregate Dammiss score (DS) measured across seven time poi...
The proposed system is designed to harness the power of machine learning to enhance speech clarity and detect signs of pain, offering a dual-purpose solution tailored to the needs of individuals with cerebral palsy. At its core, the system uses techniques like Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCC) to capture the essential acoustic characterist...
Background
Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) experience acute and chronic health issues requiring lifespan primary care. This review aimed to investigate characteristics and utilization of general practitioner (GP) access by adults with CP. Secondary aims included exploring reasons prompting access, identifying interventions provided, and person...
BACKGROUND : Caregiving for a child with Cerebral Palsy is time consuming and stressful, often leading to psychosocial burden and lowering the quality of life of the caregiver. AIMS: To assess caregiver burden and Quality of life of primary caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) To make a comparison of the Quality of life and burden among...
Background
Radial Shock wave Therapy (rSWT) is one of the recent promising modalities that can effectively improve muscle tone, ROM, and enhance functional capacity. It can be used to augment the rehabilitation effectiveness in spastic CP children. So, enhance their engagement in community and participation in social activities and decrease economi...
The 6-PUS (P: prismatic joint; U: universal joint; S: spherical joint) parallel mechanism study in this paper is the core mechanism used in the rehabilitation robot for children with cerebral palsy, which has a dynamic platform that acts on the pelvis of the child with cerebral palsy to provide support for the child. The complexity of the parallel...
Aim
To explore the relationship between household poverty, inequality, and disability among children in rural Bangladesh.
Method
This was a matched case–control study in Shahjadpur, northern Sirajganj, Bangladesh. Children aged younger than 18 years with disabilities (i.e. cases: those with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hydrocephalus, muscular dys...
Assessing brain damage in children with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) is challenging, particularly in clinical settings. In this study, we developed and validated a deep learning-based pipeline to automatically quantify lesion-free brain volumes. Using T1-weighted and FLAIR MRI data from 35 patients (aged 5–15 years), we trained models to...
Neurological disorders affect the nervous system and can impair physical, cognitive, or emotional functions. They often result in challenges such as movement difficulties and the inability to perform daily activities. Common conditions include stroke, traumatic brain injury, and cerebral palsy. Physical therapy is a common approach to managing thes...
Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) often contend with a constellation of accompanying challenges, including intellectual disability, ophthalmologic deficits, hearing impairments, speech and language disorders, and oral-motor dysfunction. Intellectual disability, in particular, is a prevalent coexisting impairment in CP patients, impacting...
Objectives: The aim was to simultaneously investigate inflammatory biomarkers, neopterin, the kynurenine/tryptophan (Kyn/Trp) pathway, vitamin D (VitD), vitamin D binding protein (VDBP), and erythrocyte folate, in cerebral palsy (CP). Methods: A case–control study was conducted at Mersin University Hospital. Three- to ten-year-old patients with spa...
Peripheral magnetic stimulation (PMS) is commonly used for neurological conditions, but its effectiveness in enhancing functional mobility and morphology in children with spastic diplegia remains underexplored. This study assessed the impact of PMS with physical therapy (PT) versus PT alone on mobility and morphology in spastic diplegia. Forty-five...
Background/Objectives: Patients with physical disabilities, like cerebral palsy, the most common movement disorder in childhood, can benefit from instrumental therapy using piano. Playing the piano promotes the interaction between different brain regions and integrates motor skills, sensory skills, musical hearing, and emotions. A pilot music study...
Children with neurodevelopmental disabilities often struggle with motor control and stability, impacting their ability to perform functional tasks such as lifting and carrying objects. This study explores positional performance during bimanual box-lifting tasks in children aged 9–18 years with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A total of 83 particip...
Introduction: World Para Athletics classifies athletes with brain injury, cerebral palsy, and motor coordination impairments into Group Class 31 to 38. Para athletes who can run and jump but are affected by impairments such as athetosis, ataxia, and dystonia, which impact all four limbs and the trunk, are categorized as Class T36. Monitoring traini...
Preterm neonates face significant neurological risks due to incomplete brain development at birth. The third trimester is critical for brain maturation, and premature birth disrupts essential developmental processes, leading to long-term cognitive, motor, and sensory impairments. Key vulnerabilities include cortical underdevelopment, white matter d...
Background: Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising tool in paediatric rehabilitation, offering immersive, interactive environments that engage children and support therapeutic outcomes. For children with cerebral palsy (CP), a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting motor skills and coordination, VR-based interventions can provide engaging e...
Malformations of cortical development (MCDs) are a heterogeneous family of congenital brain malformations that originate from disturbed development of the cerebral cortex. MCDs can arise from primary genetic disorders that lead to dysfunction of the molecular processes controlling neuronal proliferation, neuronal migration, cortical folding, or cor...
The study conducted multidimensional data analysis on clinical records of 1,586 children with cerebral palsy to investigate the therapeutic value of immunotherapy in cerebral palsy rehabilitation and the advantages of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment. Using a multi-center, prospective cohort study design, a standardized...
Child's motor development is not an isolated process but it rather involves numerous other developmental aspects, such as cognitive and conative. The research is focused on defining the developmental principles of motor abilities and skills in children with prominent motor deficits who were diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). The research compares...
Introduction
Kinesio taping (KT) is a well-known rehabilitation therapy technique used for treating children with cerebral palsy. However, no meta-analysis of kinesio taping has been conducted specifically for this purpose. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to explore the effectiveness of kinesio taping in enhancing gross motor function,...
Background: Massage therapy is utilized to alleviate muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy, typically lasting at least 15 min per muscle group, which may result in lower family compliance with the home program. Objective: This study aimed to explore the impact of stretching alone or in combination with short-term massage on reducing ham...
Objective: To explore the challenges faced by caretakers while providing daily oral hygiene care to children with cerebral palsy (CP) using a qualitative framework. Design: A grounded theory qualitative study design was conducted from October 2023 to February 2024. Setting: Data were collected using pre-formed open-ended semi-structured interviews...
This study explores the needs of primary carers of children with disabilities (CWD) to guide the development of inclusive outreach programs at a university. Guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model, this research sought to explore the demographic profiles, perceived health needs, and the correlat...
Neonatal seizures, a leading neurological disorder, occur in 1 to 3 per 1000 live births, with higher incidence in premature infants. Despite advancements in neonatal care reducing mortality, long-term morbidity—such as cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and post-neonatal epilepsy—remains a significant concern. Neonatal seizures are predominantl...
The Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO‐OP) approach, a goal‐oriented intervention focused on participation, is designed to improve performance by addressing personal goals important to children and their families. Introduced in 2001, CO‐OP involves client‐chosen functional goals, identifying performance issues through a pro...
Introduction
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a paediatric disorder with permanent impairment of movement and posture with a prevalence of about 2.11 in 1000 births in the world. Given the therapeutic effect of hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy including lower extremities (HABIT-ILE) in children with CP, a systematic review of the available literature on t...
This case report documents the successful management of a patient named Meem, who initially presented with spastic quadriplegia, respiratory failure, and deglutition (swallowing) difficulties. Originally scheduled for bilateral cranioplasty, the patient underwent unilateral cranioplasty, resulting in significant improvements in respiratory function...
Objective
We aimed to synthesise existing literature on the health literacy of primary caregivers (PCGs) of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Design
Systematic review informed by Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.
Data sources
Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid EMBASE, CINAH...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong neurological condition caused by damage to the developing brain, often before or during birth. Despite decades of research, the medical community continues to focus on palliative treatments that manage symptoms rather than addressing the underlying pathology of CP. However, emerging evidence suggests that cranio-ce...
Background: An increasing amount of evidence, derived from both human epidemiological studies and animal research, suggests that exposure to maternal obesity in utero is linked to adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in the offspring. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and...
Background: Neonatal seizures continue to contribute significantly to neonatal mortality and morbidity in terms of sequelae and cerebral palsy. Aims and Objectives: The objectives of the study were as follows: Study of clinical and etiological profiles of neonates. To study the time of onset of seizures and its relation to etiology and to observe s...
Wasting, a form of malnutrition, continues to be a major childhood health challenge affecting over 50 million children annually. It remains more pronounced in the middle- and low-income countries and continues to pose a great threat to child survival; approximately 800,000 deaths due to wasting worldwide per year. Caregivers may play key roles in e...
The treatment strategies are based on hypotheses about the aetiology of the pathology. These hypotheses remain unchanged, even if our treatment does not always bring the desired success. The cause of these less satisfactory results is often not investigated. New findings from modern literature can also go unnoticed for a long time. We should questi...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neuromotor disorder which can lead to walking difficulties. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is approved by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for managing foot drop in upper motor neuron disorders, however there is limited evidence for its use in CP. We discuss a cohort of 26 patients with...
ABSTRACT
There is currently an increasing demand for chronic inflammation to be recognized as a comorbidity in cerebral palsy (CP). A broad immunomodulatory and
anti- inflammatory strategy in therapy management should be introduced into daily care. Vitamin D status is increasingly recognized as an important aspect,
as the steroid hormone is attribu...
Background: In patients with cerebral palsy (CP), spastic hip is a prevalent complication. Various surgical approaches, including pelvic osteotomy (PO), femoral osteotomy (FO), combined femoral and pelvic osteotomy (CFPO), and soft tissue surgery (STS), have been used to address this problem. This systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to...
Ataxic Cerebral Palsy Managed Through Ayurveda:
Insights from a Case Report
Objective
The purposes of this study were to (1) investigate muscle co-contraction during aquatic (Wet) and conventional (Dry) treadmill walking at various speeds in typically developing (TD) and children with cerebral palsy (CP) and (2) explore how the clinical interpretation of co-contraction, using co-contraction indices (CCI), may vary dependin...
Background: Gross motor skills are very important for functional independence and others developmental milestone. Delays in this domain are more pronounced than in other domains in early age, for healthy developmental trajectories, so very early detection is imperative for every parent with a newborn. This study identify risk factors that affect gr...
Background: The primary goal of our study is to assess the national US prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), along with its socio-demographic characteristics, severity, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric disorders, using data from the 2020–2021 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH). Methods: We analyzed 2020–2021 NSCH data to es...
Introduction
Lower limb exoskeleton robots for young children with cerebral palsy (CP) are crucial to support earlier rehabilitation that is more beneficial than later. For safety reasons, pediatric exoskeletons are usually equipped with body weight support (BWS) devices to help young patients maintain balance. However, existing pediatric exoskelet...
Background
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a birth-related non-progressive neuromotor brain disorder characterized by abnormalities of muscular tonicity, gross and fine motor skills, gait, and posture. It impacts motor control and muscle performance, which are emergent rehabilitation challenges in cerebral palsy children. Mirror therapy (MT) and transcrania...
This review examines the existing literature regarding the utilization of combat sports in virtual reality (VR) for disease rehabilitation and adaptive physical activity. A total of 18 studies were obtained from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The results suggest that Boxing, the most studied combat sport in VR systems, has been primarily...
Neonatal encephalopathy suspected to be due to hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (NESHIE) carries the risk of death or severe disability (cognitive defects and cerebral palsy). Previous genetic studies on NESHIE have predominantly focused on exomes or targeted genes. The objective of this study was to identify genetic variants associated with modera...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex neurological disorder arising from early brain damage, often linked to hypoxia and cranial hyperostosis. This study introduces groundbreaking CT scan findings, revealing structural brain and skull anomalies that play a crucial role in CP diagnosis. The research highlights cerebral atrophy, widened sulci, asymmetrica...
Background/Objectives: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disorder, with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) presenting with asymmetrical motor function that can cause decreased upper limb function. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is an evidence-based intervention that addresses upper limb functional limitations, but furt...
Background/Objectives: This study investigates the lived experiences of Korean parents caring for children with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities, focusing on the challenges they face. It highlights systemic and societal factors, including gaps in diagnostic processes, financial support, access to information, and inclusive education. Me...
Introduction
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) taken orally is frequently utilized to enhance functional ability and independence in cerebral palsy (CP); nonetheless, there is a lack of current evidence regarding the efficacy of oral CHM in treating CP. Additionally, the general complexities of CHM prescriptions often obscure the underlying mechanisms....
Background/Objectives: The Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) is a standardized neurologic exam for infants between 2 and 24 months. Scores can be compared to optimality cutoffs as one component to support an early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP). Some prognosis is also possible for infants diagnosed with CP. We aimed to understand...
Introduction
For adolescents with brain injury, challenges with social function often persist into adulthood, impacting social participation and quality of life. The Programme for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) is a manualised group-based intervention with preliminary evidence demonstrating improved social knowledge and p...
Aim
To determine the landscape of recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for cerebral palsy (CP)‐related research regarding lifespan issues.
Method
This longitudinal study examined NIH funding for CP‐related research between 2014 and 2023, particularly focusing on lifespan issues. We searched NIH databases Research Portfolio Online Rep...
This study examines how the use of postural and mobility devices evolves in home environments for children with GMFCS IV cerebral palsy, focusing on parents’ perspectives on benefits, outcomes, and challenges. As children grow, changes in muscle strength, motor function, and daily activity demands necessitate adjustments in assistive devices to mai...
Objective
The objective of this study is to determine the impact of an intensive and a less intensive speech therapy regimen on pediatric sialorrhea patient and caregiver quality of life (QoL) as described by drooling impact scales (DIS).
Methods
A retrospective chart review included all pediatric patients from a secretion management clinic. There...
Background: Hamstring tightness in diplegic cerebral palsy significantly impacts mobility, leading to difficulties in walking and posture control. Spasticity-induced contractures restrict knee extension, exacerbating movement limitations. Various physiotherapeutic interventions aim to improve muscle flexibility and functional mobility. Wedge stretc...
A presente revisão narrativa objetivou analisar aporte teórico-empírico acerca da parentalidade no contexto da Paralisia Cerebral (PC), sob enfoque da psicologia da saúde. A PC engloba uma variedade de síndromes clínicas distintas, marcadas por dificuldades motoras e/ou problemas de postura. Pais de crianças com PC estão em maior risco de experimen...
As computer science progresses, neuromusculoskeletal models are increasingly applied in clinical settings, particularly when studying abnormal characteristics in patients with cerebral palsy. Digital neuromusculoskeletal models enable researchers and clinicians to gain a deeper understanding of movement mechanisms, providing additional insights for...
Background: Developmental disabilities prevalence appears to be significant worldwide. Sensory sensitivity has also been associated with developmental disabilities. To find prevalence of sensory sensitivity and to seek an association of sensory sensitivity among developmentally disabled children with selected factors. Methods: The study used a desc...
Background: In order to classify the gait of children with spastic cerebral palsy (sCP), the “gait pattern classification system for children with sCP” (GaP-CP) has been developed, based on a systematic review and complemented by an additional class of “mild deviations”. The objective of the current study was to examine the content and construct va...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a permanent disorder affecting movement and posture due to nonprogressive brain issues, often leading to various sensory, cognitive, and musculoskeletal challenges. Among these complications, oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) is prevalent, impacting up to 85% of children with CP and resulting in significant nutritional deficits....
Purpose
Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy is a key intervention for managing severe spasticity in pediatric cerebral palsy (CP) patients. However, standard surgical techniques for ITB pump placement pose challenges in low body mass index (BMI) patients, who have limited soft tissue coverage, increasing the risk of complications such as infections...
Purpose: Multiple osteotomies are frequently associated with single-event multi-level surgery (SEMLS) in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, appropriate management of perioperative blood loss is crucial for decreasing the length of hospital stay and early rehabilitation. Tranexamic acid (TxA) has been proven to significantly reduce perioper...
The health status of children with cerebral palsy can vary greatly. While some children experience healthy others children experience severe impairments and a greater number of health conditions and need long-term dependence on the family. To improve the health status of children with cerebral palsy, it is critical to estimate the effects of the fa...
Aim
To establish if the General Movements Assessment (GMA) and Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE) support the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) in a cohort of infants who have undergone therapeutic hypothermia.
Method
This was a retrospective cohort study from a large single center between 2018 and 2022. Sample size included s...
Cerebral palsy is the most common neurodevelopmental disability of childhood characterized by disorder of movement and posture causing activity limitation that are attributed to non progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing fetal or infant brain. This disorders are often associated with various neurological and neurodevelopmental dis...
Objective
Phototherapy is the standard treatment, but its efficacy can vary among neonates, prompting interest in genetic factors, particularly UGT1A1 gene variants. This study aims to evaluate the clinical significance of the UGT1A1 gene variant in influencing phototherapy response and long-term outcomes in neonatal hyperbilirubinemia.
Methods
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Aim
To investigate the potential risk factors of respiratory illness (ethnicity, oral health, and eating and drinking ability) in children and young adults with cerebral palsy (CP).
Method
This was an observational study using a validated CP Respiratory and Oral Health questionnaire with 90 participants (median age 12 years [range: 1–26 years]; 51...
Aim
Hemiplegic cerebral palsy affects 1 in every 1,100 children, making it the most common pediatric motor disability. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is an evidence-based intervention that significantly improves upper extremity function when implemented with high fidelity. Despite its effectiveness, CIMT's intensive nature—requiring dai...
Background/Objectives: Pediatric cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects motor skills, posture, and muscle coordination, impacting children’s daily functioning and quality of life. Treatment approaches in occupational therapy aim to enhance motor function and functional independence through a variety of rehabilitative techniques...
Background/Objectives: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive clinical condition characterized by secondary issues, including speech impairments. Our study aims to evaluate the volumes of brain areas related to speech in patients diagnosed with CP between the ages of 0–17. Methods: this study includes the images of 84 children: 42 in the control...
Wearable inertial sensor technology affords opportunities to record the physical activity of young children in their natural environments. The interpretation of these data, however, requires validation. The purpose of this study was to develop and establish the criterion validity of a method of quantifying active and sedentary physical activity usi...
Background: Cerebral palsy (cerebral palsy) is one of the leading causes of disability among children, significantly affecting their physical and psychosocial condition. One of the most serious orthopedic complications of cerebral palsy are joint contractures, which exacerbate limitations of motor activity, increase pain and affect the quality of l...
Background
Siblings of children with disabilities or childhood-onset chronic conditions (eg, autism, cerebral palsy or congenital heart disease) often face challenges in mental health, quality of life and psychosocial adjustment. However, comprehensive knowledge of their participation in daily activities remains limited. Understanding their partici...
OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions and experiences of parents of children with cerebral palsy (CP), regarding a combined programme of functional physiotherapy and minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, based on the selective percutaneous myofascial lengthening (SPML) surgery. METHOD This study was a qualitative research based on thematic analysis...
Aim
To evaluate the efficacy of the Akwenda Intervention Program on participation attendance and involvement of children and young people with cerebral palsy (CP) in rural Uganda.
Method
This was a cluster‐randomized, controlled, single‐blind, interventional study of 100 participants with CP (aged 2–23 years; 48 females; allocated to the intervent...
Aim
To map and critically appraise the literature on the feasibility and current use of functional near‐infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to assess cortical activity, functional connectivity, and neuroplasticity in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP).
Method
A scoping review methodology was prospectively registered and reported following Preferred Re...
Background/Objectives: Previous reviews demonstrated stronger benefits of early interventions on cognition compared to motor outcome in preterm-born infants. Potentially, motor development needs more targeted interventions, including at least an active motor component. However, there is no overview focusing on such interventions in preterm-born inf...
For individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), walking ability is of critical importance, as highlighted by the focus on gross motor function within their primary outcome measure, the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). This focus underscores the intricate connection between walking ability and participation, activity, and physical funct...
The Package of interventions for rehabilitation outlines the most essential interventions for rehabilitation for 20 health conditions. For each of the interventions, information on the required assistive products, equipment and consumables, and workforce that is usually skilled to deliver these interventions is available. As such, the Package of in...
Background
Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP) suffer from muscle weakness and restricted joint flexibility in the involved upper limb. This affects their performance in everyday tasks. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the effect of vibration therapy (VT) on upper limb range of motion (ROM) and muscle strength in these ch...
Selective dorsal rhizotomy is one of the methods of surgical correction of muscles’ spasticity in lower extremities in patients with cerebral palsy. This surgical technique obeys the canons of evidence-based medicine, and moreover has a high level of evidence. However, long-term positive results after surgery can only be achieved by combining surgi...
