A physical fitness follow-up in children with cerebral palsy receiving 12-week individualized exercise training

This report describes the findings and interim results of a follow-up study of 770 children with cerebral palsy who were cared for under the aegis of the New York City Financial Aid Program from 1945 to July 1, 1954. The findings seem to indicate that some redirection of the program to include development, expansion and improvement of some alternate services within the community is advisable. It is likely that this same type of follow-up study would be of equal value for children of other diagnostic groups, and similar studies might be initiated.

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Comparison of hamstring transfer with hamstring lengthening in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: further follow-up

Journal of Children s Orthopaedics ◽

10.1007/s11832-014-0626-8 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 513-520 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Camila De Mattos ◽

K. Patrick Do ◽

Rosemary Pierce ◽

Jing Feng ◽

Michael Aiona ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

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STATURE ESTIMATE OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY THROUGH SEGMENTAL MEASURES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Revista Paulista de Pediatria ◽

10.1590/1984-0462/2020/38/2018185 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 ◽

Author(s):

Joel Alves Lamounier ◽

Nathália Macedo Marteletto ◽

Cristina Amaral Calixto ◽

Marcia Reimol de Andrade ◽

Jacqueline Domingues Tibúrcio

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Infant Health ◽

Body Height ◽

Japanese Patients ◽

Healthcare Research ◽

Small Samples ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Actual Height ◽

Meta Analyses

ABSTRACT Objective: To review studies that evaluate the correspondence between the estimate height via segmental measures and the actual height of children with cerebral palsy. Data sources: Systematic literature review between 1995–2018, guided by the PRISMA criteria (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses), in PubMed, BVS, MEDLINE and Lilacs databases. The descriptors, connected by the AND Boolean Operators, were: anthropometry, cerebral palsy, child and body height. The research comprised papers in Portuguese, English and Spanish, with Qualis-CAPES equal or superior to B3 that addressed the question: “Is there any correlation between estimate height by equations and direct height measures in children with cerebral palsy?” 152 studies were recovered and seven were selected. Their methodological quality was assessed by the scale of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Data synthesis: Most studies showed no correspondence between estimated and real height. Studies that showed coincidence of the measures contain limitations that could jeopardize the results (sample losses, small samples and exclusion of patients with severe contractures, scoliosis and severe cerebral palsy). Japanese researchers developed an equation which harmoniously aligns the statures; the study comprised only Japanese patients, though. Conclusions: Given the importance of accuracy in height measures to evaluate infant health, it is crucial to carry out more researches in order to safely establish an association between both estimate and real statures. The development of anthropometric protocols, emerged from such researches, would benefit the follow-up of children with severe psychomotor disabilities.

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A Follow-Up Study of 64 Children with Cerebral Palsy

Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology ◽

10.1111/j.1469-8749.1967.tb02238.x ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 172-182 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Agatha H. Bowley

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

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Early intervention and follow-up programs among children with cerebral palsy in Moldova: potential impact on impairments?

BMC Pediatrics ◽

10.1186/s12887-020-1931-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ecaterina Gincota Bufteac ◽

Guro L. Andersen ◽

Larisa Spinei ◽

Reidun Birgitta Jahnsen

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Early Intervention ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Potential Impact

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Effect of action observation therapy on motor function in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials with meta-analysis

Clinical Rehabilitation ◽

10.1177/0269215520954345 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 026921552095434

Author(s):

Naglaa Abdelhaleem ◽

Samar Taher ◽

Menna Mahmoud ◽

Ahmad Hendawy ◽

Maged Hamed ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Methodological Quality ◽

Randomised Controlled Trials ◽

Action Observation ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Post Treatment ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Randomised Controlled

Objective: To evaluate the evidence of using Action Observation Therapy in the rehabilitation of children with Cerebral Palsy. Study design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Methods: For the purpose of identifying relevant studies, six databases were searched from inception until July 2020. The methodological quality was assessed by Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale. The outcomes were classified within the framework of the International Classification of Functioning. A pooled meta-analysis was performed on studies that demonstrated homogeneity. Results: Twelve randomised controlled trials with 307 participants were included with six of them were included in the meta-analysis. Non-significant difference between the groups was demonstrated by meta-analysis. Results of capacity assessed in post treatment and follow up evaluation were (0.06, –0.22 to 0.34, 95% (CI); P = 0.69 and (–0.35, –0.96 to 0.27, 95% (CI); P = 0.27); respectively. Actual performance in post-treatment and follow up were (0.10, –0.22 to 0.48, 95% (CI); P = 0.62) and (0.01, –0.40 to 0.41, 95% (CI); P = 0.97); respectively. Perceived performance evaluated using (ABILHAND-KIDS) were (0.30, –0.28 to 0.89, 95% (CI); P = 0.31) and (0.15, –0.43 to 0.73, 95% (CI); P = 0.61) for post treatment and follow up; respectively. Overall effect on activity domain was (0.08, –0.11 to 0.28, 95% (CI); P = 0.86) immediately and (0.04, –0.33 to 0.26, 95% (CI); P = 0.49) at follow-up; respectively. Conclusion: No evidence of benefit had been found to draw a firm conclusion regarding the effectiveness of action observation therapy in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy due to limitations in methodological quality and variations between studies.

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The Effect of Robot-Assisted Gait Training on Locomotor Function and Functional Capability for Daily Activities in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Blinded, Randomized Cross-Over Trial

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci10110801 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 801

Author(s):

Li Hua Jin ◽

Shin-seung Yang ◽

Ja Young Choi ◽

Min Kyun Sohn

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Motor Function ◽

Gait Training ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Robot Assisted ◽

Functional Capability ◽

Gross Motor ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Carry Over

Purpose: The effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) in children with cerebral palsy (CP), especially in terms of improving the performance of daily activities, remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness of RAGT in children with CP. Methods: In this single-center, single-blinded, randomized cross-over trial, we enrolled 20 children with CP with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels II–IV (13 males; age range, 6.75 ± 2.15 years). The participants were randomized into the RAGT/standard care (SC) (n = 10) and SC/RAGT/SC sequence groups (n = 10). Using a Walkbot-K system, the RAGT program comprised 3 × 30-min sessions/week for 6 weeks with a continued SC program. The SC program comprised 2–4 conventional physiotherapy sessions/week for 6 weeks. The Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88), the pediatric functional independence measure (WeeFIM), and the Canadian occupational performance measure (COPM) scores were assessed pre- and post-RAGT or SC periods and treatment, period, follow-up, and carry-over effects were analyzed. Energy expenditure and body composition were measured pre- and post-RAGT. Results: Significant treatment effects were observed in dimensions D and E of the GMFM (D: p = 0.018; E: p = 0.021) scores, WeeFIM mobility subtotal (p = 0.007), and COPM performance (p < 0.001) and satisfaction (p = 0.001) measure scores. The period, follow-up, and carry-over effects were not statistically significant. The gross energy cost significantly decreased (p = 0.041) and the skeletal muscle mass increased (p = 0.014) at post-RAGT assessment. The factors associated with functional outcomes showed significant improvements in the GMFM D scores and were mainly observed in children with GMFCS levels II–III compared to those classified at level IV (p = 0.038). Conclusion: RAGT had training benefits for children with CP. Specifically, it improved locomotor function and functional capability for daily activities. These effects were better in ambulatory children with CP. However, as SC interventions continued during the RAGT period, these improvements may be also related to multiple treatment effects.

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