Fifteen-minute consultation: Fractures in non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy

2020 ◽  
pp. edpract-2020-319882
Author(s):  
Geoff Debelle ◽  
Helen Morris ◽  
Nick Shaw ◽  
Adam Oates
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Bone Strength ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

ObjectiveTo describe a safeguarding decision pathway for the assessment of osteopenic fractures in non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy.MethodLiterature review and consensus practice of a child safeguarding team, including clinicians and social workers.ConclusionLow-energy fractures of the lower limb in non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy are relatively common and explained by the presence of reduced bone strength, in the absence of any other unexplained injuries or safeguarding concerns.

Torsional Problems in Cerebral Palsy

Foot & Ankle ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 180-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard A. King ◽  
Lynn T. Staheli
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
Therapeutic Challenge ◽  
Treatment Plans

Lower limb rotational problems in the patient with cerebral palsy represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to the clinician. A literature review suggests that increased muscle tone may be the cause of these problems. This article proposes a simple diagnostic plan and discusses the various treatment plans and options.

Improving gait and lower-limb muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy following Selective Percutaneous Myofascial Lengthening and functional physiotherapy

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios C. Skoutelis ◽  
Anastasios Kanellopoulos ◽  
Stamatis Vrettos ◽  
Georgios Gkrimas ◽  
Vasileios Kontogeorgakos
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Lower Limb Muscle ◽  
Limb Muscle ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Visual Feedback on Balance and Leg Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arūnė Dūdaitė ◽  
Vilma Juodžbalienė
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Postural Control ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Stretching Exercises

Research background. Virtual reality and visual feedback improve motor performance, motor function and balance, so we want to fnd if it affects the function of legs and balance of children with spastic hemiplegia. Research aim was to establish if the use of virtual reality and visual feedback with traditional physiotherapy improve the function of legs and balance of children with cerebral palsy. Methods. Nine children with cerebral palsy participated in the research. Participants were randomly divided into two groups – virtual reality group (n = 6) and control (n = 3). Virtual reality group practised exergaming and stretching exercises for 10 weeks, twice a week. Control group practiced conventional physiotherapy and stretching exercises for 6 weeks, twice a week. We measured the range of motion of the lower limb, spasticity of the lower limb using Modifed Ashworth’o Scale, static, dynamic balance, trunk coordination using Trunk Impairment Scale at the start and the end of the research, and balance using Pediatric Balance Scale. Results. Virtual reality and visual feedback reduced the spasticity of the lower limb, improved balance and postural control for children with cerebral palsy, but it did not improve the range of motion of the lower limb of children with cerebral palsy. Conclusions. Virtual reality and visual feedback did not improve the range of motion of the lower limb of children with cerebral palsy. Virtual reality and visual feedback reduced spasticity of the lower limb, improved balance and postural control for children with cerebral palsy.Keywords. Cerebral palsy, virtual reality, visual feedback, postural control, muscle architecture.

scholarly journals MOTHERS CARING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: SUGGESTIONS FOR PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phumudzo Raphulu ◽  
Modjadji Linda Shirindi ◽  
Mankwane Daisy Makofane
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Thematic Data

Caring for children with cerebral palsy presents numerous circumstances which may contribute to mothers’ inability to cope with the demands of meeting their children’s needs. A qualitative study supported by explorative, descriptive and contextual designs was undertaken. Purposive and snowball sampling facilitated the identification of twelve participants who were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. The enquiry was based on the ecosystems approach. Thematic data analysis was followed through Tesch’s eight steps and Guba’s model was used for data verification. The findings highlighted the necessity to enhance the psycho-social functioning of mothers through collaboration of social workers, health professionals and various organisations.

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