Pediatric Physical Therapy is the first and only peer-reviewed journal devoted to this discipline. The Journal provides a forum for scientific and professional exchange among researchers and practitioners throughout the world that represent subspecialties of the discipline, including early intervention, neonatology, pediatric sports and fitness, school physical therapy, acute care for seriously ill children, and the prevention of primary and secondary conditions that lead to disabling conditions. Official Journal of APTA Pediatrics, an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association, The Dutch Association for Pediatric Physical Therapy, Physiotherapia Paediatrica, The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Pediatric Special Interest Group, and The Pediatric Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
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Pediatric Physical Therapy is the first and only peer-reviewed journal devoted to this discipline. The Journal provides a forum for scientific and professional exchange among researchers and practitioners throughout the world that represent subspecialties of the discipline, including early intervention, neonatology, pediatric sports and fitness, school physical therapy, acute care for seriously ill children, and the prevention of primary and secondary conditions that lead to disabling conditions. Official Journal of APTA Pediatrics, an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association, The Dutch Association for Pediatric Physical Therapy, Physiotherapia Paediatrica, The New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Pediatric Special Interest Group, and The Pediatric Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
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The Pediatric Physical Therapy Podcast March, 2024 Edition:AN INTERVIEW WITH:Eilish M Byrne PT, DSc, PCS, CNT, Assistant Professor, Camino Hospital and Stanford Children's Hospital, California, Visiting Professor University of St Augustine, San Marcos, California. In conversation with Peter Goodwin, Editor, The Pediatric Physical Therapy Podcast (March, 2024 Edition)DESCRIPTION: Dr. Byrne discusses the research her ream has published in Pediatric Physical Therapy, Volume 36, Number 2, 2024 on: “Introducing the i-Rainbow- An evidence-based, parent-friendly care pathway designed for even the most critically ill infant in the Neonatal Intensive Care setting.”AUTHORS: Eilish M. Byrne, Katherine Hunt and Melissa ScalaSUMMARY: This study investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel, evidence-based developmental care pathway to be used by healthcare providers and parents in the neonatal intensive care setting.PURPOSE: This study investigated the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel, evidence-based developmental care pathway to be used by healthcare providers and parents in the neonatal intensive care setting (NICU). The iRainbow is based on current evidence and responds to individual infant health status. It is not base on infant age.METHODS: After development and implementation of the iRainbow, pre-and post- implementation nurse and parent survey data were collected, and pre- and post-developmental care rates were compared.RESULTS: After iRainbow implementation, disagreement among providers on appropriate developmental care interventions significantly decreased, total minutes of daily developmental care and swaddled holding increased significantly, and parents reported that they would recommend the tool.CONCLUSION: The iRainbow is a unique, parent-friendly, infant-based tool that guides sensory interventions in the NICU by staging infants based on cardiorespiratory status and physiologic maturity, not age. The iRainbow improved the delivery of developmental care activities in our unit and was well received by parents and nurses.KEYWORDS: iRainbow, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Therapy, Developmental Care, Neonatal Sensory Interventions, Neonatal Care Path, Family EducationWHAT THIS EVIDENCE ADDS: Current evidence: There are many studies and programs demonstrating the benefits of providing evidence-based developmental interventions for both neonates and caregivers.1-4 Gap in the evidence: There is less agreement regarding the safety and timing of developmental interventions7-9, and what does exist tends to rely on gestational age, while recommending performing activities per infant tolerance.5,6 However, this approach can be problematic because preterm infants progress at variable rates, and infant tolerance is not objectively defined. How does this study fill this gap? This study provides objective clinical criteria to define neonate tolerance for intervention guided by the cardiorespiratory stability of the infant, and in later stages, behavior cues of the infant, not gestational age. Implication of all the evidence: Optimal timing of and tolerance to evidence-based developmental interventions in the NICU is still being described. Relying solely on gestational ages may not be ideal for many infants. The iRainbow serves as a valuable tool to objectively identify an infant’s readiness to participate in a developmental care program.
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION: Studio Guest: Linda Fetters PhD, PT, FAPTA University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Pediatric Physical Therapy Editor-in-Chief, adds her comments and reflections on clinical implications arising from the research discussed in the podcast by Pediatric Physical Therapy authors.Author Interviews:1. Catie Christensen PT DPT PCS, Evidence Based Practice Coordinator, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA “2022 APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Lecture: Clinicians and Researchers Collaborate to Implement a Segmental Approach to Trunk Control” Christensen discusses her team’s detailed investigation of how collaboration between clinicians and researchers can help implement the “segmental approach” to trunk control in patients with cerebral palsy.2. Kate L. McLeod, Queensland Cerebral Palsy & Rehabilitation Research Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. “Effect of Active Motor Learning Interventions on Gross Motor Function and Mobility in Children Aged 2 to 6 Years With Bilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis “ McLeod tells the podcast about her group’s meta-analysis of studies investigating active-motor learning interventions among children with bilateral cerebral palsy.3. Stacey C. Dusing PT PhD FAPTA PCS, Sykes Family Chair of Pediatric Physical Therapy, Health, and Development, Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA. “Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Clinical Trial: A Quantitative Report on Study Engagement and Strategies” Research on physical therapy practice during the COVID pandemic suggests that lessons have been learned and that clinicians will be better prepared for a future pandemic. Dusing tells the podcast about her group’s report in Pediatric Physical Therapy on a study of infants in a rehabilitation clinical trial, that took place before and during COVID.4. Kelly E. Rock PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, currently Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA and former PhD student at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, discusses: “Muscle Properties, Gross Motor Performance, and Quality of Life in Children With Sickle Cell Disease”. The group looked at muscle properties and motor performance as metrics to guide and individualize physical therapy plans for children with sickle-cell disease. Rock explains how these outcome measures can provide an evidence-base for therapy planning.5. Kimberley S. Scott PT DPT PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. “Fidelity of Delivery in a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial of Intervention Efficacy for Infants With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy” For children with unilateral cerebral palsy, the consistency of interventions between centers and between individual clinicians has been checked in a new study. Scott tells the podcast about her group’s investigation of the fidelity of therapy delivery in a multi-site randomized clinical trial.6. Jodi Thomas DHSc, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas, Texas, USA “The Head Control Scale: Responsiveness and Concurrent Validity With the Alberta Infant Motor Scale” Although head control holds the key to a number of developmental issues it’s not easy to measure objectively in a new-born infant. Thomas talks about the validation of her group’s recently developed “Head Control Scale” as an accurate measure of head control in young children.7. Melissa McIntyre PT DPT, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. “Daily Quantity and Kinematic Characteristics of Leg Movement in a Child With SMA Type I” The rare genetic condition: Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA, can now be treated with specific molecular drugs or...
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION: Studio Guest: Linda Fetters PhD, PT, FAPTA University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Pediatric Physical Therapy Editor-in-Chief. Linda begins this special edition of the podcast by talking about our inspiring former leader, the late Cindy Miles, President of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy at the American Physical Therapy Association.Author Interviews: 1. Hércules Ribeiro Leite PhD, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil I Would Like to Do It Very Much! Leisure Participation Patterns and Determinants of Brazilian Children and Adolescents With Physical Disabilities Hércules tells us how the needs of youngsters with physical impairments are often overlooked, especially in low- and middle-income countries. His group’s new program increases their participation in leisure activities such as sports providing new opportunities to improve outcomes.2: Jeanette M Cadieux PT DPT, Cadieux Physical Therapy, Cooper Landing, Alaska, USA Pediatric Walking Speed Normal Reference Values in a Local Population In a new research study, Janette has been calibrating pediatric walking speed in typical children as a comparator to help assess performance in children with impairments.3 Joseph Schreiber PT PhD FAPTA, Physical Therapy Learning for Practice, Pittsburg PA, USA Clinical Outcomes of an Intensity Program for Children With Movement Challenges Joe tells the podcast about his group’s high intensity program of physical therapy for children with movement challenges: a massive initiative developed by his co-authors at the Children’s Institute, in Pittsburgh, bringing clinically important improvements in outcomes.4: Adriaan Louw PT PhD, Evidence in Motion, Story City, Iowa, USA Pain Neuroscience Education in Elementary and Middle Schools Adriaan explains how our attitudes towards pain influences our experiences of pain. He discusses his research findings on the role of pain neuroscience education among children, and explains how physical therapists are pivotal to implementing this.5. Deanne Fay PT, DPT, PhD, Professor & Director of Curriculum, Physical Therapy Program, AT Still University, Mesa, Arizona, USA Influence of Modified Instructions on Locomotion Subtest Scores Using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition Deanne explains how departing from the published scripts for instructing children and asking them questions while you are conducting motor function scores can markedly affect the score and should be discouraged.6. Tanochni Mohanty, MPT, JSS College of Physiotherapy, Mysuru, Karnataka, India Predictors of Risk for Cerebral Palsy: A Review Tanochni gives the podcast some of the key findings from her group’s big new survey reviewing data on predictive risk factors for cerebral palsy. In particular she highlights the significance of absent fidgety movements among infants and of prenatal general movements.7. Kara Boynewicz, PT, PhD, DPT, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee Early Identification of Atypical Motor Performance of Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure Coping with new-born babies heavily exposed to opiates in utero became a key specialist activity for Kara who has been studying how best to give these infant as good a start in life as possible by setting up a carefully controlled investigation of motor performance in new-born infants with: Neonatal Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome, NOWS.
INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Studio Guest:Linda Fetters PhD, PT, FAPTA University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Pediatric Physical Therapy Editor in ChiefDr. Fetters adds her comments about clinical implications of the new data and insights discussed by authors interviewed in the podcast.Author Interviews:1. Jamie B Hall PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Missouri, Columbia MO, USA“Caregiver Perceptions of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Therapy Program: A Qualitative Study” Caregivers are at the center of a study using interdisciplinary intensive therapy for children with cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental impairments.2: Roberto M. Benzo PhD, Assistant Professor, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus OH, USA, formerly: Department of Psychology, University of Miami FL, USA.“Physical Fitness Among Adolescents who are Hispanic with Overweight or Obesity” New research on physical fitness in overweight and obese young people shows that it can—and should—be accurately monitored in adolescence to help spot those at risk. The study looked at 280 youngsters who were Hispanic with overweight or obesity.3: Bethany M. Sloane PT, DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland OR, USA“Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Children With Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: A Case Series” A research study looked at using power mobility devices to help children with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities achieve independent mobility.4: Julie Orlando DPT, Biomechanics & Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark DE, USA “Development and Initial Evaluation of a Soft Ankle Support for Children With Ankle Impairments”A soft ankle support for children with ankle impairments has been trialed to provide a comfortable and attractive alternative to conventional ankle-foot orthoses.5. Marisa Birkmeier PT, DPT, DHSc, Assistant Professor, Director of Clinical Education, George Washington University, Washington, DC“Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education: Recommendations and Action Items” An assessment of the current guideline recommendations for the pursuit of excellence in education for pediatric physical therapy students.
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION1. Amy Bailes, PT PhDDirector 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, PhDAssistant 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 MSDepartment 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, OTGrace 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, PhDResearch 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 PCSCollege 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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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, USASafety and Feasibility of 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) Testing in Children and Adolescents With Bilateral Spastic Cerebral PalsyNew 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, USAEffectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training and Aquatic Physical Therapy in a Child With Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case ReportA 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, CADevelopmental Surveillance Milestone Checklist Updates: “Learn the Signs. Act Early”—Implications for Physical TherapistsPhysical therapist’s perspective on the Centers for Disease Control updated developmental assessment milestones.5: Ramona ClarkeBExSci/BPhty, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, AustraliaInternational Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile SensitivityAn 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, USAON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility EquityAnd: Darrien Fann, Patient Self-Advocate, Cleveland OH, USAEquality 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 right7: Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, BrazilResearch on Children With Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income CountriesWorld 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, USAFeasibility of Using Joystick-Operated Ride-on-Toys to Promote Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot StudyWhile 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 NetherlandsReliability of Using a Smartphone Application to Objectify Skull DeformationResearch 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...
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1: Jaclyn Megan Sions, PT DPT PhD, Clinical Research Scientist, Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DECharacterizing Pain among Adolescents and Young Adults with Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaPrimary 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, TXThe Journey: Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Therapy Services for Children with Down SyndromeThe researchers identified and described parents’ expectations and perceptions of therapy services received by their children with Down syndrome3: Courtney M Goldsbury, PT DPT PCS, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OHInfants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis Requiring Supplemental Physical Therapy InterventionsTo 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, OHInfants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Physical Therapy Episode of Care5: Luke Wakely, PhD, MHSc(Paed Physio), BAppSc(Physio), Department of Rural Health, The University of Newcastle, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaA Survey of Parents’ and Carers’ Perceptions of Parenting a Child with Developmental Dysplasia of the HipTo 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 ServicesSeated outcome measures in children with duch*enne Muscular DystrophyTo study the feasibility of seated trunk strength using hand held dynamometry and care giver reported subjective functional independence measures in boys with duch*enne muscular dystrophy.7: Mitch Wolden, PT DPT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, University of Jamestown, Fargo, NDStudent Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy ScaleOur 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, PAThe How and the Why of Including Children: Experiential Learning in Teaching Physical Therapy StudentsThis 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 & TechnologyThe 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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Creator: Pediatric Physical TherapyVolume 34 Issue 2Duration: 56:10secsINTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Ketaki Inamdar MPT, Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Movement Science Program, Motor Development Lab, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.Effect of Contingency Paradigm–Based Interventions on DevelopmentalOutcomes in Young Infants: A Systematic ReviewThe purpose of this systematic review was to identify controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of contingency paradigm-based interventions to improve feeding, motor, or cognitive outcomes during the first year of life.QUOTE: “There are these really interesting, low cost and practical interventions out there”CO-AUTHORS: Sonia Khurana and Stacey C. DusingMary E. Gannotti, PT PhD, Professor, Dept of Rehabilitation Services, University of Hartford, W Hartford, CT, Research Scientist, Shriners Hospital, Springfield, MACharacteristics of Interventions to Improve Bone Health in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic ReviewA systematic review evaluated exercise parameters and ages that produced the most improvement in bone among individuals with cerebral palsy ages 3 to 21 years.QUOTE: Let’s not under-estimate the importance of the skeleton”CO-AUTHORS: Brianna Liquori, Deborah E. Thorpe and Robyn K. FuchsLaura K Bess PT DPT PCS, Physical Therapist, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St Petersburg, FloridaPrevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants WithCongenital Muscular Torticollis: A Prospective Cohort StudyThe purpose of this study is to prospectively determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants with congenital muscular torticollis and to compare the demographic and clinical characteristics between infants with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease.QUOTE: ”Do we need to treat the GERD early?”CO-AUTHORS: Jessica Costa, Anh Thy H. Nguygen, Ernest Amankwah and Michael J. WilseyMarietta van der Linden PhD, Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, ScotlandLeisure Time Physical Activity in Children and Young People With Cerebral Palsy: a Population-Based StudyThis study describes leisure time physical activity for children and young people with cerebral palsy and identifies barriers and facilitators to participation.QUOTE: ”These people who were not able to walk can actually run around the track”CO-AUTHORS: Sarah J. Wordie, Bethany K. Dufton , Kavi C. Jagadamma, Cathleen Hunter, Thomas H. Mercer, Mark S. Gaston and James E. RobbSara K Arena PT DSc PT, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program, School of Health Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, MichiganDoctor of Physical Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Engagement in Service Learning With Scouts: A Descriptive StudyThis study describes Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ perceptions following their engagement in a health promotion and wellness service-learning event with adolescent boy scouts.QUOTE: ”Service learning experiences are a wonderful way to engage our students”CO-AUTHORS: Samantha, Austin Lewis and Erica MateroAnjana Bhat, MS, PT, PhD, Dept of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark DEUsing Telehealth to Conduct Family-Centered Movement Intervention Research in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 PandemicThis describes a home-based, telehealth format for intervention delivery to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.QUOTE: “We shouldn’t think that face-to-face interventions are the only way to do things”CO-AUTHORS: Corina Cleffi, Wan-Chun Su, Sudha SrinivasanNatasha Benn MPT BSc, School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London ON, CanadaChronicling Research and Practice Evolution in Pediatric Physical TherapyThis article describes the research and practice trends in the journal, Pediatric Physical Therapy, as a proxy for the field.QUOTE: “We...
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Karina Amani Zapata DPT PhD, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas“The Observational Gait Scale Can Help Determine the GMFCS Level in Children With Cerebral Palsy”The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the Observational Gait Scale and Gross Motor Function Classification System in children who are walking and with cerebral palsy.QUOTE: “We can use the OGS—the Observational Gait Scale—as a helpful clinical tool to quickly and objectively rate a child’s gait”CO-AUTHORS: Charter Rushing, Mauricio Delgado, Chanhee JoErin Kinsey PT DPT, Aurora Public Schools, Educational Services, Colorado “Changing the Paradigm of School-Based Physical Therapist Service Delivery: Using Evidence to Support Intensive Intervention”The purpose of this paper is to highlight the paradigm shift away from the typical model of direct service delivery of consistent frequency and duration in the school setting to accommodate an intensive progressive resistive exercise interventionQUOTE: “They were excited to do something new, something different than that traditional service model that we’ve provided in our schools—they really surprised us”CO-AUTHORS: Colleen Curto, Dana Glassman, Melissa Sundberg, Kathryn Rosemeyer, Mary Jane RapportHércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil“Effectiveness of Modified Sports for Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: A Pragmatic Study Protocol”This is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial protocol of an intervention study in Brazil.QUOTE: “In the past people used to think that because they have impairment it would not be possible to include in sports and leisure. So, things are starting to change from this point.”CO-AUTHORS: Ricardo de Sousa Junior, Ana Cristina Resende Camargos, Georgina ClutterbuckPatti Berg-Poppe MA MPT PhD, University of South Dakota, Vermillion“Pelvic Floor Muscle Resting Tone in Children With Dysfunctional Voiding Symptomology Following Simple Gross Motor Exercises”The study aimed to understand the effects of a set of gross motor exercises on pelvic floor muscle resting tone in children with dysfunctional voiding symptomatologyQUOTE: “The immediate effects of that exercise were that it reduced pelvic floor resting tone equally as well as diaphragmatic breathing.”
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Lindsay Pietruszewski PT DPT, Research Physical Therapist Center for Perinatal Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OHTITLE: Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination Clinical Use to Recommend Therapist Assessment of Functional Hand AsymmetriesDESCRIPTION: To determine whether in clinical settings, asymmetry scores derived from the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination can provide cut-off scores for recommending in-depth assessment of upper extremity functional deficits by therapists using the Hand Assessment for Infants, a high-resource tool with excellent psychometric properties.Sonia Khurana PhD, Motor Development Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VATITLE: Neonatal PT Improves Neurobehavior and General Movements in Moderate to Late Preterm Infants Born in India: An RCTDESCRIPTION: To examine whether a structured neonatal physical therapy program improves neurobehavior and general movements in moderate to late preterm infants.Kristel Lankhorst PT PhD, Research Group Lifestyle and Health, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, NetherlandsTITLE: The Preliminary Criterion Validity of the Activ8 Activity Monitor to Measure Physical Activity in Youth Using a WheelchairDESCRIPTION: The primary aim of this study was to assess the absolute and relative time difference, agreement, sensitivity and positive predictive value of the adapted algorithm of the Activ8 to detect ‘active wheelchair use’ compared to observations through video recording.Maaike Bolland-Sprong MSc, Center for Child Development, Exercise and Physical Literacy, University Medical Center UtrechtTITLE: Motor Developmental Delay After Cardiac Surgery in Children With a Critical Congenital Heart Defect: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysisDESCRIPTION: To systematically review evidence regarding the severity and prevalence of motor development in children with a critical congenital heart defect without underlying genetic anomalies.Marilyn Wright PT MSc, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, School of Rehabilitation Science, Hamilton, CanadaTITLE: Scootering for Children and Youth Is More Than Fun: Exploration of a Feasible Approach to Improve Function and FitnessDESCRIPTION: Describe scootering as a physical therapy intervention for children/adolescents with mobility limitations within the “F-Words in Childhood Disability” (fitness, function, family, friends, fun, and future) and through motion analysis.Bilinc Dogruoz Karatekin MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, TurkeyTITLE: How Did the Lockdown Imposed Due to COVID-19 Affect Patients With Cerebral Palsy?DESCRIPTION: This study investigated the change in mobility, pain, functional status and spasticity in a pediatric rehabilitation unit after the lockdown.Eleonora Montagnani MSc, School of Health Sciences, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, United Kingdom TITLE: Dynamic Characteristics of Foot Development: A Narrative Synthesis of Plantar Pressure Data During Infancy and ChildhoodDESCRIPTION: This narrative review aims to describe existing research reporting plantar pressure analysis in typically developing infants and children, to advance understanding of foot development.
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Maxime Robert PhD, Assistant Professor, Université Laval, Quebec, CanadaTITLE: Intensive bimanual intervention for children who have undergone hemispherectomy surgery: A pilot studyDESCRIPTION: To conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an intensive bimanual intervention on upper limb function in children who have undergone hemispherectomy surgery.Rebecca Leonard PT DPT MS PhD PCS, Director, Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice, Early Intervention Associates, Rockville, MDTITLE: Effects of Orthoses on Standing Postural Control and Muscle Activity in Children with Cerebral PalsyDESCRIPTION: The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate whether distal control orthoses with individually optimized angle of the ankle foot orthotic and shank to vertical alignment, and controlling of distal degrees of freedom, improved standing in participants with cerebral palsy, compared to bare feet and the participant’s ankle foot orthotic.Sandra Jensen-Willett PT PhD PCS, Director of Physical Therapy, Munroe Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NETITLE: The Influence of Maternal Cognitions upon Motor Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Scoping ReviewDESCRIPTION: This scoping review summarizes the extent, nature, and type of evidence linking broadly defined maternal cognitions to motor outcomes in infants born preterm.Katherine Denlinger PT DPT PCS, Department of Physical Therapy, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MDTITLE: Psychometric Testing of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care in the Pediatric Acute Care SettingDESCRIPTION: The goal of this research was to determine inter-rater reliability and construct validity of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care Inpatient “6-clicks” Short Forms for children in acute care.Jill Heathco*ck PT PhD, Associate Professor, The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Division of Physical Therapy, Columbus, OHTITLE: Parent-reported PEDI-CAT mobility and gross motor function in infants with cerebral palsyDESCRIPTION: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the Pediatric Evaluations of Disability Index-computer-adapted, mobility domain, a parent reported outcome measures and therapist-administered measures of motor function for infants with cerebral palsy with moderate to severe motor impairments.Kimberley Scott PT, DPT, PCS, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,The Ohio State University, Columbus, OHTITLE: Considering domain-specific experiential learning: Self-Efficacy in Pediatric Physical Therapy EducationDESCRIPTION: The purposes of this study are to describe the pediatric curriculum of a physical therapy program, quantify changes in self-efficacy following pediatric instruction, and define relationships between self-efficacy, prior experience, and interest in future pediatric practice.Alyssa LaForme Fiss PT PhD PCS, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University, Dallas TXTITLE: Experiential Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapist Education: Faculty and Student PerceptionsDESCRIPTION: This study aimed to describe use of experiential learning with children in entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
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Interviews in this edition:1. Amy F Bailes, PT PhD, Physical Therapist, Division of OccupationalTherapy & Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.“Describing the Delivery of Evidence-based Physical Therapy Intervention to Individuals with Cerebral Palsy”.Analysis of a large dataset of real-world experience from physical therapy sessions among children with cerebral palsy to examine variation by age, Gross Motor Function Classification System, race, and insurance type.Most frequently delivered were: Caregiver education, motor control, functional strengthening, ankle-foot orthoses, treadmill training, and fit of adaptive equipment.2. Julia Looper PT PHD, School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA“Current Trends in Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice for Children with Down Syndrome”A survey from 1,000 American pediatric physical therapists examined the breadth of physical therapy practice for children with Down syndrome, concluding that clinicians managed these children for a wide variety of needs with a range of interventions.3. Rebekah L. Johnson, PT DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Mealtime Connections, Tucson, AZ, USACurrent Trends in Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice for Children with Down SyndromeThis survey examines the breadth of physical therapy practice for children with Down syndrome.Rebekah Johnson, first author, agreed that the diversity of practice among American physical therapists who managed children with Down Syndrome had been a key finding and that clinicians reading the report could learn from their findings. But there had been an ongoing need to match the evidence-base to current practice.4. Marybeth Barkocy PT, DPT, PCS, Physical Therapy Division, Associate Professor, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.The Effectiveness of Serial Casting and Ankle Foot Orthoses in Treating Toe Walking in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder“This proof-of-concept study examined the effectiveness of serial casting and ankle foot orthoses in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who toe walk.”5. Cheryl I. Kerfeld PT, MS, PhD, Special Education Department, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle, Washington, USAPhysical Activity Measurement in Children Who Use Mobility Assistive Devices: Accelerometry and Global Positioning SystemA study of the usefulness of combining accelerometry, global positioning system, and geographic information systems, to describe the time spent in different locations and physical activity duration and level by location for four children with cerebral palsy who use assistive devices.6. Caroline Martinsson MSc, Habilitation & Health, Children and youth habilitation Borås, Region Västra Götaland, SwedenAbducted Standing in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Effects on Hip Development After 7 YearsThis study looked at the effects of abducted standing on hip migration. Both the percentage and range of hip and knee motion in children with cerebral palsy were studied for more than seven years in two case-control groups.7. Laura Graber PT DPT, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, Florida, USAUpper Extremity Strengthening for an Individual with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report“The purpose of this case is to describe an exercise program designed for an individual with athetoid cerebral palsy who had difficulties with fine motor control and shoulder girdle stability.”“A progressive exercise program aimed at improving proximal stability and fine motor function might be an appropriate intervention for persons with athetoid cerebral palsy”
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Interviews in this edition:1. Andrea Baraldi Cunha, Research Associate, Department of Physical Therapy, Biomechanics & Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE. Title: “A Novel Means-End Problem-Solving Assessment Tool for Early Intervention: Evaluation of Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity” Introduction: A new, simple tool could potentially help screen for motor delay quickly and easily. The “Means-End Problem-Solving Assessment Tool”—MEPSAT for short—has been assessed by comparing a group of children with developmental delay with a control group who were typically developing.2: Halil Alkan PT, PhD, Physical Therapist, Muş Alparslan University, Muş and Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. Title: “Early Spontaneous Movements of Infants With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy” Introduction: Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy investigated in 38 infants between three and five months old and compared with typically developing children and scored for a range of indicators of motor delay found Halil Alkan hypoxic brain injury was strongly associated with the overall adequacy of infants’ motor repertoires, and the frequency of their so-called “fidgety movements”.3: Casey (Mary C) Hooke PhD, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota Title “Testing the Child PROMIS Physical Activity Measurement in Youth Attending a Large Community Event”Introduction Patient-reported outcome measures were successfully used to assess health-care interventions, by collecting data from child-patients using the system known as: PROMIS — the Child Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System.4: Gunfrid Vinje Størvold, PT PhD, Department of Habilitation, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, NorwayTitle: “Current Physical Therapy Practice in Norway for Children With Cerebral Palsy”Introduction: A survey of real-world pediatric physical therapy practice for cerebral palsy in Norway found strong adherence to recommended evidence-based practice.5: Marcelo R Rosales, Biokinesiology Program, Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory, University of Southern California, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CATitle: Collecting Infant Environmental and Experiential Data Using Smartphone SurveysIntroduction: Promising early research has found smartphones could help physical therapists monitor infant development in a range of clinical situations.6: Brittany Anderson PT DPT, Associate Professor in Physical Therapy, University of Jamestown, Fargo, NDTitle: Using a 3D-Printed Prosthetic to Improve Participation in a Young GymnastIntroduction: A prosthetic hand that can grip, inexpensively customised with the help of a 3-D printer, helps a nine-year old girl do gymnastics despite her lack of functioning fingers on one of her hands.7: James Shanandore, Asst Prof of Anatomy & Physiology, Univ of Jamestown Physical Therapy Prog, Fargo NDTitle: “3-D Printed Prosthetic Hand Helps Junior Gymnast: The Back Story”Introduction: How physical therapists can harness 3-D printing to individualise a functioning prosthetic hand.8: Mary Gannotti PT PhD, Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Services, University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT, Research Scientist, Shriners Hospital, Springfield, MATitle: Designing Exercise to Improve Bone Health Among Individuals With Cerebral PalsyIntroduction: Combining mechanical theory and practical experience can help young patients with cerebral palsy avoid painful morbidity late in life by directing good exercise patterns in pre-puberty and adolescence to specifically target the skeleton and rather than muscle alone.
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Physical Therapy Management of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy AssociationFirst Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline for physical therapy management of childhood Developmental Coordination Disorder. Lisa Dannemiller tells clinicians how to use it, and talks about the benefits it can bring.Lisa Dannemiller PT, DSC, PCS, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USAAssociations Between Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity and Physical Therapy EpisodeCongenital muscular torticollis: Kathryn Knudsen talks about the associations her research found between the severity of congenital muscular torticollis and the use of physical therapy to treat it.Kathryn C R Knudsen PT, MPT, PCS, CNT, Providence Children’s Development Institute, Portland, OR, USAExperiences of Parents of Infants Diagnosed With Mild and Severe Grades of Congenital Muscular TorticollisMagdalena M Oledzka described findings and implications from her group’s comparison of the experiences reported by parents of infants diagnosed with congenital muscular torticollis at levels of severity ranging from mild to severe.Magdalena M Oledzka PT DPT MBA PCS, Director of Pediatric Rehab, Hospital for Special Surgery, New YorkChanges in Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screen Scores in Adolescents Treated With Vestibular Therapy After ConcussionThe usefulness of the recently-developed Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screen Score (that primarily measures dizziness) has been investigated for assessing recovery from concussion in adolescents. First author Bara Alsalaheen discusses the findings and clinical implications.Bara Alsalaheen PT, PhD, Departments of Physical Therapy & Neurology, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MichiganSternal Precautions and Prone Positioning of Infants Following Median Sternotomy: A Nationwide SurveyFindings on how to optimize physical therapy in children who’ve had chest surgery are reported by Amanda Clifton from her group’s research on the precautions needed when managing infants after sternal surgery.Amanda Clifton PT, DPT, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami FL“Contemporary Practice as a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist: A Practice Analysis”The results of an analysis of current practice among board-certified pediatric clinical specialists are discussed by researcher Lisa Kenyon. Key knowledge areas, professional roles, and responsibilities were surveyed among 323 professionals as practiced in real-world settings. Kenyon explains how the new evidence informs revision of the Description of Specialty Practice—DSP—for pediatrics—the blueprint for maintaining and improving training quality.Lisa Kenyon PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Associate Professor, Dept of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MichiganSedentary Behavior in Children With Cerebral Palsy Between 1.5 and 12 Years: A Longitudinal StudySarah Reedman talks about her findings on sedentary behavior among children with cerebral palsy as a health risk factor and as a guide to management.Sarah E Reedman PT, PhD, QCPRRC, Centre for Children’s Health Research, in South Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaMeasurement Properties of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory—Children and Adolescents for Children and Adolescents PostconcussionThe Dizziness Handicap Inventory scoring system has been researched by a team lead by Devashish Tiwari as a means of assessing recovery from concussion among children and adolescents.Devashish Tiwari DPT, PhD, NCS, Department of Physical Therapy, Simmons University, Boston, MAIntraobserver Reliability and Construct Validity of the Squat Test in Children With Cerebral PalsyResearcher Maaike Eken talks about her findings comparing the quick and easy “squat test” with the more...
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Pediatric Physical Therapy July 2020, Volume 32, Issue 3;INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:Agnes McConlogue Ferro, DPT, PCS, Clinical Associate Professor, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York State.TITLE: A Structured Goal-Setting Process to Promote Functional and Measurable Outcomes in School-Based Physical Therapy: A Knowledge Translation StudyThe aims of this knowledge translation study were to evaluate implementation of a goal setting method for school-based therapists.Kimberly B Klug PT, DSc, Cooperative Educational Service Agency 1, Pewaukee, WisconsinConcurrent Validity of the School Outcomes Measure and the School Function Assessment in Elementary StudentsExamine the concurrent validity of the School Outcomes Measure and the School Function Assessment in students’ kindergarten through sixth grade.Elise L Townsend PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Associate Professor, MGH Institute of Health Professions, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston MATITLE: Stander Use in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Results From a Large Natural History DatabaseThe purpose of this study was to describe stander use in a natural history cohort of drug therapy naïve, children not walking and with SMA and identify factors associated with consistent stander use.Megan Flores PT, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, Austin, TXTITLE: Psychometric Properties of Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control in Infants and Toddlers With Down SyndromeThis study investigated infants and toddlers with Down syndrome to determine: reliability of the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo), concurrent validity of the SATCo with Gross Motor Function Measure, and whether age and SATCo score predict GMFM score.Antonette Doty PT, PhD, PCS, Walsh University, North Canton, OhioTITLE: Evidence-Based Secondary Transition Predictors for Physical Therapists Working With High School StudentsThis study investigates how physical therapy services provided during secondary education impacts the post-school outcomes of youth with physical disabilities.Doreen J. Bartlett, PT, PhD, Doreen J. Bartlett, PT, PhD Professor Emerita, School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, CanadaTITLE: Advancing the Evidence Base of Pediatric Physical Therapy: “Sincerely, From the Heart”: The Ann Van Sant Global Scientific Writing LectureshipEgmar Longo PT PhD, Department of Health of Children, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN/FACISA, Santa Cruz, BrazilTITLE: I Want to Play: Children With Cerebral Palsy Talk About Their Experiences on Barriers and Facilitators to Participation in Leisure ActivitiesTo explore how children with cerebral palsy experience participation in leisure activities and to describe the environmental barriers and facilitators.
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INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITION:Afnan Gmmash BSPT MSTITLEThe purpose of this study was to identify the challenges physical therapists and occupational therapists have in providing early intervention for infants with or at risk for cerebral palsy.Brent R. Collett, PhDTITLETo determine whether children with a history of positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly show persistent deficits in motor development. Sam Logan PhDTITLEThe purpose of this study was to identify, extract, and synthesize perceived barriers of modified ride-on car use reported in previous studies.Frances Kathleen George MScTITLEThe purpose of this study is to describe the development and content validity of the Clinical Assessment of Body Alignment to measure body alignment in children with cerebral palsy.Mette Johansen PT, MScTITLETo investigate intra-rater and interrater reliability, agreement and concurrent validity of a smartphone photography-based application compared to a universal goniometer in children with cerebral palsy.Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese, PT, EdDTITLEInvestigate feasibility and reliability of Timed Up and Go, Five Times Sit to Stand Test, Timed Floor to Stand, and Four Square Step Test in children with Cri du Chat Syndrome.Carlos Ayán PhDTITLEThis case study provides information regarding the motor development and health-related fitness level of a female with 47,XXX.
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INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITIONPediatric Physical Therapy January 2019 Volume 32 Issue 11. Julie Badylak PT, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, OhioTITLE: Therapy Workloads in Pediatric Health: Preliminary Findings and Relevance for Defining Practice (Part 1)To measure time spent by pediatric physical and occupational therapists in performing daily work activities.2. Rebecca Durham Reder OTD, OTR/L, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, OhioTITLE: Therapy Workloads in Pediatric Health: Preliminary Findings and Relevance for Defining Practice (Part 2)3. Lynn Jeffries PT, PhD, PCS, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma CityTITLE: Longitudinal Change in Common Impairments in Children With Cerebral Palsy From Age 1.5 to 11 YearsThis project aimed to determine if change occurs over time for impairments of balance, range of motion, endurance, and strength of children with cerebral palsy, by Gross Motor Function Classification System levels.4. Marina Ferre-Fernandez PT, OT, MSc, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia, SpainTITLE: Measures of Motor and Functional Skills for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic ReviewTo review the level of evidence of the psychometric properties of outcome measures for motor or functional skills for children with cerebral palsy classified across I-V levels of the Gross Motor Function Classification System.5. Lindsey Adelstein PT, DPT, Spaulding Rehabilitation Center for Children, Cape Cod, MassachusettsTITLE: Differentiating Between Idiopathic Toe Walking and Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic ReviewThe purpose of this systematic review is to identify evidence-based examination components that enable a clinician to distinguish between children with Idiopathic Toe Walking and Cerebral Palsy in order to accurately categorize them into their respective movement system diagnosis.(In memory of first author Kathleen Schlough)6. Lisa Chiarello PT, PhD, FAPTA, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Drexel University, PhiladelphiaTITLE: Relationship of School-Based Physical Therapy Services to Student Goal AchievementTo explore the relationships of school-based physical therapy services to student goal achievement.7. Samuel Pierce PT, PhD, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTITLE: Linear and Nonlinear Measures of Postural Control in a Toddler With Cerebral Palsy: Brief ReportThe purpose of this brief report is to address knowledge gaps and describe longitudinal linear and nonlinear measures of postural control during sitting and standing in a young child with cerebral palsy.8. Robin L. Dole, PT, DPT, EdD, Widener University, Chester, PennsylvaniaTITLE: Educational Research Priorities for Pediatric Physical Therapy: A Consensus Study (PART 1)This study engaged physical therapist stakeholders, internal and external to pediatric physical therapy education, in identifying and ranking pediatric physical therapy educational research priorities.9. Victoria A. Moerchen, PT, PhD University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeTITLE: Educational Research Priorities for Pediatric Physical Therapy: A Consensus Study (PART 2)10. Kendra Gagnon, PT, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor & Director of Student Affairs, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Baylor University, Waco, TexasTITLE: Development of a Grading Rubric to Assess Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapy EducationThe purpose of this perspective paper is to describe the development and potential use of a pediatric clinical reasoning assessment rubric for research and educational purpose
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INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITIONPediatric Physical Therapy October 2019 Volume 31 Issue 4Providing Best Practice in Neonatal Intensive Care and Follow up: A clinician-researcher collaboration RICMOND, VA—Experience from the NICU on communicating and implementing new research into the clinic (knowledge translation) shows that clinicians and researchers can benefit from working together.INTERVIEWEE: Shaaron E. Brown Clinical Physical Therapist, Children's Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA“This invited lecture supports the importance of clinician-researchers collaborations for best practice.”The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on duch*enne Muscular Dystrophy: A Meta-Analysis SPRINGFIELD, MI—Outcomes from physical therapy training interventions have been quantified in a meta-analysis of benefits from a physical approach to improving respiratory muscle performance in patients with duch*enne Muscular Dystrophy, many of whom are not typically candidates for physical therapy now that medical treatments are so effective.INTERVIEWEE: Elizabeth Williamson PT PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Missouri State University, Springfield MI“This study reports the respiratory muscle training effect on strength and endurance in individuals with duch*enne muscular dystrophy.”Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Use of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines: Qualitative Implementation Study PITTSBURGH, PA—More than a year after release of the new physical therapy Guideline on Congenital Muscular Torticollis a new analysis gives insights to help clinicians implement it optimally.INTERVIEWEE: Joseph Schreiber PT PhD,Professor and Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA“This study is a follow-up to the quantitative survey to examine the perceptions of pediatric physical therapists on the application of the 2013 guidelines.”Physical Therapy Intervention to Advance Cognitive and Motor Skills: A Single Subject Study of a Young Child with Cerebral Palsy RICHMOND, VA—A single subject study of a young child with cerebral palsy looked at cognitive and motor outcomes and their inter-relationship after a new kind of physical therapy intervention.INTERVIEWEE: Stacey Dusing PT PhD PCS, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Director of the Motor Development Laboratory, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond“This study evaluated the change in motor and cognitive abilities of a single child during participation in the START-Play intervention.”Cross-cultural validity: Canadian norm values of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale evaluated for Dutch infants UTRECHT, NL—The potential for cross-cultural variability (between different populations around the world) in developmental assessment with the Alberta Infant Motor Scale has been revealed in a new study.INTERVIEWEE: Imke Suir, Department of Lifestyle and Health, Institute of Human Movement Studies, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, The Netherlands.“To examine if the Canadian normative values of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale are appropriate for Dutch infants.”Considering Propulsion Pattern in Therapeutic Outcomes for Children who use Manual Wheelchairs MILWAUKEE, WI—Patients who use manual wheelchairs have been investigated to assess the benefit of intensive physical therapy.INTERVIEWEE—Jacob R. Rammer PhD, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Engineering Center, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI“This study assesses the effect of community-based intensive physical and occupational therapy on functional outcomes over a 7-week period for children who use manual wheelchairs.”
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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITIONDirector of Physical Therapy, Munroe Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NESitting Matters! Differences Between Sitters and Nonsitters at 6 Months’ Adjusted“This retrospective study examines differences in prematurity-related risk and compares developmental outcomes between sitters and non-sitters at 6 months adjusted-age.”OMAHA, NE—An investigation of factors influencing ability to sit upright at six months age—noted from neonatal intensive care unit follow up among infants born preterm or those considered to be at risk of developmental delay—show that motor function drives early development.Early Intervention Therapy Services for Infants With or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy“The purpose of this study was to explore the practices physical therapists and occupational therapists use in early intervention for infants with or at risk for cerebral palsy.”LEXINGTON KY—Infant showing early signs of cerebral palsy—or who are assessed as being at high risk—were found to benefit from early intervention.Distance-Based Throwing Programs for Baseball Players From Little League to High School“Our goal is to create a guide for rehabilitation specialists and players to return to throwing as quickly and safely as possible”SEATTLE, WA—Children with sports injuries benefited from the best recovery exercises to do to recover by using an evidence-based “Throwing Progam” for injured ball-game players.Physical Therapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercises May Reduce Curve Progression in Mild Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves“To evaluate the curve magnitude in participants with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at high risk of progression who received outpatient physical therapy scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE).”DALLAS, TX—Physical therapy success was assessed in patients with scoliosis by measuring the extent to which patients who systematically received physical therapy exercises for scoliosis actually succeeded in getting measurable reductions of curve progression—compared to patients in the control group who were simply observed.Physical Therapy for a Patient With Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood: A Case ReportThe purpose of this case report is to present an example of physical therapy evaluation, intervention and outcomes for a child with alternating hemiplegia of childhoodDURHAM, NC—A case report throws light on the key role of the physical therapy elements of care for children with the rare, many-faceted and clinically variable condition: Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.Documenting physical therapy dose for individuals with cerebral palsy: A quality improvement initiativeThis report describes the quality improvement activities used to improve treatment dose documentation for individuals with cerebral palsy and to describe insights gained from this project.CINCINNATI, OH—Data from therapy sessions among thousands of patients with cerebral palsy have generated clear procedures to optimize care, resulting in significantly improved quality of physical therapy.
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1. Validity of the Early Activity Scale for Endurance and the Six-Minute Walk Test for children with cerebral palsyTwo well known tests of function in children with cerebral palsy: the Early Activity Scale for Endurance—EASE—and the Six-Minute Walk Test have been compared in a validation study for assessing children with cerebral palsy by functional ability level, sex, and age. The author of a new research paper in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal—Alyssa LaForme Fiss—tells the podcast about her findings.INTERVIEWEE: Alyssa LaForme Fiss, PT PhD PCS, Associate Professor, Director of Physical Therapy Research, Mercer University, Atlanta, GeorgiaCO-AUTHORS: Lynn Jeffries, Allison Yocum and Sarah Westcott McCoy2. Effects of adaptive bungee trampolining for children with cerebral palsy: a single subject studySince most children enjoy jumping on a trampoline this has been investigated as a therapy for children with cerebral palsy in research published in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Author Ashleigh Germain from Australia tells the podcast how she and her colleagues at Curtin University in Perth assessed the effects of using an adapted trampoline with an added “bungee” harness to protect the children.INTERVIEWEE: Ashleigh M Germain, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia, AustraliaCO-AUTHORS: Marie Blackmore, Noula Gibson, Becky Newell and Sîan A Williams3. Early intervention and postural adjustments during reaching in infants at risk of cerebral palsyA program known as COPCA (COPing with and CAring for infants with special needs) developed in the Netherlands has been trialed for early intervention in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy. Mijna Hadders Algra, from Groningen tells the podcast how babies’ reaching behavior gave important insights into care in an investigation of the postural effects of a family-centered program applied at 3-6 months corrected age in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy.INTERVIEWEE: Mijna Hadders-Algra MD, Professor of Developmental Neurology, University Medical Center, Groningen, NetherlandsCO-AUTHORS: Lieke C. van Balen, Linze-Jaap Dijkstra,Tineke Dirks, Arend F. Bos4. Cardiopulmonary Exercise test using arm ergometry in children with Spina Bifida: a prediction modelAn equation to help physical therapists optimize the physical development of patients with spina bifida—while avoiding exacerbating co-morbidities—has been developed in Brazil. The podcast hears from Ana Claudia Mattiello Sverzut—author of a study aimed at developing a prediction model for peak oxygen uptake in children with spina bifida—considering peak work load, peak heart rate, age, sex, anthropometric measures, walking level.INTERVIEWEE: Ana Claudia Mattiello Sverzut PT PhD Physical Therapy Professor, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, BrazilCO-AUTHORS: Jana A.M. Tuijtelaars¬, Marisa Maia Leonardi-Figuiredo, Julio Crescencio, Lourenço Gallo Junior, Edson Zangiacomi Martinez, Manon Bloemen, PT, Tim Takken5. Functional task training combined with electrical stimulation improves motor capacity in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: a single-subject designElectrical stimulation was found to be an important method of improving motor capacity for children with unilateral cerebral palsy in some more research reported from Brazil. In the podcast Rejane Vale Gonçalves discusses her group’s investigation of whether gastrocnemius FES combined with training of functional tasks produced improvements in variables related to walking performance, capacity for propulsive force generation and changes in gross motor function of children with SUCPINTERVIEWEE: Rejane Vale Gonçalves, PT PhD, Physical Therapy Professor, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Belo Horizonte, BrazilCO-AUTHORS: Sérgio Teixeira Fonseca, Priscila Albuquerque de Araújo, Thales Rezende Souza, Renan Alves Resende and Marisa Cotta Mancini
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