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View article: Manual Dexterity Abilities and Dual Tasking in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder and Typically Developing Children
Manual Dexterity Abilities and Dual Tasking in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder and Typically Developing Children Open
Poor manual skills in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) may be dependent on task complexity and due to difficulties in the automatization phase of the motor learning process. Increased task demands and the dual‐task p…
View article: A Holistic Approach Towards Evaluating Upper Limb Function in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review of Clinical Tools and Promising Technologies for Comprehensive Assessment
A Holistic Approach Towards Evaluating Upper Limb Function in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review of Clinical Tools and Promising Technologies for Comprehensive Assessment Open
Optimal upper limb (UpL) function is essential for performing daily activities; however, children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP) often experience impairments in UpL function, which can impact their quality of life or indepen…
View article: Daily‐life executive functions and bimanual performance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy
Daily‐life executive functions and bimanual performance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy Open
Aim To explore daily‐life reported executive functions and their relation with bimanual performance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP). Method In this cross‐sectional study of 46 children with unilateral CP (mean age 11 years …
View article: Towards a Better Understanding of the Relation between Complex Cognitive and Bimanual Function in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Towards a Better Understanding of the Relation between Complex Cognitive and Bimanual Function in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Open
View article: Neural micro and macrostructural correlates of visual outcomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: A fixel-based study
Neural micro and macrostructural correlates of visual outcomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: A fixel-based study Open
Children with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) present with brain damage, predominantly lateralized to one hemisphere, and white matter (WM) lesions, which are known to affect visual functions. However, the relation between WM tract damage …
View article: Spatiotemporal coordination in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Insights from a bimanual goal-directed task
Spatiotemporal coordination in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Insights from a bimanual goal-directed task Open
View article: Combining muscle-computer interface guided training with bihemispheric tDCS improves upper limb function in patients with chronic stroke
Combining muscle-computer interface guided training with bihemispheric tDCS improves upper limb function in patients with chronic stroke Open
Bihemispheric tDCS combined with a novel MCI training for motor control of wrist extensor can improve upper limb function especially a training-specific effect on the wrist movement in patients with chronic stroke. The training regimen can…
View article: The relation between visual functions, functional vision, and bimanual function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy
The relation between visual functions, functional vision, and bimanual function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy Open
Background: Visual information is crucial for performing goal-directed movements in daily life. Aims: To investigate the relation between visual functions, functional vision, and bimanual function in children with unilateral cerebral palsy…
View article: Does somatosensory discrimination therapy alter sensorimotor upper limb function differently compared to motor therapy in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Does somatosensory discrimination therapy alter sensorimotor upper limb function differently compared to motor therapy in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Besides motor impairments, up to 90% of the children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) present with somatosensory impairments in the upper limb. As somatosensory information is of utmost importance for coordin…
View article: Seeing the Unseen: The Neurodevelopmental Factors Related to Visual Impairments in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Seeing the Unseen: The Neurodevelopmental Factors Related to Visual Impairments in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Open
View article: Combining muscle-computer interface guided training with bihemispheric tDCS improves upper limb function in chronic stroke patients
Combining muscle-computer interface guided training with bihemispheric tDCS improves upper limb function in chronic stroke patients Open
Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may facilitate neuroplasticity but with a limited effect when administered while stroke patients are at rest. Muscle-computer interface (MCI) training is a promising approach for training stro…
View article: In-depth quantification of bimanual coordination using the Kinarm exoskeleton robot in children with unilateral cerebral palsy
In-depth quantification of bimanual coordination using the Kinarm exoskeleton robot in children with unilateral cerebral palsy Open
Background Robots have been proposed as tools to measure bimanual coordination in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP). However, previous research only examined one task and clinical interpretation remains challenging due to the l…
View article: Spatiotemporal coordination in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: insights from a bimanual goal-directed task
Spatiotemporal coordination in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: insights from a bimanual goal-directed task Open
Background: In children with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP), bimanual assessments mostly focus on qualitative assessments of the impaired upper limb during bimanual tasks, which do not capture the spatiotemporal coordination between both …
View article: Does somatosensory discrimination therapy alter sensorimotor upper limb function differently compared to motor therapy in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Does somatosensory discrimination therapy alter sensorimotor upper limb function differently compared to motor therapy in children and adolescents with unilateral cerebral palsy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Effectiveness of the home-based training program Tele-UPCAT (Tele-monitored UPper Limb Children Action Observation Training) in unilateral cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial
Effectiveness of the home-based training program Tele-UPCAT (Tele-monitored UPper Limb Children Action Observation Training) in unilateral cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial Open
This should encourage the use of technology for rehabilitative purposes and further applications of the AOT paradigm.
View article: Intensive Therapy of the Lower Limbs and the Trunk in Children with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Comparing a Qualitative Functional and a Functional Approach
Intensive Therapy of the Lower Limbs and the Trunk in Children with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Comparing a Qualitative Functional and a Functional Approach Open
Few studies have examined the effect of intensive therapy on gross motor function and trunk control in children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study evaluated the effects of an intensive burst of therapy on the lower limbs and trunk by com…
View article: Exploring structural connectomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy using graph theory
Exploring structural connectomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy using graph theory Open
We explored structural brain connectomes in children with spastic unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) and its relation to sensory‐motor function using graph theory. In 46 children with uCP (mean age = 10 years 7 months ± 2 years 9 months; Manu…
View article: Reliability and Discriminative Validity of Wearable Sensors for the Quantification of Upper Limb Movement Disorders in Individuals with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy
Reliability and Discriminative Validity of Wearable Sensors for the Quantification of Upper Limb Movement Disorders in Individuals with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy Open
Background—Movement patterns in dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP) are characterized by abnormal postures and involuntary movements. Current evaluation tools in DCP are subjective and time-consuming. Sensors could yield objective information …
View article: A comprehensive normative reference database of muscle morphology in typically developing children aged 3–18 years—a cross‐sectional ultrasound study
A comprehensive normative reference database of muscle morphology in typically developing children aged 3–18 years—a cross‐sectional ultrasound study Open
During childhood, muscle growth is stimulated by a gradual increase in bone length and body mass, as well as by other factors, such as physical activity, nutrition, metabolic, hormonal, and genetic factors. Muscle characteristics, such as …
View article: Assessment of movement disorders using wearable sensors during upper limb tasks: A scoping review
Assessment of movement disorders using wearable sensors during upper limb tasks: A scoping review Open
Background: Studies aiming to objectively quantify movement disorders during upper limb tasks using wearable sensors have recently increased, but there is a wide variety in described measurement and analyzing methods, hampering standardiza…
View article: Children With Cerebral Palsy Show Higher Static—But Not Higher Dynamic—Motor Fatigability in Grip and Pinch Tasks Than Children With Typical Development Do
Children With Cerebral Palsy Show Higher Static—But Not Higher Dynamic—Motor Fatigability in Grip and Pinch Tasks Than Children With Typical Development Do Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in static and dynamic motor fatigability during grip and pinch tasks between children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP) and children with typical development (T…
View article: Assessment of upper limb movement disorders using wearable sensors during functional tasks: a systematic review
Assessment of upper limb movement disorders using wearable sensors during functional tasks: a systematic review Open
Background Studies aiming to objectively quantify upper limb movement disorders during functional tasks using wearable sensors have recently increased, but there is a wide variety in described measurement and analyzing methods, hampering s…
View article: The impact of brain lesion characteristics and the corticospinal tract wiring on mirror movements in unilateral cerebral palsy
The impact of brain lesion characteristics and the corticospinal tract wiring on mirror movements in unilateral cerebral palsy Open
View article: The Short-Term Impact of Botulinum Neurotoxin-A on Muscle Morphology and Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
The Short-Term Impact of Botulinum Neurotoxin-A on Muscle Morphology and Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy Open
Children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) are often treated with intramuscular Botulinum Neurotoxin type-A (BoNT-A). Recent studies demonstrated BoNT-A-induced muscle atrophy and variable effects on gait pathology. This group-matched cont…
View article: Psychometric properties of upper limb kinematics during functional tasks in children and adolescents with dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Psychometric properties of upper limb kinematics during functional tasks in children and adolescents with dyskinetic cerebral palsy Open
Dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP) is characterised by involuntary movements, and the movement patterns of children with DCP have not been extensively studied during upper limb tasks. The aim of this study is to evaluate psychometric properti…
View article: Correction to: Better detection of reduced motor functioning in brain tumor survivors based on objective motor assessments: an incentive for improved standardized follow-up
Correction to: Better detection of reduced motor functioning in brain tumor survivors based on objective motor assessments: an incentive for improved standardized follow-up Open
View article: Exploring structural connectomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy using graph theory
Exploring structural connectomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy using graph theory Open
B ackground and objectives Brain damage during early development impacts the brain structural network and its coinciding functions. Here, we explored structural brain connectomes in children with unilateral cerebral palsy and its relation …
View article: Reliable and Valid Robotic Assessments of Hand Active and Passive Position Sense in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Reliable and Valid Robotic Assessments of Hand Active and Passive Position Sense in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy Open
Impaired hand proprioception can lead to difficulties in performing fine motor tasks, thereby affecting activities of daily living. The majority of children with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) experience proprioceptive deficits, but accur…
View article: Better detection of reduced motor functioning in brain tumor survivors based on objective motor assessments: an incentive for improved standardized follow-up
Better detection of reduced motor functioning in brain tumor survivors based on objective motor assessments: an incentive for improved standardized follow-up Open
Long-term sequelae are well-known in childhood brain tumor survivors, but motor functioning remains poorly described. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess objective motor functioning, patient-specific risk factors, and parental perce…
View article: Psychometric properties of upper limb kinematics during functional tasks in children and adolescents with dyskinetic cerebral palsy
Psychometric properties of upper limb kinematics during functional tasks in children and adolescents with dyskinetic cerebral palsy Open
Aim Dyskinetic cerebral palsy (DCP) is characterised by involuntary movements, and the movement patterns of children with DCP have not been extensively studied during upper limb tasks. The aim of this study is to evaluate psychometric prop…