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View article: The immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and their legal guardians living in the province of Quebec: a mixed-methods study
The immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and adolescents with cerebral palsy and their legal guardians living in the province of Quebec: a mixed-methods study Open
Background Strict confinement measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as school closures and lockdowns, had a profound impact on vulnerable populations, particularly young people with disabilities and their families. Unfortunately, the…
View article: Supporting virtual reality and active video game use in pediatric rehabilitation: Protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study
Supporting virtual reality and active video game use in pediatric rehabilitation: Protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study Open
Background Virtual reality (VR) and active video game (AVG) systems that offer repetitive practice and multimodal feedback in engaging environments are attractive pediatric rehabilitation intervention options. Evidence supports their effec…
View article: Towards a successful teledance program for youth with cerebral palsy: A mixed-method study with the instructor’s perspective
Towards a successful teledance program for youth with cerebral palsy: A mixed-method study with the instructor’s perspective Open
Purpose Dance is a leisure time physical activity (LTPA) known to improve motor, cognitive, and psychosocial functions in youth with cerebral palsy (CP). Online exercise or tele-programs are promising in overcoming the environmental barrie…
View article: From lab to real life: Is there a link between lab-based and ecological assessment of Procedural Perceptual-Motor Learning tasks?
From lab to real life: Is there a link between lab-based and ecological assessment of Procedural Perceptual-Motor Learning tasks? Open
Procedural Perceptual-Motor Learning (PPML) refers to the process leading to the acquisition of new motor skills through repeated practice. It is crucial to (re-)acquire skills needed in daily life and rehabilitation. It can be divided in …
View article: Bridging Needs and Expectations of Individuals With Physical Disabilities and Community Services Stakeholders for the Cocreation of an Adapted Physical Activity Platform in Virtual Reality: Qualitative Study
Bridging Needs and Expectations of Individuals With Physical Disabilities and Community Services Stakeholders for the Cocreation of an Adapted Physical Activity Platform in Virtual Reality: Qualitative Study Open
Background Physical activity supports the health and well-being of individuals with physical disabilities. Despite the significance of engaging in physical activity, barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, such as limited access t…
View article: Toward Physiological Detection of a “Just-Right” Challenge Level for Motor Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study
Toward Physiological Detection of a “Just-Right” Challenge Level for Motor Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background Motor learning, a primary goal of pediatric rehabilitation, is facilitated when tasks are presented at a “just-right” challenge level—at the edge of the child’s current abilities, yet attainable enough to motivate the child in p…
View article: Wheelchair Dance: Exploring a Novel Approach to Enhance Wheelchair Skills, Belongingness and Inclusion among Children with Mobility Limitations
Wheelchair Dance: Exploring a Novel Approach to Enhance Wheelchair Skills, Belongingness and Inclusion among Children with Mobility Limitations Open
Playful approaches are recommended to enhance wheelchair skills training with young people. Inclusive dance allows participants to discover motor skills and improve social participation. Integrating wheelchair skills training into dance ha…
View article: Toward Physiological Detection of a “Just-Right” Challenge Level for Motor Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)
Toward Physiological Detection of a “Just-Right” Challenge Level for Motor Learning in Immersive Virtual Reality: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Motor learning, a primary goal of pediatric rehabilitation, is facilitated when tasks are presented at a “just-right” challenge level—at the edge of the child’s current abilities, yet attainable enough to motivate the child in …
View article: Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Intervention in Early-On Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Feasibility Study
Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Intervention in Early-On Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Feasibility Study Open
Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of pediatric cancer. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia causes an altered bone mineral homeostasis state, which can contribute to osteopenia, and bone fractures, most commonly verte…
View article: Patient and Parent Experiences with Group Telerehabilitation for Child Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Patient and Parent Experiences with Group Telerehabilitation for Child Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Open
Background: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer. ALL and its treatment cause altered bone-mineral homeostasis, which can contribute to musculoskeletal late adverse effects (LAEs). With the increasing numb…
View article: Integration of Motor Learning Principles Into Virtual Reality Interventions for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review
Integration of Motor Learning Principles Into Virtual Reality Interventions for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review Open
Background Increasing evidence supports the use of virtual reality systems to improve upper limb motor functions in individuals with cerebral palsy. While virtual reality offers the possibility to include key components to promote motor le…
View article: Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Intervention in Early-On Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Feasibility Study (Preprint)
Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Intervention in Early-On Survivors of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Feasibility Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of pediatric cancer. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia causes an altered bone mineral homeostasis state, which can contribute to osteopenia, and bone fractures, most commonly vert…
View article: Integration of Motor Learning Principles Into Virtual Reality Interventions for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Integration of Motor Learning Principles Into Virtual Reality Interventions for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Increasing evidence supports the use of virtual reality systems to improve upper limb motor functions in individuals with cerebral palsy. While virtual reality offers the possibility to include key components to promote motor l…
View article: An adapted dance program for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: An exploratory study
An adapted dance program for children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: An exploratory study Open
The results suggest that an adapted dance program is feasible and can have beneficial effects on motor and cognitive functions of children with CMT. Dance appears as a new approach adapted for these children. Further research is needed to …
View article: Physical activity in youth with osteogenesis imperfecta type I.
Physical activity in youth with osteogenesis imperfecta type I. Open
Children and adolescents with OI type I and their healthy counterparts did not reached daily recommendations of PA. Given their muscle function deficit, youth with OI type I would benefit to reach these recommendations to prevent precociou…