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View article: Three‐year outcomes of repeated botulinum neurotoxin A injections to the lower extremities in young children with spastic cerebral palsy in <scp>GMFCS</scp> levels I to <scp>III</scp>
Three‐year outcomes of repeated botulinum neurotoxin A injections to the lower extremities in young children with spastic cerebral palsy in <span>GMFCS</span> levels I to <span>III</span> Open
Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of repeated botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT‐A) injections on gross motor function over 3 years in ambulant children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Method A prospective observational cohort study of 124 par…
View article: Developing disability inclusive coaching principles within community recreational sport programming for children
Developing disability inclusive coaching principles within community recreational sport programming for children Open
View article: Intervenção de esportes modificados para melhorar metas de participação e competências de atividade em crianças deambuladoras com paralisia cerebral: um ensaio clínico randomizado
Intervenção de esportes modificados para melhorar metas de participação e competências de atividade em crianças deambuladoras com paralisia cerebral: um ensaio clínico randomizado Open
Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a eficácia de uma intervenção de esportes modificados (Sports Stars Brasil) nos objetivos de participação em atividades físicas de lazer, desempenho e capacidade motora, funções corporais, níveis de atividade física…
View article: Modified sports intervention for improving participation goals and activity competence in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial
Modified sports intervention for improving participation goals and activity competence in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial Open
Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified sports intervention (Sports Stars Brazil) on leisure‐time physical activity participation goals, motor skill performance and capacity, body functions, physical activity levels, physical liter…
View article: Development of a Framework for Youth- and Family-Specific Engagement in Research: Proposal for a Scoping Review and Qualitative Descriptive Study
Development of a Framework for Youth- and Family-Specific Engagement in Research: Proposal for a Scoping Review and Qualitative Descriptive Study Open
Background Youth and families play an indispensable role in health research, given their unique lived experiences and expertise. Aligning research with patients’ needs, values, and preferences can significantly enhance its relevance and im…
View article: Feasibility of the <i>Challenge</i> Assessment, the <i>Gait Outcomes Assessment List</i> and ‘ <i>Moving Together’ (‘Sammen I Bevægels</i> e’), a Group-Based Motor Skills Intervention for Independent School-Aged Children with Cerebral Palsy
Feasibility of the <i>Challenge</i> Assessment, the <i>Gait Outcomes Assessment List</i> and ‘ <i>Moving Together’ (‘Sammen I Bevægels</i> e’), a Group-Based Motor Skills Intervention for Independent School-Aged Children with Cerebral Palsy Open
This single group pre and posttest study evaluated the feasibility of a new 10-week group-based motor skills enhancement intervention: "Moving Together," and associated use of the Challenge assessment and Gait Outcomes Ass…
View article: Using interactive computer play in physical therapy and occupational therapy clinical practice: an explanatory sequential mixed methods study
Using interactive computer play in physical therapy and occupational therapy clinical practice: an explanatory sequential mixed methods study Open
Introduction This study explored the extent to which an interactive computer play system, Bootle Blast, supports motor learning in a clinical context and examined clinicians’ perceptions of their therapeutic role in the system’s use as an …
View article: Feasibility of a home-based home videogaming intervention with a family-centered approach for children with cerebral palsy: a randomized multiple baseline single-case experimental design
Feasibility of a home-based home videogaming intervention with a family-centered approach for children with cerebral palsy: a randomized multiple baseline single-case experimental design Open
Background Worldwide, children with cerebral palsy (CP) living in underserved communities face barriers to accessing motor therapy services. This study assessed the implementation and effectiveness of an 8-week, upper limb (UL) home-based …
View article: Development of a Framework for Youth- and Family-Specific Engagement in Research: Proposal for a Scoping Review and Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint)
Development of a Framework for Youth- and Family-Specific Engagement in Research: Proposal for a Scoping Review and Qualitative Descriptive Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Youth and families play an indispensable role in health research, given their unique lived experiences and expertise. Aligning research with patients’ needs, values, and preferences can significantly enhance its relevance and i…
View article: Physiotherapy-assisted overground exoskeleton use: mixed methods feasibility study protocol quantifying the user experience, as well as functional, neural, and muscular outcomes in children with mobility impairments
Physiotherapy-assisted overground exoskeleton use: mixed methods feasibility study protocol quantifying the user experience, as well as functional, neural, and muscular outcomes in children with mobility impairments Open
Background Early phase research suggests that physiotherapy paired with use of robotic walking aids provides a novel opportunity for children with severe mobility challenges to experience active walking. The Trexo Plus is a pediatric lower…
View article: Feasibility of a Home-Base Home Videogaming Intervention with a Family-Centered Approach for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Multiple Baseline Single-Case Experimental Design
Feasibility of a Home-Base Home Videogaming Intervention with a Family-Centered Approach for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Multiple Baseline Single-Case Experimental Design Open
Background Worldwide, children with cerebral palsy (CP) living in underserved communities face barriers to accessing motor therapy services. This study assessed the implementation and effectiveness of an 8-week, upper limb (UL) home-based …
View article: Evaluating the impact of movement tracking feedback on engagement with home exercise programmes of children with cerebral palsy using a new therapy app: a protocol for a mixed-methods single-case experimental design with alternating treatments
Evaluating the impact of movement tracking feedback on engagement with home exercise programmes of children with cerebral palsy using a new therapy app: a protocol for a mixed-methods single-case experimental design with alternating treatments Open
Introduction Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are prescribed home exercise programmes (HEPs) to increase the frequency of movement practice, yet adherence to HEPs can be low. This paper outlines the protocol for a single-case experimental…
View article: Sports Stars Brazil in children with autism spectrum disorder: A feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol
Sports Stars Brazil in children with autism spectrum disorder: A feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol Open
Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children have lower levels of participation in recreational and sporting activities when compared to their peers. Participation has been defined based on the Family of Participation-Related Constru…
View article: Development and evaluation of the Family Needs Questionnaire for Pediatric Rehabilitation
Development and evaluation of the Family Needs Questionnaire for Pediatric Rehabilitation Open
Purpose To develop the Family Needs Questionnaire—Pediatric Rehabilitation (FNQ‐PR) version and evaluate the reliability and concurrent validity of this self‐report measure for caregivers of children with disabilities who receive pediatric…
View article: Content validity and reliability of the Exploring EXPRESSions of Autism through Body Language (EXPRESS) tool
Content validity and reliability of the Exploring EXPRESSions of Autism through Body Language (EXPRESS) tool Open
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) participate in less physical activity than the recommended physical activity guidelines. This may be attributable, in part, to community program instructors’ limited knowledge of ASD, specifical…
View article: Development of expert consensus to guide physical rehabilitation in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury during the subacute phase
Development of expert consensus to guide physical rehabilitation in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury during the subacute phase Open
Objective: To develop consensus among experts to guide physical rehabilitation in children and adolescents with acquired brain injury during the subacute phase. Design: International Delphi study. Methods: A 3-round online Delphi study was…
View article: Understanding a videogame home intervention for children with hemiplegia: a mixed methods multi-case study
Understanding a videogame home intervention for children with hemiplegia: a mixed methods multi-case study Open
Introduction Access to rehabilitation therapies is a salient and growing issue for children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their families, motivating interest in home-based interventions. Bootle Blast is a low-cost, movement-tracking videoga…
View article: Getting into the game: evaluation of the reliability, validity and utility of the <i>Ignite Challenge</i> scale for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder
Getting into the game: evaluation of the reliability, validity and utility of the <i>Ignite Challenge</i> scale for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder Open
Evaluate reliability, concurrent validity and utility of the Ignite Challenge motor skills measure for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this measurement study, children completed the Ignite Challenge twice, 1–…
View article: Functional Neuroplasticity and Motor Skill Change Following Gross Motor Interventions for Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
Functional Neuroplasticity and Motor Skill Change Following Gross Motor Interventions for Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy Open
Background Gross motor intervention designs for children with diplegic cerebral palsy (DCP) require an improved understanding of the children’s potential for neuroplasticity. Objective To identify relations between functional neuroplastici…
View article: The Concussion Challenge Assessment: Development and reliability of a novel gross motor assessment tool for paediatric concussion
The Concussion Challenge Assessment: Development and reliability of a novel gross motor assessment tool for paediatric concussion Open
Aims The aim of this study was to develop a gross motor performance clinical assessment tool, the Concussion Challenge Assessment (CCA), for paediatric concussion populations. Methods An expert panel evaluated tasks from the Acquired Brain…
View article: R2Play development: Fostering user-driven technology that supports return-to-play decision-making following pediatric concussion
R2Play development: Fostering user-driven technology that supports return-to-play decision-making following pediatric concussion Open
Objective To design a multi-domain return-to-play assessment system ( R2Play ) for youth athletes with concussion. Methods The R2Play system was developed using an overarching user-centered approach, the Design Thinking Framework, and rese…
View article: Development of the Gross Motor Function Family Report (GMF-FR) for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Development of the Gross Motor Function Family Report (GMF-FR) for Children with Cerebral Palsy Open
Purpose: To describe the initial steps in the development of a family-completed, modified version of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) to report gross motor function of young people with cerebral palsy in their natural environment…
View article: Is Physical Activity–Related Self-Efficacy Associated with Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour among Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy?
Is Physical Activity–Related Self-Efficacy Associated with Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour among Ambulatory Children with Cerebral Palsy? Open
Purpose : To determine how physical activity–related self-efficacy is associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviour time among ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method : Children with CP, Gross Motor Function Classi…
View article: Application of the behaviour change technique taxonomy (BCTTv1) to an inclusive physical literacy-based sport program for children and youth
Application of the behaviour change technique taxonomy (BCTTv1) to an inclusive physical literacy-based sport program for children and youth Open
Coaches play a critical role in shaping the sporting experiences of children and youth. In introductory-level grassroots sport programs, the coaching strategies used can greatly influence children’s and youths’ physical literacy developmen…
View article: Development of the gait outcomes assessment list for lower-limb differences (GOAL-LD) questionnaire: a child and parent reported outcome measure
Development of the gait outcomes assessment list for lower-limb differences (GOAL-LD) questionnaire: a child and parent reported outcome measure Open
View article: Reliability of the Revised Motor Learning Strategies Rating Instrument and Its Role in Describing the Motor Learning Strategy Content of Physiotherapy Sessions in Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury
Reliability of the Revised Motor Learning Strategies Rating Instrument and Its Role in Describing the Motor Learning Strategy Content of Physiotherapy Sessions in Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury Open
Purpose: Documenting the use of motor learning strategies (MLS) in physiotherapy is a foundational step in understanding the effectiveness of motor skills–based treatments in paediatric acquired brain injury (ABI). The purpose of this stud…
View article: Development of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences (GOAL-LD) Questionnaire: A Child and Parent Reported Outcome Measure
Development of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences (GOAL-LD) Questionnaire: A Child and Parent Reported Outcome Measure Open
Background: To develop a priority-based patient/parent reported outcome measure for children with lower-limb differences (LD) by adapting the Gait Outcomes Assessment List (GOAL) questionnaire. Methods: Guided by a conceptual framework of …
View article: Animated Analysis: Drawing Deeper Analytical Insights From Qualitative Data
Animated Analysis: Drawing Deeper Analytical Insights From Qualitative Data Open
While participant-created drawings in arts-based health research, used as a process of producing knowledge are well known, similar approaches with researcher-created drawings are less common. This article describes the journey of how resea…
View article: Measurement Properties and Translation to Brazilian-Portuguese of the Challenge for Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy
Measurement Properties and Translation to Brazilian-Portuguese of the Challenge for Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy Open
Aims: Translate the Challenge assessment into Brazilian-Portuguese, determine its face validity, evaluate the reliability of the total score and score per item, investigate whether the child’s gross motor level (classified by…
View article: Development of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences (GOAL-LD) Questionnaire: A Patient and Parent Reported Outcome Measure for Pediatric Lower-limb Deformity
Development of the Gait Outcomes Assessment List for Lower Limb Differences (GOAL-LD) Questionnaire: A Patient and Parent Reported Outcome Measure for Pediatric Lower-limb Deformity Open
Purpose: To develop a priority-based patient /parent reported outcome measure for children with lower-limb differences (LD) by adapting the Gait Outcomes Assessment List (GOAL) questionnaire. Methods: Guided by a conceptual framework of pa…