Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents

Pediatric Physical Therapy - Fall 2008, Volume 20, Issue 3

Announcements. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

Page: 288DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e3181343d89
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00013.htm

Retrospective Case Study of Team Approach to Omphalocele Orthosis Fabrication and Implementation. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

A custom orthosis was shown to be a valuable tool to provide external support for a giant omphalocele and facilitate safe interaction between the infant and family. The authors recommend an interdisciplinary approach to best accommodate these patients' needs.Page: 284DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e31818242c5Authors: Suhr, Maureen PT, DPT; Jennings, Russell MD; Miller, James CPO; Ryan, Kim PT
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00012.htm

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for a Child with Hemiparesis: A Case Report. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

This case report describes positive outcomes of a method of CIMT using a minimally restrictive constraint and a home program over an 18-month period.Page: 271DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e318181e569Authors: Fergus, Andrea PT, PhD; Buckler, Jessica DPT; Farrell, Janeen DPT; Isley, Melinda DPT; McFarland, Meghan DPT; Riley, Bonnie ORTL
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00011.htm

The Effect of Hippotherapy on Functional Outcomes for Children with Disabilities: A Pilot Study. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

This study of 4 children with developmental disabilities successfully used Goal Attainment Scaling to track the achievement of behavioral objectives for children enrolled in a 6 month hippotherapy program.Page: 264DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e31818256cdAuthors: Murphy, Deirdra PT, DPT, MS, MHA; Kahn-D'Angelo, Linda PT, ScD; Gleason, James PT, MS
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00010.htm

Hand-Held Dynamometry in Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: Within-Session Reliability. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

This study reveals that when using a HHD and a standardized measurement protocol, a novice tester can obtain reliable LE strength values in children with TBI.Page: 259DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e3181824782Authors: Katz-Leurer, Michal PT, PhD; Rottem, Hemda PT, MSc; Meyer, Shirley MD
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00009.htm

Functional Balance Tests for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: Within-Session Reliability. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

The authors report that within-session reliability values are excellent for the Modified Functional Reach Test and good for the TUG test in children with TBI.Page: 254DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e3181820dd8Authors: Katz-Leurer, Michal PT, MPH, PhD; Rotem, Hemda PT, MSc; Lewitus, Hana PT, MPH; Keren, Ofer MD; Meyer, Shirley MD
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00008.htm

The Relationship of Physical Activity to Health Status and Quality of Life in Cerebral Palsy. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

Measures of ambulatory and physical activity and youth-reported health status separate from a measure of quality of life appear to help define specific health issues of ambulatory youth with CP.Page: 247DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e318181a959Authors: Bjornson, Kristie F. PhD, PT; Belza, Basia PhD, RN; Kartin, Deborah PhD, PT; Logsdon, Rebecca PhD; McLaughlin, John MD; Thompson, Elaine Adams PhD, RN
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00007.htm

The Test of Infant Motor Performance: Reliability in Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type I. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

This multicenter study demonstrates that TIMP scores can be reliably obtained in infants with SMA-I.Page: 242DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e318181ae96Authors: Finkel, Richard S. MD; Hynan, Linda S. PhD; Glanzman, Allan M. PT, DPT, PCS, ATP; Owens, Hollis MSPT; Nelson, Leslie MPT; Cone, Stephanie R. MSPT; Campbell, Suzann K. PT, PhD; Iannaccone, Susan T. MD; the AmSMART Group
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00006.htm

ERRATUM. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

Page: 241DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e31818533cc
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00005.htm

Assessment Protocol for Serial Casting After Botulinum Toxin A Injections to Treat Equinus Gait. - (Found September 22, 2008 )

An assessment protocol including a Modified Ashworth Scale, Modified Tardieu Scale, the GMFM-66, the PEDI, and GAITRite was found to be feasible for assessing effects of Botox and casting for equinus gait.Page: 233DOI: 10.1097PEP.0b013e3181825c1bAuthors: Kelly, Barbara PT, BSc; MacKay-Lyons, Marilyn J. PT, PhD; Berryman, Susan PT, BSc; Hyndman, Joe MD; Wood, Ellen MD
http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/abstract.00001577-200802030-00004.htm