Pathophysiology of muscle contractures in cerebral palsy
MA Mathewson, RL Lieber - Physical Medicine and …, 2015 - pmr.theclinics.com
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor disorder caused by a nonprogressive injury to the developing
brain. 1 The injury occurs perinatally and, though causes are rarely known, 2, 3 CP is …
brain. 1 The injury occurs perinatally and, though causes are rarely known, 2, 3 CP is …
Can serious games be incorporated with conventional treatment of children with cerebral palsy? A review
The use of video games in rehabilitation is becoming more popular to clinicians. These
games are embedded in off-the-shelf commercial entertainment applications or especially …
games are embedded in off-the-shelf commercial entertainment applications or especially …
Effects of load carriage and fatigue on gait characteristics
The objective of this study was to determine the main and interactive effects of load carriage
and fatigue on gait characteristics. Twelve young male participants were recruited in this …
and fatigue on gait characteristics. Twelve young male participants were recruited in this …
The effects of varying ankle foot orthosis stiffness on gait in children with spastic cerebral palsy who walk with excessive knee flexion
YL Kerkum, AI Buizer, JC Van Den Noort, JG Becher… - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Rigid Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are commonly prescribed to counteract
excessive knee flexion during the stance phase of gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP) …
excessive knee flexion during the stance phase of gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP) …
Quantifying passive muscle stiffness in children with and without cerebral palsy using ultrasound shear wave elastography
Aim The aim of this study was to compare passive muscle stiffness in children with cerebral
palsy (CP) and children with typical development using a novel ultrasound technique …
palsy (CP) and children with typical development using a novel ultrasound technique …
Spatio-temporal gait analysis in children with cerebral palsy using, foot-worn inertial sensors
A child's natural gait pattern may be affected by the gait laboratory environment. Wearable
devices using body-worn sensors have been developed for gait analysis. The purpose of …
devices using body-worn sensors have been developed for gait analysis. The purpose of …
Effect of low dose robotic-gait training on walking capacity in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
Objective Robotic gait training presents a promising training modality. Nevertheless,
evidence supporting the efficacy of such therapy in children with cerebral palsy remains …
evidence supporting the efficacy of such therapy in children with cerebral palsy remains …
Group aquatic training improves gait efficiency in adolescents with cerebral palsy
Purpose. To evaluate the effect and feasibility of a 10-week group aquatic training
programme on gait efficiency in adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). The secondary …
programme on gait efficiency in adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). The secondary …
Relationship between ankle function and walking ability for children and young adults with cerebral palsy: A systematic review of deficits and targeted interventions
BC Conner, NM Remec, CM Michaels, CW Wallace… - Gait & Posture, 2022 - Elsevier
Background A primary goal of treatment for children with cerebral palsy is improved walking
ability to allow for a more active and independent lifestyle. With the importance of ankle …
ability to allow for a more active and independent lifestyle. With the importance of ankle …
Contractures with special reference in elderly: definition and risk factors–a systematic review with practical implications
Purpose: Contractures are common problems for the elderly with far reaching functional and
medical consequences. The aim of this systematic literature review was to give an overview …
medical consequences. The aim of this systematic literature review was to give an overview …