The evolution of nutrition management in children with severe neurological impairment with a focus on cerebral palsy

S Oftedal, S McCormack, R Stevenson… - Journal of Human …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Nutritional management of children with severe neurological impairment (SNI) is highly
complex, and the profile of this population is changing. The aim of this narrative review was …

Treatment of spasticity

J Marsden, V Stevenson, L Jarrett - Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 2023 - Elsevier
Spasticity is characterized by an enhanced size and reduced threshold for activation of
stretch reflexes and is associated with “positive signs” such as clonus and spasms, as well …

Selective dorsal rhizotomy in non-ambulant children with cerebral palsy: a multi-center prospective study

CS Gillespie, BJ Hall, AM George, D Hennigan… - Child's Nervous …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Assess the effects of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) on motor function and quality
of life in children with a Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level of IV or V …

A mixed methods study of practice variation in selective dorsal rhizotomy: a study by the Cerebral Palsy Research Network

Z Makoshi, J Raskin, R Bollo, B Rocque, S Zickmund… - Pediatric Neurology, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is an established procedure for the treatment
of spasticity associated with cerebral palsy (CP). With the indications for the procedure …

Whole-body vibration reduces hamstrings neuromuscular function in uninjured individuals

C Chaltron, DA Sherman, DN Pamukoff… - Physical Therapy in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives Despite the growing use of whole-body vibration (WBV) to enhance quadriceps
neuromuscular function, the hamstrings-specific response is unclear among those without …

Effect of psychostimulant medications on physical function in children with cerebral palsy: scoping review

AB Almutairi, NZ Alrashdi, L Vogtle, MM Alotaibi - Pediatric Research, 2024 - nature.com
The aim of this scoping review is to examine the extent and depth of the literature on effects
of central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medications on physical function in children with …

Correspondence between Expected, Perceived, and Measured Effects of BoNT-A Treatment in Calf Muscles among Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A …

R Sæther, AKG Elvrum, SM Brændvik - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Our study explores the relationship between expected, perceived, and
measured effects of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) treatment and saline (placebo) in children …

An Integrated Approach for Real-Time Monitoring of Knee Dynamics with IMUs and Multichannel EMG

N Malesevic, I Svensson, G Hägglund, C Antfolk - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Measuring human joint dynamics is crucial for understanding how our bodies move and
function, providing valuable insights into biomechanics and motor control. Cerebral palsy …

Intraventricular baclofen for the treatment of pediatric spasticity in cerebral palsy: technique and outcomes

MG Piazza, S Thambireddy, A Mandava… - Journal of …, 2025 - thejns.org
OBJECTIVE Intraventricular baclofen (IVB) administration is used for the treatment of
secondary dystonia associated with cerebral palsy (CP), but it has not been reported as a …

The impact of longitudinal surveillance of individuals with cerebral palsy in Norway; a 20-year quality registry and follow-up program perspective

SJ Hollung, RB Jahnsen, GL Klevberg, N Kløve… - Norsk …, 2023 - duo.uio.no
The impact of longitudinal surveillance of individuals with cerebral palsy in Norway; a 20-year
quality registry and follow-up Page 1 Norsk Epidemiologi 2023; 31 (1-2): 15-23. DOI …