Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy: a meta-analysis

AP Salazar, AS Pagnussat, GA Pereira… - Brazilian journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objective To systematically review the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation
(NMES) as an adjuvant therapy to improve gross motor function in children with spastic …

Physiological considerations to support podium performance in para-athletes

CM Gee, MA Lacroix, T Stellingwerff… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The twenty-first century has seen an increase in para-sport participation and the number of
research publications on para-sport and the para-athlete. Unfortunately, the majority of …

The impact of respiratory exercises on voice outcomes: a systematic review of the literature

M Desjardins, HS Bonilha - Journal of Voice, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction The role of respiratory exercises in voice therapy remains unclear as many
patients do not need extensive breath support to meet their voice demands. However, since …

A randomized placebo-controlled study investigating the efficacy of inspiratory muscle training in the treatment of children with bronchial asthma

RK Elnaggar - Journal of Asthma, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Objective To investigate the efficacy of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory
functions, respiratory muscle strength, and asthma symptoms in asthmatic children. Methods …

Why individuals with cerebral palsy are at higher risk for respiratory complications from COVID-19

JE Brandenburg, MJ Fogarty… - Journal of pediatric …, 2020 - content.iospress.com
Respiratory dysfunction is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals with
cerebral palsy (CP). In children and adults with CP, movement and physical function is …

Respiratory muscle training induces additional stress and training load in well-trained triathletes—randomized controlled trial

T Kowalski, PS Kasiak, K Rebis, A Klusiewicz… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) has been investigated in the context of
improved athletic performance and pulmonary function. However, psychophysiological costs …

Effects of Physical Therapist Intervention on Pulmonary Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

M Rutka, WM Adamczyk, P Linek - Physical Therapy, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of physical therapy on
pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy (CP) …

Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS): Psychometric properties of cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version

J López-Ruiz, C Estrada-Barranco… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to develop a Spanish Version of the Trunk Measurement Scale
(TCMS-S) to analyze its validity and reliability and determine the Standard Error of …

Effect of threshold inspiratory muscle training on functional fitness and respiratory muscle strength compared to incentive spirometry in children and adolescents with …

P Kaeotawee, K Udomittipong, A Nimmannit… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background To determine the effect of threshold inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on
functional fitness and respiratory muscle strength (RMS) compared to incentive spirometry …

Supplementary Respiratory Therapy Improves Pulmonary Function in Pediatric Patients with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

E Kolumbán, M Szabados, M Hernádfői… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Despite medical advances, individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) face significant
respiratory challenges, leading to heightened hospitalization rates and early mortality …