Objective To summarize and appraise the literature on the intraexaminer reliability of hand-
held dynamometry (HHD) in the upper extremity. Data Sources MEDLINE, CINAHL, and …

Background In order to make inferences about strength related to development or treatment
interventions, it is important to use measurement instruments that have sound clinimetric …

Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) on the body
functions and activity of children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Method This …

Purpose: To determine, with respect to measurement of maximal isometric torque (MIT)
using a specific hand-held dynamometer (HHD) protocol,(1) protocol feasibility over a wide …

This study described the aerobic capacity [VO2peak (ml/kg/min)] in contemporary children
and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) using a maximal exercise test protocol. Twenty …

Background The available health resources limit the amount of therapy that may be offered
to children with cerebral palsy and the amount of training in each session may be insufficient …

Purpose This study assessed cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), physical activity (PA), and
sedentary behavior (SB), as well as factors associated with these outcomes in children …

Background Until recently, strength training in children with cerebral palsy (CP) was
considered to be inappropriate, because it could lead to increased spasticity or abnormal …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a novel functional
strength and power-training program on gait and gross motor function in participants with …

Objective To examine the validity and clinical utility of functional assessments (1-minute
walk test, 10-meter walk test, Timed Up & Go [TUG] test, Timed Up and Down Stairs [TUDS] …