Evaluating the outcome of an individual functional therapy program focused on children with cerebral palsy and cerebral visual impairment: a multiple case study

M Salavati, E Rameckers, A Waninge… - European Journal of …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Background: To date, there is no evidence-based functional therapy programme available
for children with both cerebral palsy (CP) and cerebral visual impairment (CVI). This study …

Gross motor function, functional skills and caregiver assistance in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) with and without cerebral visual impairment (CVI)

M Salavati, EAA Rameckers… - European Journal of …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: To determine whether the level of gross motor function and functional skills in children
with cerebral palsy (CP) and cerebral visual impairment (CVI) as well as caregiver …

Functional therapy for children with cerebral palsy: an ecological approach

LE Ahl, E Johansson, T Granat… - … medicine and child …, 2005 - cambridge.org
The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate functional training for children with cerebral palsy
(CP). The outcomes examined were goal-achievement, gross motor function, performance of …

Effectiveness of functional intensive therapy on mobility and self-care activities in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy–a prospective clinical study

YJM Janssen-Potten, L Roks, R Roijen… - Disability and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major cause of childhood disability. Children with CP often
lack motor skills to effectively perform activities of daily living. The aim is to assess the …

Randomized controlled trial of physiotherapy in 56 children with cerebral palsy followed for 18 months

E Bower, D Michell, M Burnett, MJ Campbell… - … medicine and child …, 2001 - cambridge.org
This study aimed to determine whether motor function and performance is better enhanced
by intensive physiotherapy or collaborative goal-setting in children with cerebral palsy (CP) …

Relationship between changes in motor capacity and objectively measured motor performance in ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy

E Halma, JBJ Bussmann… - Child: care, health …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Different interventions are offered to children with cerebral palsy (CP) to
improve the activity domain of the international classification of functioning (ICF). In therapy …

Efficacy of three therapy approaches in preschool children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial

AJA Kruijsen‐Terpstra, M Ketelaar… - … Medicine & Child …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To examine the efficacy of child‐focused, context‐focused, and regular care
approaches, delivered in a rehabilitation setting by physical or occupational therapists to …

Intensive Motor Skills Training Program Combining Group and Individual Sessions for Children With Cerebral Palsy

S Knight, L Fetters - Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To describe and evaluate a local program of intensive goal-directed motor skills
training for a small number of children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Multiple single-subject …

Focus on function–a randomized controlled trial comparing two rehabilitation interventions for young children with cerebral palsy

M Law, J Darrah, N Pollock, P Rosenbaum, D Russell… - BMC pediatrics, 2007 - Springer
Background Children with cerebral palsy receive a variety of long-term physical and
occupational therapy interventions to facilitate development and to enhance functional …

Change in basic motor abilities, quality of movement and everyday activities following intensive, goal-directed, activity-focused physiotherapy in a group setting for …

AB Sorsdahl, R Moe-Nilssen, HK Kaale, J Rieber… - BMC pediatrics, 2010 - Springer
Background The effects of intensive training for children with cerebral palsy (CP) remain
uncertain. The aim of the study was to investigate the impact on motor function, quality of …