Background Physical and functional losses due to aging and diseases decrease human
mobility, independence, and quality of life. This study is aimed at summarizing and …

This review summarizes current information regarding the changes in structure or function
that occur in skeletal muscle secondary to spasticity. Most published studies have reported …

Although weakness has been identified in cerebral palsy (CP) in isolated muscle groups, the
magnitude of weakness in multiple muscles and the patterns of weakness across joints have …

Physiotherapy plays a key role in the management of cerebral palsy (CP) and comprises of
various therapeutic interventions in enhancing the various physiological and functional …

OBJECTIVE: To explore facilitators and barriers to participation in physical activity and sport
in youth with cerebral palsy (CP). STUDY DESIGN: This was a qualitative study involving in …

Objective To evaluate the effects of an 8-month training program with standardized
exercises on aerobic and anaerobic capacity in children and adolescents with cerebral …

Purpose: To summarize and discuss current evidence and understanding of clinical
pediatric exercise physio-logy focusing on the work the research group at Utrecht and others …

In the last two or three decades, physical activity (PA) has gained increasing recognition as
being essential for maintaining good health and improving quality of life for all ages …

Physical activity is important for young people's health. The emphasis over the last 2
decades has been on moderate to vigorous exercise when designing activity and exercise …

Abstract Hurvitz EA, Green LB, Hornyak JE, Khurana SR, Koch LG: Body mass index
measures in children with cerebral palsy related to gross motor function classification: a …