Historically, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have experienced
health disparities related to several factors including: a lack of access to high quality medical …

Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) often experience health
disparities. To address disparities, Healthy People 2020 includes specific disability and …

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Objective Individuals with cerebral palsy have less lean body mass, greater relative
adiposity, and lower fitness and physical activity participation, and yet the prevalence of age …

Purpose Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) are at increased risk for frailty and chronic
disease due to factors experienced throughout the lifespan, such as excessive sedentary …

Background: Persons with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk for secondary chronic
conditions during childhood, including mental health disorders. However, little is known …

Aim To examine the risk, burden, and management of non‐communicable diseases (NCDs)
among people with cerebral palsy (CP). Method Databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase Ovid …

Dosing of pediatric rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy (CP) has been
identified as a national priority. Establishing dosing parameters for pediatric physical therapy …

Aim To summarize the best evidence of interventions for increasing physical activity in
children with physical disabilities. Method A systematic review was conducted using an …

Children functioning at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels IV–V
cannot maintain an aligned standing position or take steps without support. Upright …