Are they really motor learning therapies? A scoping review of evidence-based, task-focused models of upper limb therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy

A Taghizadeh, KE Webster, A Bhopti… - Disability and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To identify the specific motor learning (ML) theories underpinning evidence-based,
task-focused upper limb models of therapy for children with unilateral cerebral palsy; and to …

On practicing magicine, from wonder to care: A systematic review of studies that apply magic in healthcare

KT Lee, YC Chen, YC Yang, WL Wang - Social Science & Medicine, 2023 - Elsevier
Rationale Magic, traditionally perceived as entertainment, has been increasingly employed
in healthcare to enhance health and well-being. Despite its potential benefits across various …

Outcomes associated with a single joystick-operated ride-on-toy navigation training incorporated into a constraint-induced movement therapy program: A pilot …

S Srinivasan, N Amonkar, P Kumavor, K Morgan… - Behavioral …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Our research aims to evaluate the utility of joystick-operated ride-on-toys (ROTs) as
therapeutic adjuncts to improve upper extremity (UE) function in children with hemiplegic …

Comparing the effects of modified constraint-induced movement therapy and bimanual training in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy mainstreamed in regular …

H Bingöl, MK Günel - Archives de Pédiatrie, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the effects of modified constraint-induced
movement therapy (mCIMT) and bimanual training (BIT) based on the International …

A training program using modified joystick-operated ride-on toys to complement conventional upper extremity rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy: Results …

S Srinivasan, P Kumavor, K Morgan - Bioengineering, 2024 - mdpi.com
The pilot study assessed the utility of a training program using modified, commercially
available dual-joystick-operated ride-on toys to promote unimanual and bimanual upper …

A pilot feasibility study on the use of dual-joystick-operated ride-on toys in upper extremity rehabilitation for children with unilateral cerebral palsy

S Srinivasan, PD Kumavor, K Morgan - Children, 2024 - mdpi.com
Children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) require task-oriented practice several hours
per week to produce meaningful gains in affected upper extremity (UE) motor function …

The effects of hand deformity on upper-limb function and health-related quality of life in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

H Bingol, MK Gunel - Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, 2021 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of hand deformity on upper-limb function
and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP) …

Evaluation of a magic camp for children with hemiparesis: a pilot study

K Spencer, HK Yuen, GR Jenkins, K Kirklin… - … Therapy in Health …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This single-group open trial was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a two-week magic
camp as a means of hand-arm motor skills training to improve upper limb motor function …

Identifying mechanisms of change in a magic-themed hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy programme for children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy: A qualitative …

D Fancourt, J Wee, F Lorencatto - BMC pediatrics, 2020 - Springer
Background There has been much research into how to promote upper-limb skills to achieve
functional independence in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP). One …

Fast and Fun: A Pilot Feasibility Study Using Dual Joystick-Operated Ride-on Toys for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation in Children with Hemiplegia

V Shahane, PD Kumavor, K Morgan… - … Therapy In Pediatrics, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Aim Our study investigates the feasibility and utility of implementing a dual joystick-operated
ride-on-toy navigation training (RNT) program within a 3-week intensive camp based on …