Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder resulting from an injury
to the developing brain. It is the most common form of childhood disability with prevalence …

This perspective outlines the theoretical basis for the presentation with the same name as
the second part of this title, which was given at the III STEP conference in July 2005. It …

The recommended amount of daily physical activity for youth is 60 minutes a day, most days
of the week. Youth with disabilities are not achieving this target and are significantly less …

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is a highly practical, easy-to-read resource for
all paediatric practitioners and students working with the developmental abilities and …

Objective. Analyze evidence of the benefits of physical activity for youth with developmental
disabilities. Data Sources. Key word searches for “disability,”“physical activity,”“exercise,”“ …

The effectiveness and safety of a group aquatic aerobic exercise program on
cardiorespiratory endurance for children with disabilities was examined using an A–B study …

Inadequate physical fitness is a major problem affecting the function and health of children
with cerebral palsy (CP). Lack of optimal physical activity may contribute to the development …

Currently there is no specific treatment for the brain insults leading to motor dysfunction in
cerebral palsy. The available symptomatic therapeutic options place cerebral palsy among …

Background and Purpose: Given the extensive literature on body weight–supported
treadmill training (BWSTT) in adult rehabilitation, a systematic review was undertaken to …

Exercise for children with cerebral palsy (CP) is gaining popularity among pediatric physical
therapists as an intervention choice. Exercise in water appeals to children with CP because …