Aquatic Compared With Land-Based Exercises on Gross Motor Function of Children/Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

Aim: This study aimed to compare gross motor function between aquatic- and land-based exercises in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: The authors conducted an electronic search of nine databases from their inception to 21 November 2024 (PROSPERO registration: CRD42020194121). Inclusion criteria were randomized controlled trials involving aquatic-based exercises for children and adolescents with CP, assessing gross motor function using standardized scales or tests.

e-EARLY TOGETHER Intervention for Infants at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy: Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an early intervention program, e-EARLY TOGETHER, that combines goal-oriented training, parental coaching, environmental enrichment in a telehealth approach in a low- and middle-income country.

Methods: Protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of e-EARLY TOGETHER intervention compared to standard guidelines on outcomes related to development and performance in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy.

Discussion: This protocol will inform and enrich clinical practice related to early intervention in low- and middle-income countries.

Agreement of synchronous remote and in-person application of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale: Cohort study.

Introduction: Using standardized scales to assess motor development via telemedicine can increase access for low-income populations. Our aim was to verify the agreement and feasibility between remotely and synchronously applying the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) and the in-person format.

Methods: This was a concordance study, with 77 typical infants aged 4-18 months (mean = 13 months).

Association between environmental factors during the COVID-19 pandemic and functioning of infants with biological risk in the first year of life: Cross-sectional exploratory study.

Background: Child development can be influenced by family and environmental factors, which changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, it is important to explore how these factors are associated with the functioning of infants with biological risk in the first year of life.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate associations between family factors, home opportunities, caregiver perception of environmental support and barriers at home and environmental factors during the COVID-19 pandemic and gross motor skills and home participation in infants with biological risk in the first year of life.

The psychometric properties and feasibility of the Alberta infant motor scale used in telehealth: A scoping review.

Background: Telehealth can be a viable option for improving equitable access to early motor assessment for financially vulnerable individuals.

Aim: This review aimed to identify the psychometric properties of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) when applied via telehealth and assess its feasibility.

Methods: Papers were systematically retrieved from electronic databases until October 4, 2023.

Telemonitoring of motor skills using the Alberta Infant Motor Scale for at-risk infants in the first year of life.

Introduction: Remote assessment creates opportunities for monitoring child development at home. Determining the possible barriers to and facilitators of the quality of telemonitoring motor skills allows for safe and effective practices. We aimed to: (1) determine the quality, barriers and facilitators of Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) home videos made by mothers; (2) verify interrater reliability; (3) determine the association between contextual factors and the quality of assessments.

Tele-care intervention performed by parents involving specific task- environment- participation (STEP protocol) for infants at risk for developmental delay: protocol of randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: With the implementation of social distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many at-risk infants are without therapy. An alternative mode of therapy in this situation is tele-care, a therapy in which assessments and interventions are carried out online, in the home environment. We describe a tele-care protocol involving parent delivered task and context specific movement training, participation and environmental adaptation for infants at risk for developmental delay.

Physical therapy with hippotherapy compared to physical therapy alone in children with cerebral palsy: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: To compare the effects of physical therapy with hippotherapy versus physical therapy alone on the gross motor function of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP).

Method: Electronic searches were conducted in January 2021. We included controlled trials of the gross motor function of children and adolescents with CP, aged 2 to 18 years.

Sex and age influence on postural sway during sit-to-stand movement in children and adolescents: Cross-sectional study.

We investigated the influence of sex and age in postural sway during sit-to-stand (STS) in children and adolescents of 5-15 years. We evaluated sway during STS in 86 typical participants. STS was divided into three phases: preparation, rising, and stabilization.

Catechins as Model Bioactive Compounds for Biomedical Applications.

Research regarding polyphenols has gained prominence over the years because of their potential as pharmacological nutrients. Most polyphenols are flavanols, commonly known as catechins, which are present in high amounts in green tea. Catechins are promising candidates in the field of biomedicine.

Asymmetry in children with unilateral cerebral palsy during sit-to-stand movement: Cross-sectional, repeated-measures and comparative study.

Background: We aimed to compare motor strategies adopted by children with unilateral Cerebral Palsy and typically developing children during the performance of sit-to-stand.

Methods: Eleven children with unilateral cerebral palsy and 20 typically developing children were evaluated. Kinematic and kinetic analysis of the sit-to-stand movement was performed.

Effect of physical therapy interventions on spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review.

Aim: To investigate the effect of physical therapy interventions on spatiotemporal gait parameters in children with cerebral palsy.

Methods: Six databases were searched: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Science Direct, Lilacs, and Scopus. Two independent reviewers worked on primary study selection based on titles, abstracts, and full text reading.

Immediate effect of kinesio taping on knee extensor torque of children with Cerebral Palsy: Three case reports.

Background: Kinesiotaping (KT) has been commonly used in clinical setting. However, beneficial KT effects have not been proved yet.

Objective: We aimed to verify the effects of KT in knee extensor torque in children with CP.

Effects of Kinesio taping in activity and sit-to-stand movement in children with unilateral cerebral palsy: placebo-controlled, repeated-measure design.

Although it has been commonly used in rehabilitation sets, there is a lack of studies verifying the effects of Kinesio taping to improve functionality in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). This information would promote evidence-based practice. To verify the effects of Kinesio taping in the performance of sit-to-stand movement in children with unilateral CP.

Postural control during sit-to-stand movement and its relationship with upright position in children with hemiplegic spastic cerebral palsy and in typically developing children.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare postural control in typically developing (TD) children and children with cerebral palsy (CP) during the sit-to-stand (STS) movement and to assess the relationship between static (during static standing position) and dynamic postural control (during STS movement) in both groups.

Method: The center of pressure (CoP) behavior of 23 TD children and 6 children with spastic hemiplegic CP (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] I and II) was assessed during STS movement performance and during static standing conditions with the use of a force plate. The data obtained from the force plate were used to calculate CoP variables: anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) amplitudes of CoP displacement and the area and velocity of CoP oscillation.

Pilates improves lower limbs strength and postural control during quite standing in a child with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: A case report study.

Objective: To verify the effect of Pilates exercises in a child with cerebral palsy (CP) with mild functional impairment.

Methods: We evaluated average peak torque of ankle and knee extensors/flexors using a Biodex System, using concentric active-assisted test. We also evaluated amplitude of anterior-posterior and of medial-lateral displacement of the CoP and area of oscillation during quite standing with a BERTEC platform.

Relationship between static postural control and the level of functional abilities in children with cerebral palsy.

Background: Postural control deficits can impair functional performance in children with cerebral palsy (CP) in daily living activities.

Objective: To verify the relationship between standing static postural control and the functional ability level in children with CP.

Method: The postural control of 10 children with CP (gross motor function levels I and II) was evaluated during static standing on a force platform for 30 seconds.

Physical and functional evaluation in Marden-Walker syndrome: case report--review of literature.

Objective: To review literature concerning Marden-Walker syndrome (MWS) and describe physical-functional characteristics of a child with a suspected diagnosis of MWS.

Methods: Physical examination, laboratory and clinical tests were collected in a two-year-old boy. Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (BSITD-III) was applied to evaluate motor-cognitive development.

Functionality level and its relation to postural control during sitting-to-stand movement in children with cerebral palsy.

In this study we studied functional performance and functional balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and typically developing (TD) children. The relationship between these components and postural control during sit-to-stand movement (STS) was also investigated. Ten children with CP (GMFCS I and II) and 27 TD children, ages 5-12 years, were included in the study.

Reliability of isokinetic evaluation in passive mode for knee flexors and extensors in healthy children.

Background: The isokinetic dynamometer has been considered the gold-standard measurement of muscle performance. However, the reliability for the passive mode in children has not been reported to date.

Objectives: The purpose was to evaluate the reliability of the isokinetic dynamometer in passive mode in children.

Functional strength training in child with cerebral palsy GMFCS IV: case report.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a functional strength training.

Case Report: A nine-year-old child with Cerebral Palsy (CP) classified as level IV according to Gross Motor Function Classification System participated in the study. Assessments were at baseline, five weeks and 10 weeks post-intervention.

Sit-to-stand movement in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: relationship with knee extensor torque and social participation.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between sit-to-stand (STS) movement, knee extensor torque and social participation in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Seven spastic hemiplegic CP patients (8.0 ± 2.

Assessment of postural control in children with cerebral palsy: a review.

This paper aimed to review studies that assessed postural control (PC) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and describe the methods used to investigate postural control in this population. It also intended to describe the performance of children with CP in postural control. An extensive database search was performed using the keywords: postural control, cerebral palsy, children, balance and functionality.

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health in children with cerebral palsy.

Purpose: We intended to describe how concepts from recent models of disability have been studied for evaluation of children with cerebral palsy (CP) and their clinical implications.

Method: We revised studies that focused on the components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in children with CP.

Results: Researchers have reported that children with CP exhibit impairments in various body functions/structures, limitations in functional activities performance and experience poorer participation outcomes than their typical peers.