Publications by authors named "Mattie Pontiff"
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate the opinions of rehabilitation clinicians on a program designed to encourage high-intensity resistance rehabilitation (HIR) in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), involving 38 participants from various therapy disciplines.
- - The implementation program included clinician training, resource provision, and ongoing support, which collectively fostered high acceptance and perceived positive impact on their practice.
- - Despite overall positive feedback, some logistical challenges like timing and scheduling limited the practical feasibility of the program, indicating the need for careful planning to enhance future implementation.
Aim: Examine age-related differences in muscle size and strength of the knee extensors in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) and individuals with typical development (TD).
Methods: 54 individuals with CP (14.5 ± 4.
Reliability, Validity and Minimal Detectable Change of a Power Leg Press Test in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy.
Phys Occup Ther Pediatr
August 2023
Background: Lower extremity muscle power influences walking ability in individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Aim: Determine the reliability, validity, and minimal detectable change (MDC) of a novel power leg press (PLP) test to measure muscle power in individuals with CP.
Methods: Individuals with spastic CP ( = 26 (10 adults, 16 children); mean (SD) age = 19.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to standardize 1-repetition maximum (1-RM) testing procedures and evaluate the safety and feasibility of these procedures in youth with cerebral palsy (CP).
Methods: Youth with CP completed 1-RM testing on a leg press.
Results: Mean absolute, adjusted, and normalized 1-RM loads were 262.
Background: Generalized joint laxity is more prevalent in women than men and may lead to poorer post-operative outcomes in select orthopedic populations. There are no studies examining peri-operative function in patients with generalized joint laxity (GJL) and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in perceived function and quality of life as measured by the Hip Outcome Score ADL subscale (HOS-ADL), International Hip Outcomes Tool (iHOT-33) and the Short Form 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) in women with and without GJL prior to and six months after undergoing hip arthroscopy for FAI.