Improving balance, mobility, and dual-task performance in an adolescent with cerebral palsy: A case report.

Background And Purpose: Improving functional mobility is often a desired outcome for adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). Traditional neurorehabilitation approaches are frequently directed at impairments; however, improvements may not be carried over into functional mobility. The purpose of this case report was to describe the examination, intervention, and outcomes of a task-oriented physical therapy intervention program to improve dynamic balance, functional mobility, and dual-task performance in an adolescent with CP.

Management of Bilateral Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in a Pediatric Patient.

Purpose: To describe the physical therapy management of a pediatric patient with bilateral lower extremity complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Case Description: The participant was a 13-year-old adolescent girl who was admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation unit with bilateral lower extremity CRPS-I. Examination included assessment of lower extremity active range of motion, transfers, mobility, and completion of the Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM).