An investigation of the factors affecting handwriting skill in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of sensory-perceptual-motor and cognitive functions on handwriting skill in primary-school children with left-hemiplegic cerebral palsy, compared with that of their healthy peers.

Methods: The study included 26 children aged 8-12 years with left hemiplegic cerebral palsy and 32 typically developing children of similar age with dominant right hand. The Minnesota Handwriting Assessment was used to evaluate handwriting skill.

An investigation of the factors affecting handwriting performance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of sensory-perceptual-motor and cognitive functions on handwriting performance in primary-school children with left-hemiplegic cerebral palsy, compared with that of their healthy peers.

Methods: The study included 26 children aged 8-12 years with left-hemiplegic cerebral palsy and 32 typically developing children of similar age with dominant right hand. The Minnesota Handwriting Assessment was used to evaluate handwriting ability.

An adjustable shoulder abduction orthosis for the post-operative management of tendon transfers: A preliminary study.

Transfer of Musculus Latissimus dorsi/M. Teres major to the rotator cuff with or without M. Subscapularis/M.

Morphological characteristics and performance variables of women soccer players.

The purpose of this study was to describe certain morphological characteristics of women soccer players and to examine aspects of training and performance. Twenty-two anthropometric sites were used in measurements of somatotype and body composition; flexibility, agility, anaerobic power, leg muscle power, and dynamic pulmonary functions were used as performance variables. Measurements were made on 17 professional athletes and 17 age-matched sedentary women who acted as controls.

Comparison of different therapy approaches in children with Down syndrome.

Background: Children with Down syndrome have sensory integrative dysfunction as a result of limited sensory experience from lack of normal motor control. The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of sensory integrative therapy alone, vestibular stimulation in addition to sensory integrative therapy and neurodevelopmental therapy, on children with Down syndrome.

Methods: The present study was carried out at the Occupational Therapy Unit, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Hacettepe University.

Physiotherapy results in a baby with congenital lymphedema: a follow-up study.

Physiotherapy results of a 6.5-month-old baby with congenital lymphedema in the lower limbs are presented in this study. Her motor developmental level and reflexes were evaluated and test results did not show any abnormal findings.