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Showing 1 to 20 of 238 for “"palsy"”.
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Hip and Spine in Cerebral Palsy
Abstract Background: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased risk of scoliosis, contractures including windswept hip deformity (WS), and hip dislocation. In 1994, a follow-up program and registry for children and adolescents with CP (CPUP) was initiated in Sweden to allow the early …
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Lausnamiðuð styrktarþjálfun einstaklinga með Cerebral Palsy (heilalömun)
… um styrktarþjálfun einstaklinga með cerebral palsy, og hvernig má útfæra stignun af ýmsum styrktaræfingum sem hentar þeim. Tveir einstaklingar með cerebral palsy voru fengnir til aðstoðar, annar með helftarlömun (hemiplegia) og hinn fjórlömun (quadriplegia). Áherslan var lögð á að styrkja …
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Literacy development in children with cerebral palsy
… difficulties of fifteen children with cerebral palsy (CP). The children were an opportunistic sample from two schools, and were initially selected on the basis that they had typical abilities in other school subjects. A review of the literature pertaining to the development of literacy and …
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Cerebral palsy, online social networks and change
… people with the physical disability cerebral palsy (cp) use OSNs. It is estimated that 1 in 400 children born in the UK is affected by cp (Scope Response, 2007). The disability can present itself in a variety of ways and to varying degrees. There is no cure for cp, however management to …
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Progression and variation of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder with poor prognosis. The development of novel therapeutics has been hindered by long delays from symptom onset to diagnosis, marked heterogeneity, and uncertainty over the optimal outcomes in early-phase clinical …
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Can Hippotherapy Improve Gait in Spastic Cerebral Palsy?
Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) accounts for 80% of all CP cases. This is characterised by an increased in spasticity, which manifests as an increase in resistance to fast stretch of a particular muscle group. Spasticity is known to contribute to gait abnormalities in individuals with cerebral palsy, …
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Neuromuscular Adaptations to Training in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of physical disability in children. Children with CP often require lifelong therapy to improve physical mobility or to prevent development of secondary complications. While previous research has investigated the effect of various therapeutic approaches …
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Towards successful cerebral palsy football programs: A conceptual model
Cerebral Palsy (CP) football, despite global popularity for people with CP, is ultimately underdeveloped and competition standards are inconsistent around the world. Recent exclusion from the Paralympic games has emphasised its need for revitalisation and development on the international stage. The …
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Surgical outcomes for the ambulatory child with cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is one of the most common neurologic conditions treated by physical therapists (PTs); and, improving the ambulation ability of these children is often the most common goal of treatment. Orthopedic surgical intervention can improve the gait of children with spastic CP that have …
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Factors associated with stiff knee gait in cerebral palsy
… walking patterns which people with cerebral palsy (pwCP) can present with. The characteristic for SKG is delayed and/or reduced peak knee flexion during swing phase, which can reduce walking ability and result in functional restrictions. Through the use of both clinical and laboratory based …
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Bell's Palsy - Medical Treatment and Influence of Prognostic Factors
Bell’s palsy is an acute onset of peripheral facial nerve dysfunction. Despite extensive research the aetiology is unclear. The most prevailing theory is that reactivation of viruses such as Herpes simplex type-1 or Varicella zoster may cause Bell’s palsy. The natural course is favourable but at …
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Bootle Rumble: Gamifying Rehabilitation Exercise for Youth with Cerebral Palsy
Youth with cerebral palsy (CP) may be prescribed rehabilitation exercises by physiotherapists in order to improve or maintain motor function as they grow into adolescence. However, in the field of physiotherapeutic medicine, adherence to exercise prescriptions has been shown to be low. Motivation …
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Physical activity in the lives of adults with cerebral palsy
… psychosocial functioning in adults with cerebral palsy. Four studies were conducted that incorporated a description of the relationship between these variables and an in-depth exploration of physical activity and psychosocial functioning in the lives of six adults with the condition.
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The Effect of Hippotherapy on Ten Children with Cerebral Palsy
… convenience sample of ten subjects with cerebral palsy participated in this study. The subjects were between the ages of 2.5and 7 years old and had not received hippotherapy prior to this study. The PEDI ( Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory ) and GMFM (Gross Motor Function Measure ) were …
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Performance and fatigue charateristics of paralympic athletes with cerebral palsy
… of elite Paralympic athletes with cerebral palsy (CP). In the first study, in - depth whole body and site specific body composition was investigated in six athletes with CP using dual - energy x - ray absorptiometry. There were no differences between non - affected and affected sides with …
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Describing Healthcare Concerns of Young People and Adults with Cerebral Palsy
… of young people and adults with cerebral palsy (CP) in the Transitional and Lifelong Care (TLC) program, and determine whether there were patient factors associated with the number of healthcare concerns. A retrospective chart review of initial TLC consultations was completed (n = 241). …
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Closing Research Gaps for Cerebral Palsy Prevention and Magnesium Sulphate Neuroprotection
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of physical disability in childhood. Despite emerging evidence that the prevalence of CP has begun to decline, approximately one in 500 babies continue to be affected worldwide. While causes and risk factors for CP are well established, potential …
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Determining caregiver priorities for musculoskeletal interventions in children with Cerebral Palsy
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is caused by an insult to the developing brain and typically results in the development of musculoskeletal deformity and resultant physical disability. These deformities are frequently addressed by non-invasive measures such as physiotherapy and splinting, but also by …
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Utilization of auditory cues to enhance therapy for children with cerebral palsy
… reaching performance in children with cerebral palsy. A form of auditory stimulus, called rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS), is well-established in neurological fields as well as in music-based rehabilitation and therapy. RAS is a method in which the rhythm functions as a sensory cue to induce …
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