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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"people with cerebral palsy"”.
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The Development of a Head and Neck Support Device for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Children with cerebral palsy, who are classified as levels four and five on the Gross Motor Function Classification System, struggle with posture and sitting upright. This inability to sit upright impacts many aspects of their life such as learning, eating, communicating, and breathing. If a person …
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Factors associated with stiff knee gait in cerebral palsy
… one of a few classified 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 …
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Effects of Adjustments to Wheelchair Seat to Back Support Angle on Head, Neck, and Shoulder Postures
<p>Background: People spend a long time in the sitting position may have poor alignment that leads to neck and back pain. A wheelchair represents mobility for people with cerebral palsy, who are unable to walk. They spend long periods of time sitting in their wheelchair. Opining the seat to back …
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Quantification of muscle fatigue in cerebal palsy and its relationship to impairments and function
… to explore the measurement of muscle fatigue in people with cerebral palsy (CP). The four aims were to 1) develop a feasible and reliable isokinetic protocol to assess muscle fatigue of the knee flexors and extensors in this population, 2) determine if muscle fatigue of the knee flexors and …
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Developing a protocol for an online exercise programme for cerebral palsy clients using 'Physitrack'
BACKGROUND Children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often receive exercise programs to assist in therapy, habitual exercise, exercise motivation and rehabilitation. Adherence and motivation to exercise programs are two necessary components to achieve exercise goals but can be challenging …