Aquatic exercise in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy

Comparison of Two Exercise Methods on Motor Performance and Balance in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of two exercise methods on improving balance and motor performance in children with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy. Design: Randomized clinical trial. Materials & Methods: In this semi-experimental study 21 children aged 7–12 years, with spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, who were independent ambulators, were recruited. Children w...

Hypertonicity in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A New Perspective

Objectives: Hypertonicity is a major problem in children with cerebral palsy that has not been explained effectively to address clinical decision making. Therefore, this article aims to provide a theoretical framework about hypertonicity for clinicians, rehabilitation and medical practitioners to be used in their practice. Methods: Literature was reviewed to examine the new perspectives towa...

Exploring the Process of Mothering Co-occupations in Caring of Children with Cerebral Palsy at Home

Background Mothering co-occupations in caring for children with cerebral palsy (CP) are very challenging for mothers but play an important role in the daily life of children with CP.This study aimed to explore the mothering co-occupations process in caring for children with CP at home in an Iranian context. Materials and Methods A grounded theory approach was recruited using semi-structured i...

P10: Seizure and Cerebral Palsy in Children

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Applied exercise physiology in rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy