Transition-Age Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy: Level of Participation and the Influencing Factors

Association between spasticity and the level of motor function with quality of life in community dwelling Iranian young adults with spastic cerebral palsy

 Background: Consequences of cerebral palsy in adulthood can affect physical, psychological capabilities and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life with spasticity and level of motor function in Iranian young adults with spastic cerebral palsy who were community dweller. Methods: In an analytical cross sectional study, 77 participa...

Development of work participation in young adults with cerebral palsy: a longitudinal study.

OBJECTIVE To document the development of work participation in young adults with cerebral palsy who are transitioning into adulthood, examine associated characteristics, and investigate work limitations and barriers among employed persons. DESIGN Observational longitudinal cohort study. SUBJECTS Seventy-four young adults with cerebral palsy of average intelligence, aged 16-20 years at basel...

Physical Activity in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy

The aim of this study was to examine the level of physical activity in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and to analyse its relationship with physical activity as adolescents, pain, and gross motor function. A prospective cohort study was performed using data from the Swedish National CP Registry (CPUP) for all 129 individuals born in 1991-1993 living in Skåne and Blekinge who reported to CPUP at...

Factors Influencing Participation Outcomes of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Postural asymmetries in young adults with cerebral palsy

AIM The purpose was to describe posture, ability to change position, and association between posture and contractures, hip dislocation, scoliosis, and pain in young adults with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS Cross-sectional data of 102 people (63 males, 39 females; age range 19-23 y, median 21 y) out of a total population with CP was analysed in relation to Gross Motor Function Classification S...