Pediatric Physical Therapy

Van Sant, Ann F.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):1, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181ce11e1

Sweeney, Jane K.; Heriza, Carolyn B.; Blanchard, Yvette; Dusing, Stacey C.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):2-16, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181cdba43

The authors provide 3 models for neonatal physical therapy practice, emerging literature supporting physical therapy for neonates, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

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Kellis, Eleftherios; Emmanouilidou, Maria

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):17-25, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181cbf852

This study of schoolbag use is unique in its inclusion of younger children. The authors conclude that young children are in greater need for education about schoolbag weight than are older children. There is also evidence that girls might experience more problems when carrying a schoolbag than boys.

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Tucker, Carole A.; Watson, Kyle E.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):51, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181ce1685

Haley, Stephen M.; Coster, Wendy I.; Kao, Ying-Chia; Dumas, Helene M.; Fragala-Pinkham, Maria A.; Kramer, Jessica M.; Ludlow, Larry H.; Moed, Richard

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):69-75, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181cbfbf6

The authors describe their experience with the PEDI and planned revisions. They describe their work to introduce computer-adapted testing and suggest that the revised and expanded content of the new PEDI will allow therapists to more efficiently assess functioning of a wider age group of children.

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Bailes, Amy F.; Greve, Kelly; Schmitt, Laura C.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):76-85, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181cbf224

Intensive use of the Therasuit Method for 2 children with cerebral palsy revealed very small improvements in function in Dimension D of the GMFM and PEDI Self-care Domain whereas other areas demonstrated decreased function. Improved walking speed, cadence, symmetry, joint motion, and posture were also found.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):85, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181d14971

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):93, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181ce19e7

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):94-103, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181ce1d2c

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(1):147, Spring 2010.

doi: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181ce1b91