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Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A 2018 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy

Kaplan, Sandra L.; Coulter, Colleen; Sargent, Barbara

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 30(4):240-290, October 2018.

Pediatric Balance Scale: A Modified Version of the Berg Balance Scale for the School-Age Child with Mild to Moderate Motor Impairment

Franjoine, Mary Rose; Gunther, Joan S.; Taylor, Mary Jean

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 15(2):114-128, Summer 2003.

Physical Therapy Management of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association

Dannemiller, Lisa; Mueller, Melinda; Leitner, Adrah; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 32(4):278-313, October 2020.

Stretching and Progressive Resistance Exercise in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Fosdahl, Merete Aarsland; Jahnsen, Reidun; Kvalheim, Kristin; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(3):264-271, July 2019.

Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations for Dosing of Pediatric Supported Standing Programs

Paleg, Ginny S.; Smith, Beth A.; Glickman, Leslie B.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 25(3):232-247, Fall 2013.

The Effects of Functional Progressive Strength and Power Training in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

Kaya Kara, Ozgun; Livanelioglu, Ayse; Yardimci, Bilge Nur; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(3):286-295, July 2019.

Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: FROM THE SECTION ON PEDIATRICS OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

Kaplan, Sandra L.; Coulter, Colleen; Fetters, Linda

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 25(4):348-394, Winter 2013.

Therapeutic Effects of Yoga for Children: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Galantino, Mary Lou; Galbavy, Robyn; Quinn, Lauren

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 20(1):66-80, Spring 2008.

Relationship Between Torticollis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder in Infants

Bercik, Deborah; Diemer, Susan; Westrick, Stephanie; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(2):142-147, April 2019.

Physical Therapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercises May Reduce Curve Progression in Mild Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves

Zapata, Karina A.; Sucato, Daniel J.; Jo, Chan-Hee

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(3):280-285, July 2019.

Timed Up and Down Stairs Test: Preliminary Reliability and Validity of a New Measure of Functional Mobility

Zaino, Christopher A.; Marchese, Victoria Gocha; Westcott, Sarah L.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 16(2):90-98, Summer 2004.

Differentiating Between Idiopathic Toe Walking and Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Schlough, Kathleen; Andre, Kerryn; Owen, Marley; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 32(1):2-10, January 2020.

Timed Floor to Stand-Natural: Reference Data for School Age Children

Weingarten, Goldie; Lieberstein, Michael; Itzkowitz, Adina; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 28(1):71-76, Spring 2016.

Adapted Dance Improves Motor Abilities and Participation in Children With Down Syndrome: A Pilot Study

McGuire, Michelle; Long, Jason; Esbensen, Anna J.; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(1):76-82, January 2019.

Motor Activity in Children With Autism: A Review of Current Literature

Downey, Rebecca; Rapport, Mary Jane K.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(1):2-20, Spring 2012.

Six-Minute Walk Test in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy and Children Developing Typically

Fitzgerald, Diarmaid; Hickey, Claire; Delahunt, Eamonn; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 28(2):192-199, Summer 2016.

The Timed Up and Go Test in Children: Does Protocol Choice Matter? A Systematic Review

Verbecque, Evi; Schepens, Kirsten; Theré, Joke; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(1):22-31, January 2019.

An Aquatic Physical Therapy Program at a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital: A Case Series

Fragala-Pinkham, Maria A.; Dumas, Helene M.; Barlow, Carrie A.; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 21(1):68-78, Spring 2009.

Gamification in Physical Therapy: More Than Using Games

Janssen, Joep; Verschuren, Olaf; Renger, Willem Jan; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 29(1):95-99, January 2017.

Reference Values for Range of Motion and Muscle Function of the Neck in Infants

Öhman, Anna Maria; Beckung, Eva R.E.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 20(1):53-58, Spring 2008.

Stretching with Children with Cerebral Palsy: What Do We Know and Where Are We Going?

Wiart, Lesley; Darrah, Johanna; Kembhavi, Gayatri

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 20(2):173-178, Summer 2008.

Effectiveness of Static Weight-Bearing Exercises in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Pin, Tamis Wai-mun

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 19(1):62-73, Spring 2007.

Progression of Ankle Plantarflexion Contractures and Functional Decline in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Implications for Physical Therapy Management

Kiefer, Michael; Bonarrigo, Kelly; Quatman-Yates, Catherine; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(1):61-66, January 2019.

Determining Need for School-Based Physical Therapy Under IDEA: Commonalities Across Practice Guidelines

Vialu, Carlo; Doyle, Maura

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 29(4):350-355, October 2017.

Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Growth Plates: A Systematic Review

Baghdadi, Soroush; Harwood, Kathleen; Greenberg, Elliot; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 34(1):2-8, January 2022.

Neonatal Physical Therapy. Part I: Clinical Competencies and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Clinical Training Models

Sweeney, Jane K.; Heriza, Carolyn B.; Blanchard, Yvette

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 21(4):296-307, Winter 2009.

Age Expansion of the Thirty-Second Walk Test Norms for Children

Knutson, Loretta M.; Bushman, Barbara; Young, Janice Clark; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 21(3):235-243, Fall 2009.

Reliability and Responsiveness of the Timed Up and Go Test in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Carey, Helen; Martin, Kathy; Combs-Miller, Stephanie; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 28(4):401-408, Winter 2016.

The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Meta-analysis

Williamson, Elizabeth; Pederson, Natalie; Rawson, Hannah; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(4):323-330, October 2019.

Timed Up and Go: Reference Data for Children Who Are School Age

Itzkowitz, Adina; Kaplan, Sandra; Doyle, Maura; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 28(2):239-246, Summer 2016.

Essential Competencies in Entry-Level Pediatric Physical Therapy Education

Rapport, Mary Jane; Furze, Jennifer; Martin, Kathy; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 26(1):7-18, Spring 2014.

The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Academic Engagement in Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Oriel, Kathryn N.; George, Cheryl L.; Peckus, Rebecca; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 23(2):187-193, Summer 2011.

Development of Guidelines for Determining Frequency of Therapy Services in a Pediatric Medical Setting

Bailes, Amy F.; Reder, Rebecca; Burch, Carol

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 20(2):194-198, Summer 2008.

Expectations for Walking Speeds: Standards for Students in Elementary Schools

David, Kathryn S.; Sullivan, Mary

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 17(2):120-127, Summer 2005.

Effects of Aquatic Aerobic Exercise for a Child with Cerebral Palsy: Single-Subject Design

Retarekar, Runzun; Fragala-Pinkham, Maria A.; Townsend, Elise L.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 21(4):336-344, Winter 2009.

Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination Clinical Use to Recommend Therapist Assessment of Functional Hand Asymmetries

Pietruszewski, Lindsay; Nelin, Mary Ann; Batterson, Nancy; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 33(4):200-206, October 2021.

Creating a Family-Centered Approach to Early Intervention Services: Perceptions of Parents and Professionals

Iversen, Maura D.; Shimmel, Jenny Poulin; Ciacera, Stephanie L.; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 15(1):23-31, Spring 2003.

Effectiveness of Physical Therapy on Ataxia-Telangiectasia: A Case Report

Unes, Sefa; Tuncdemir, Merve; Eroglu-Ertugrul, Nesibe Gevher; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 33(3):E103-E107, July 2021.

The Application of Motor Learning Strategies Within Functionally Based Interventions for Children with Neuromotor Conditions

Levac, Danielle; Wishart, Laurie; Missiuna, Cheryl; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 21(4):345-355, Winter 2009.

Health-Related Fitness in Children and Adolescents

Ganley, Kathleen J.; Paterno, Mark V.; Miles, Cindy; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 23(3):208-220, Fall 2011.

Isometric Muscle Strength in Youth Assessed by Hand-held Dynamometry: A Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity Study: A Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity Study

Hébert, Luc J.; Maltais, Désirée B.; Lepage, Céline; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 23(3):289-299, Fall 2011.

Abducted Standing in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Effects on Hip Development After 7 Years

Martinsson, Caroline; Himmelmann, Kate

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 33(2):101-107, April 2021.

Avulsion of the Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Rehabilitation in a Rural Private Practice

Burn, Damon

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 29(3):E7-E11, July 2017.

Object Permanence and the Relationship to Sitting Development in Infants With Motor Delays

An, Mihee; Marcinowski, Emily C.; Hsu, Lin-Ya; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 34(3):309-316, July 2022.

The Performance of Children Developing Typically on the Pediatric Balance Scale

Franjoine, Mary Rose; Darr, Nancy; Held, Sharon L.; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(4):350-359, Winter 2010.

Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation on Motor Function in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Hamilton, Angela; Wakely, Luke; Marquez, Jodie

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 30(4):291-301, October 2018.

Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation: A Case Study

Alves, Camilla Cavassin; Silva, André Luis Santos

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(4):E14-E19, October 2019.

Neonatal Physical Therapy. Part II: Practice Frameworks and Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines

Sweeney, Jane K.; Heriza, Carolyn B.; Blanchard, Yvette; More

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

Effects of Combined Exercise Training on Functional Performance in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized-Controlled Study

Peungsuwan, Punnee; Parasin, Pattamavadee; Siritaratiwat, Wantana; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 29(1):39-46, January 2017.

Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Activity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Chiu, Hsiu-Ching; Ada, Louise

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 26(3):283-288, Fall 2014.

Physical Activity Levels of Children With Down Syndrome

Fox, Bianca; Moffett, Gwendolyn E.; Kinnison, Clara; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(1):33-41, January 2019.

Critically Appraised Topics

Fetters, Linda; Figueiredo, Elyonara M.; Keane-Miller, Devon; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 16(1):19-21, Spring 2004.

Frequency-Specific Microcurrent for Treatment of Longstanding Congenital Muscular Torticollis

Thompson, Regina; Kaplan, Sandra L.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(2):E8-E15, April 2019.

Effects of Postural Management on Hip Migration in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

Gmelig Meyling, Christiaan; Ketelaar, Marjolijn; Kuijper, Marie-Anne; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 30(2):82-91, April 2018.

The Movement Assessment of Infants (MAI) as a Predictor of Two-Year Neurodevelopmental Outcome for Infants Born at Term Who Are at Social Risk

Rose-Jacobs, Ruth; Cabral, Howard; Beeghly, Marjorie; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 16(4):212-221, Winter 2004.

Basic Motor Skills of Children With Down Syndrome: Creating a Motor Growth Curve

Lauteslager, Peter E. M.; Volman, M(Chiel). J. M.; Lauteslager, Timo; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 32(4):375-380, October 2020.

The Gross Motor Function Classification System: An Update on Impact and Clinical Utility

Gray, Laura; Ng, Hennie; Bartlett, Doreen

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 22(3):315-320, Fall 2010.

Motor Performance of Children With Down Syndrome and Typical Development at 2 to 4 and 26 Months

Cardoso, Aline Christine das Neves; de Campos, Ana Carolina; dos Santos, Mariana Martins; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 27(2):135-141, Summer 2015.

Effects of Aerobic Conditioning and Strength Training on a Child with Down Syndrome: A Case Study

Lewis, Cynthia L.; Fragala-Pinkham, Maria A.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 17(1):30-36, Spring 2005.

I Want to Play: Children With Cerebral Palsy Talk About Their Experiences on Barriers and Facilitators to Participation in Leisure Activities

Longo, Egmar; Regalado, Isabelly Cristina Rodrigues; Galvão, Elida Rayane Viana Pinheiro; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 32(3):190-200, July 2020.

Normal Values of Functional Reach and Lateral Reach Tests in Indian School Children

Deshmukh, Abhijeet A.; Ganesan, Sailaksmi; Tedla, Jaya Shanker

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 23(1):23-30, Spring 2011.

Multidimensional Effects of Solid and Hinged Ankle-Foot Orthosis in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Limpaninlachat, Sivaporn; Prasertsukdee, Saipin; Palisano, Robert J.; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 33(4):227-235, October 2021.

Application of the NICU Practice Guidelines to Treat an Infant in a Level III NICU

McManus, Beth M.; Chambliss, Juliette Hawa; Rapport, Mary Jane

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 25(2):204-213, Summer 2013.

The Effects of an Early Physical Therapy Intervention for Very Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Infants: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Cameron, Emma C.; Maehle, Valerie; Reid, Jane

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 17(2):107-119, Summer 2005.

Reliability and Validity of the Gross Motor Function Classification System for Cerebral Palsy

Bodkin, Amy Winter; Robinson, Cordelia; Perales, Frida P.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 15(4):247-252, Winter 2003.

The Use of TheraTogs Versus Twister Cables in the Treatment of In-toeing During Gait in a Child With Spina Bifida

Richards, Amber; Morcos, Sally; Rethlefsen, Susan; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 24(4):321-326, Winter 2012.

Effectiveness of Modified Sports for Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: A Pragmatic Study Protocol

R. de Sousa Junior, Ricardo; R. Camargos, Ana Cristina; Clutterbuck, Georgina L.; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 34(1):81-87, January 2022.

Early Intervention Therapy Services for Infants With or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy

Gmmash, Afnan S.; Effgen, Susan K.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(3):242-249, July 2019.

Effectiveness of Developmental Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Implications for Neonatal Physical Therapy

Mahoney, Marla C.; Cohen, Meryl I.

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 17(3):194-208, Fall 2005.

Effects of Partial Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training on Children with Cerebral Palsy

Mattern-Baxter, Katrin

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 21(1):12-22, Spring 2009.

Early Intervention and Postural Adjustments During Reaching in Infants at Risk of Cerebral Palsy

van Balen, Lieke C.; Dijkstra, Linze-Jaap; Dirks, Tineke; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 31(2):175-183, April 2019.

Effectiveness of Adaptive Seating on Sitting Posture and Postural Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Chung, Julie; Evans, Jessie; Lee, Corinna; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 20(4):303-317, Winter 2008.

Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Children with Typical Development

Liu, Wen-Yu; Zaino, Christopher Alan; McCoy, Sarah Westcott

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 19(3):188-195, Fall 2007.

The Effect of Aquatic Therapy on Functional Mobility of Infants and Toddlers in Early Intervention

McManus, Beth M.; Kotelchuck, Milton

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 19(4):275-282, Winter 2007.

Validity and Reliability of a Pediatric Reach Test

Bartlett, Doreen; Birmingham, Trevor

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 15(2):84-92, Summer 2003.

Virtual Reality Facilitates Engagement in Physical Therapy in the Pediatric CVICU

Hemphill, Sydney; Nguyen, Alan; Kwong, Joann; More

Pediatric Physical Therapy. 33(1):E7-E9, January 2021.