Page: 127
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e31817430ff
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength in 6- to 8-Year-Old Children Using Hand-Held Dynamometry.
Published in May 16th, 2008
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This study of 154 children provides HHD strength reference values to enable clinicians to determine if clients of the same age, height, and weight have muscle weakness.
Page: 128
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318172432d
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Early Spontaneous Leg Movements in Infants Born with and Without Myelomeningocele.
Published in May 16th, 2008
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The authors found that infants with myelomeningocele show depressed spontaneous leg activity when compared to peers who are developing typically. They also demonstrate qualitative differences that the authors suggest may represent a unique trajectory in the development of control.
Page: 137
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181720248
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Exercise Testing Using Upper Extremity Ergometry in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury.
Published in May 16th, 2008
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This report describes an upper extremity ergometer test for children with spinal cord injury that allowed the authors to examine differences for peak heart rate, oxygen uptake, and peak power output/kg based on injury level.
Page: 146
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318171faa1
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Effectiveness of the Test of Infant Motor Performance as an Educational Tool for Mothers.
Published in May 16th, 2008
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This study demonstrates how the TIMP can be used as an effective educational tool to teach mothers about infant motor development.
Page: 152
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181729de8
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Bone Health Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Behaviors in Adolescent Females.
Published in May 16th, 2008
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The authors found that an osteoporosis educational in-service can be used to improve adolescent girls’ knowledge and self-efficacy, but the intervention may be inadequate to change lifestyle behaviors.
Page: 160
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181705814
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Normal Motor Development of Indian Children on Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2).
Published in May 16th, 2008
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After examining motor development in Indian children, the authors point to the necessity of evaluating cultural sensitivity of tests for use in a particular region or ethnic group, particularly when a test is used to diagnose and plan treatment for a child.
Page: 167
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181710340
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Stretching with Children with Cerebral Palsy: What Do We Know and Where Are We Going?
Published in May 16th, 2008
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After a review of research on muscle contracture in cerebral palsy and the effectiveness of stretching, the authors discuss current physical therapy stretching practices and suggest that community-based fitness opportunities that encourage flexibility and fitness may be an alternative to traditional stretching approaches.
Page: 173
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e3181728a8c
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Implementing Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Practice for Treating Children with Low Back Pain: Are We There Yet?
Published in May 16th, 2008
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The authors were able to use published literature reviews to appraise evidence-based practices in their hospital. The only available evidence however was based on studies of adults. The authors point to the need for clinical guidelines for treating nonspecific low back pain in children and adolescents.
Page: 179
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318172479e
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
Treatment of a Child with Daytime Urinary Incontinence.
Published in May 16th, 2008
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In this case report, the authors describe and illustrate the role physical therapists can play in treating urinary incontinence in children.
Page: 185
DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0b013e318171fb8d
Written by: Pediatric Physical Therapy - Current Table Of Contents
Original Article: http://www.pedpt.com/pt/re/pedpt/currenttoc.htm
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