Volume 31, Issue 1

Pediatric Physical Therapy - Pediatric Physical Therapy Podcast

01 Effects of Structured Exercise Training in Children and Adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review
Susan Klepper PT, MS, PhD, former Assistant Professor Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine (Physical Therapy), Columbia University, New York, NY
The purpose of this review was to update the evidence for safety and efficacy of structured exercise training in a variety of settings for children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

02 The Timed Up and Go test in children: Does Protocol Choice Matter? A Systematic Review
Evi Verbecque PT PhD, Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
Results on reliability and normative data for the Timed Up and Go test in children who are are systematically reviewed.

03 Effects of Instruction on Parent Competency during Infant Handling in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Eilish M. Byrne PT, DSc, PCS, CNT, Supervisor Physical Therapy Department, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of three different methods for delivering instruction on infant handling to parents in the neonatal intensive care unit.

04 Developmental Trajectories and Reference Percentiles for the 6-Minute Walk Test for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Alyssa LaForme Fiss PT PhD PCS, Associate Professor, Director of Physical Therapy Research, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia
The purposes of this study were to: document longitudinal developmental trajectories in 6MWT distances and develop age-specific reference percentiles for children across different Gross Motor Function Classification System levels.

05 Progression of Ankle Plantarflexion Contractures and Functional Decline in DMD: Implications for Physical Therapy Management
Michael Kiefer PT DPT, North Worcester, University of Massachusetts MA.
Formerly: Pediatric Neuromuscular Unit, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
This study characterizes the progressive loss of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the relationship to functional decline, and the implications for physical therapy management.

06 Adapted dance improves motor abilities and participation in children with Down syndrome: A pilot study
Michelle McGuire, PT MPT, Coordinator, Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
This pilot study measured effects of an adapted dance program on motor abilities and participation in children with Down syndrome and explored caregivers' qualitative feedback regarding its benefits.

07 Moving Toward Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education: A Scoping Review
Deborah K. Anderson PT DPT PCS, Program Director, Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Midwestern Universkity, Downers Grove, IL
The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and map current evidence that underpins excellence in pediatric physical therapy education.