Pediatric Physical Therapy

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe existing GoBabyGo (GBG) programs with physical or occupational therapist (PT or OT) involvement and identify eligibility criteria and evaluation processes of organizations that build modified ride-on cars (MROCs). METHODS: Forty-four PTs and OTs completed a survey including descriptive information about GBG programs, barriers and facilitators, and functional aspects of the programs such as inclusion and exclusion criteria, outcome measure use, and follow-up practices...

PURPOSE: To develop a fidelity tool to support the implementation of clinical practice guidelines to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy. METHODS: Fidelity tool development followed a 5-step process: the pilot study, using a mixed-methods action research approach, and including focus groups, questionnaires, and field notes. RESULTS: A 21-item fidelity tool representing the core components of the clinical practice guidelines was developed, including subsections of goal setting, intervention, and elements seen throughout therapeutic intervention...

PURPOSE: Containers (eg, strollers, bouncers) are an important part of infants' environment but may negatively impact infant development and health. This study evaluated movement and play opportunities, constraints, and manufacturers' developmental claims for infant containers. METHODS: Containers were identified through Amazon.com. A content analysis of identified products was conducted to identify movement and visual-manual play opportunities, constraints, and developmental claims...

PURPOSE: This study investigated the psychometric properties of a 4-second interval scoring modification of the Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play (ie, Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play 4-second interval scoring [APSP-4]). METHODS: A total of 95 children (3-48 months) with or at high risk for neuromotor delay were assessed with the APSP-4 and Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-III (Bayley). APSP-4 and Bayley cognitive raw scores were compared by age (construct validity) and over time (responsiveness)...

PURPOSE: The purpose of this special communication is to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations and examples of inclusive and accessible teaching practices that can be effectively used in pediatric physical therapy (PT) education to: (1) ensure equity in education, (2) elevate all voices, and (3) facilitate anti-oppressive learning environments. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: Concrete action items and strategies addressing these 3 recommendations are provided at all levels of the ecological model framework...

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Special Communication is to describe the processes of Education Summit III, sponsored by the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, with an emphasis on the review, update, and integration of contemporary language and the Competency-Based Education framework into a revision of the Essential Core Competencies (ECCs). SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: The Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy has consistently supported pediatric professional education, including sponsoring 3 Education Summits in 2012, 2016, and 2023...

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PURPOSE: This case series investigated the implementation fidelity, feasibility, and effectiveness of integrating continuous heart rate monitoring with visual feedback into an established, intensive physical therapy camp for children with neuromotor disorders. SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: The provision of continuous visual feedback through color-coded, individually calculated heart rate zones was a feasible and effective intervention, encouraging pediatric gait camp participants to exercise at intensities that produced aerobic and functional gains...

PURPOSE: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have motor, social communication, and behavioral challenges. During the pandemic, children lost access to face-to-face (F2F) services and had to revert to telehealth (TH) options. We compared the efficacy, fidelity, acceptability, and feasibility of a general motor (GM) intervention using an F2F or telehealth (TH) format. METHODS: Fifteen children with ASD participated in an 8-week program involving gross motor games to promote motor and social communication skills...

PURPOSE: To create a multicriteria index with clinical factors associated with abnormal general movements (GMs) trajectories during a stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. METHODS: A longitudinal study assessed abnormal GMs trajectories in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. The multicriteria index included clinical factors such as intraventricular hemorrhage, respiratory support, gestational age, patent ductus arteriosus, and infection based on multi-attribute utility theory...

PURPOSE: To explore the benefits of a Partial Body Weight Support (PBWS) harness system within a play enriched environment on gross motor development and mastery motivation of infants with Down Syndrome (DS). METHODS: A randomized crossover study with 17 pre-walking infants with DS in two conditions-play with or without the harness engaged-each for 3×/week over 3 weeks with a 1-week washout. Assessments took place at baseline, crossover, and completion...

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PURPOSE: To determine whether foot and ankle functions are correlated with the limits of stability (LoS) while standing in individuals with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (BSCP). METHODS: Eighteen people who could walk and with BSCP and 18 people without disability participated. Anteroposterior LoS was measured using a force platform. To quantify ankle and foot functions, spasticity, isometric muscle strength, passive range of motion, and plantar light touch-pressure sensation were assessed...

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OBJECTIVE: Describe the development and implementation of an evidence-based practice (EBP) training program for occupational and physical therapists in a large pediatric hospital. CONTEXT: EBP is valued, but a known knowledge-to-practice gap between academic training and clinical practice limits routine use. This gap was addressed through an academic-clinical partnership to develop an EBP training program. RESULTS: Sixty-one therapists completed the program...

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