Journal article
Physical therapy clinical management recommendations for children with cerebral palsy - spastic diplegia: achieving functional mobility outcomes
Pediatric physical therapy, v 18(1), pp 49-72
2006
PMID: 16508534
Abstract
The purpose of this special report is to present recommendations for the clinical management of children with cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia when increased functional mobility is the identified outcome. These recommendations provide a framework that allows physical therapists to increase their accountability and promote effective interventions for improved patient outcomes. The key components of this special report on clinical management are: a) the Major Recommendations that provide the background and evidence for clinical management; b) a flow chart to assist in clinical decision-making; and c) a Table of Tests and Measures for information on useful tools in the management of children with spastic diplegia. These recommendations are suggestions for clinical management, not an all-inclusive document on physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy. These recommendations may help therapists develop systematic approaches to service delivery and documentation.
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- Title
- Physical therapy clinical management recommendations for children with cerebral palsy - spastic diplegia: achieving functional mobility outcomes
- Creators
- Margaret E O'Neil - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19130, USA. moneil@drexel.eduMaria A Fragala-PinkhamSarah L WestcottKaren MartinLisa A ChiarelloJoanne ValvanoRachel Unanue Rose
- Publication Details
- Pediatric physical therapy, v 18(1), pp 49-72
- Publisher
- Lippincott; United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-33747399140
- Other Identifier
- 991014878487304721