Journal article
The Scope of Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice in Health Promotion and Fitness for Youth With Disabilities
Pediatric physical therapy, v 27(1), pp 2-15
01 Mar 2015
PMID: 25521261
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this report is to discuss the scope of pediatric physical therapy practice in health promotion and fitness for youth with disabilities. Summary of Key Points: Evidence is provided that supports integration of health promotion and fitness strategies in physical therapy clinical management. Physical therapists' roles in community-based adapted sports and fitness interventions and reimbursement considerations are discussed. Conclusions: Physical therapists are in a unique position to provide expertise in the design and implementation of health promotion and fitness programs for youth with disabilities. These programs are important to promote active, healthy lifestyles and reduce comorbidities associated with sedentary behaviors and unhealthy weight, which are often seen in youth with disabilities. Recommendations for Clinical Practice: Pediatric physical therapists should incorporate health promotion and fitness strategies into practice.
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- Title
- The Scope of Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice in Health Promotion and Fitness for Youth With Disabilities
- Creators
- Jennifer L. Rowland - The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonMaria Fragala-Pinkham - Franciscan Hospital for ChildrenCindy Miles - Miles CollegeMargaret E. O'Neil - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Pediatric physical therapy, v 27(1), pp 2-15
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 14
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy (and Rehabilitation Sciences)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000346731100003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84954581697
- Other Identifier
- 991019168125704721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Rehabilitation