Cigdem Emirza Cilbir, Ayse Ayzit Kilinc Sakalli, Owen William Tomlinson, Craig Anthony Williams, Goksen Kuran Aslan
{"title":"Individual and Group-Based Telerehabilitation Exercise in People With Cystic Fibrosis: A Randomized Controlled Study Protocol.","authors":"Cigdem Emirza Cilbir, Ayse Ayzit Kilinc Sakalli, Owen William Tomlinson, Craig Anthony Williams, Goksen Kuran Aslan","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001232","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001232","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of the study is to compare the effects of telerehabilitation-based individual and group exercise, with routine treatment on exercise capacity,muscle strength,lung function,lower extremity explosive strength,balance,quality of life,and change in clinical status in people with cystic fibrosis (CF).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Eligible participants aged 8 to 18 years will be randomly allocated into 3 groups;a telerehabilitation-based indiviual or group exercise,and a control group. Exercise capacity,muscle and handgrip strength,spirometry measurements,lower extremity explosive strength,balance, quality of life will be assessed. Adherence rate to exercise programs will be calculated. Change in clinical status for all groups, motivation and enjoyment in the intervention groups will be assessed.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Telerehabilitation-based exercise programs can minimize barriers to undertaking exercise in CF. If the current research demonstrates similar effects between group and individual telerehabilitation sessions,and better results compared with routine treatment,physical therapists can integrate group tele-exercises into CF centres. This approach may not only save time, but also enhances participant adherence to exercise programs, producing many overall benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"512-517"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144975643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on \"Standardized Pediatric Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Educational and Clinical Practices\".","authors":"Robin L Dole, Jennifer Bradbury","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001235","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001235","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":"37 4","pages":"455"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Megan B Flores, Ashley Parish, Catherine M Andrea, Caryn Ito, Yvonne Jackson, Jennifer Parent Nichols
{"title":"Standardized Pediatric Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy Part 1: A Comparative Analysis of Educational and Clinical Practices.","authors":"Megan B Flores, Ashley Parish, Catherine M Andrea, Caryn Ito, Yvonne Jackson, Jennifer Parent Nichols","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001223","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aims of this study are to: (1) identify standardized pediatric outcome measures (OMs) currently taught in professional physical therapist (PT) education; (2) identify standardized pediatric OMs currently used in PT practice; and (3) compare similarities and differences in standardized pediatric OMs taught in professional PT education and those used in PT clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study used an explanatory, sequential mixed methods design with quantitative data from a descriptive, cross-sectional electronic survey to inform 4 qualitative focus group interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using a 2-proportion Z-test and descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were analyzed using direct content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Quantitative and qualitative data were integrated, revealing significant differences between standardized pediatric OMs taught in entry-level PT programs and those used in professional practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Improved alignment of standardized pediatric OMs used by both faculty and clinicians could better equip learners for clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"447-454"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144765699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Combining Whole-Body Vibration, Serial Casting, and Therapy to Treat Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report.","authors":"Emily J Quinn, Bethany M Sloane","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001231","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This case report describes the combined use of whole-body vibration (WBV), serial casting (SC), and physical therapy (PT) for a child with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP).</p><p><strong>Summary of key points: </strong>A 3-year 10-month-old male with HCP was followed for 10 months. Treatment included 9 weeks of SC due to ankle plantarflexion contracture, hypertonicity, poor orthotic tolerance, and gait limitations. WBV was introduced during week 4 to address hypertonicity and poor tolerance of manual therapy. PT sessions included stretching, gait training, and strengthening exercises, integrating SC and WBV into a comprehensive intervention.</p><p><strong>Statement of conclusion and recommendations for clinical practice: </strong>This is the first report to explore combining WBV and SC within a PT program. WBV was safe and effective, potentially serving as a preparatory activity for SC. Improved orthotic wear tolerance, dorsiflexion range of motion, and gait efficiency suggest potential benefits of this multimodal approach, warranting further research.</p><p><p>Video Abstract: Supplemental digital content available at http://links.lww.com/PPT/A657 .</p>","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"505-511"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144994222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abstracts of Poster Presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2025: Pediatric Residents.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001246","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001246","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":"37 4","pages":"539-540"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meaghan C Rubsam, Laura Rodriguez, Jen And Greg Schmidt
{"title":"Commentary on \"A Qualitative Analysis of the Implementation of an Intensive Pediatric Model of Physical Therapy\".","authors":"Meaghan C Rubsam, Laura Rodriguez, Jen And Greg Schmidt","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001241","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001241","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":"37 4","pages":"437"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Levent Karataş, Ayça Utkan Karasu, Murat Zinnuroğlu
{"title":"Validity and Reliability of Arch Height Index Measurement in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy.","authors":"Levent Karataş, Ayça Utkan Karasu, Murat Zinnuroğlu","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001218","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001218","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Arch Height Index (AHI) in assessing the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) structure in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP), aged 5-18 years, were assessed. AHI measurements were taken in sitting and standing positions. Arch flexibility index (AFI) was calculated. Reliability was analyzed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), and validity was evaluated by correlating AHI with clinical parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>AHI measurements showed high interobserver reliability. AHI was significantly correlated with calcaneal pitch, navicular index, and Meary's angle. A lower AHI was associated with decreased gross motor function, greater hip adductor spasticity, and ankle eversion range of motion.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The AHI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing MLA in children with spastic diplegic CP. Lower arch height is associated with greater functional impairments.</p>","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"486-493"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on \"Aquatic Therapy Protocols on Gait of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial\".","authors":"Javier Güeita-Rodríguez, Johan Lambeck","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001227","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001227","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":"37 4","pages":"485"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145226325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Caio Roberto Aparecido de Paschoal Castro, Lais Cardoso de Oliveira, Alessandra Mitie Kakihata, Jose Luis Rodrigues Barbosa, Rafael Santos Ferreira da Silva, Márjory Harumi Nishida, Marina Araujo Pereira, Douglas Martins Braga
{"title":"Comparison of the Aquatic Therapy Protocols on Gait of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Caio Roberto Aparecido de Paschoal Castro, Lais Cardoso de Oliveira, Alessandra Mitie Kakihata, Jose Luis Rodrigues Barbosa, Rafael Santos Ferreira da Silva, Márjory Harumi Nishida, Marina Araujo Pereira, Douglas Martins Braga","doi":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001220","DOIUrl":"10.1097/PEP.0000000000001220","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze and compare the effects of 2 aquatic exercise protocols on the gait of children with cerebral palsy (CP), aged 6 to 8 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized, controlled, and blind clinical trial, carried out with 16 children with CP classified to Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) II and III bilateral spastic, divided into a group of aquatic balance exercises group (BG) and a group of aquatic trunk exercises group (TG). The following assessments were completed before and after the intervention: 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), Trunk Control Measurement Scale, Pediatric Balance Scale, Timed Up and Go, Dynamic Gait Index, and Child Health Questionnaire-Parent form 50.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>BG was superior to TG in 6MWT after the intervention. Improvement was observed in most outcomes in both groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The protocols demonstrated positive effects on the outcomes analyzed, and BG performed better in the distance covered in 6MWT.</p>","PeriodicalId":49006,"journal":{"name":"Pediatric Physical Therapy","volume":" ","pages":"475-484"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144745628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}