A5043061668- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Urbanism, Landscape, and Tourism Studies
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- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Media Studies and Communication
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
2022-2025
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
2021-2025
Scottish Rite Hospital
2024
Brigham and Women's Hospital
2023
Southwestern Medical Center
2022
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Northern California
2022
University of California, Davis
2022
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
2022
University of Connecticut
2022
New York Hospital Queens
2022
Background/Objectives: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common childhood motor disorder, with unilateral cerebral (UCP) presenting asymmetrical function that can cause decreased upper limb function. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) an evidence-based intervention addresses functional limitations, but further study on combining interventions CIMT warranted. Combining virtual reality (VR) hypothesized to enhance engagement and therapeutic outcomes. This compared effectiveness of alone...
Latin American patients in the United States experience significant health disparities. Community workers (promotoras de salud) reduce disparities by providing culturally appropriate education. While educational interventions have been studied atopic dermatitis (AD), a chronic dermatologic condition affecting children, none evaluated use of promotoras Spanish-speaking pediatric States.To create and evaluate promotora-led education program for caregivers American, with AD through randomized,...
Aim This cross‐sectional study characterized the prevalence, trends, sociodemographic factors, and clinical factors that are associated with a coded diagnosis of malnutrition ( CDM ) among hospitalized children cerebral palsy CP in USA . Method We used data from 2002 to 2015 National Inpatient Sample database restricted analysis between 2 17 years age. International Classification Diseases, Ninth Edition, Clinical Modification codes for , malnutrition, comorbidities were characterize...
Julian A. Villalba, Adina Haramati, Michelle Garlin, Fabiola Reyes, Cameron D. Wright, Abner Louissaint Jr, Jeanne B. Ackman
Abstract Date Presented 03/23/24 Engagement in high-intensity, motor-based therapeutic activity is associated with improvements school readiness for preschool-age children unilateral cerebral palsy or without the inclusion of cognitive development skill training. Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Shierk Additional Authors Speakers: Heather Roberts Contributing Authors: Fabiola Reyes, Nancy Clegg, Mauricio R. Delgado, Emily Kirby, Lindsay Miles, Rebecca Dharamraj, Ariel Alexander, Joe De La Torre
Abstract Date Presented 03/22/24 Intensive therapies may put an extra burden on caregivers. Participants who engaged in longer onsite sessions successfully completed the program hours leading to clinically significant differences occupational performance. Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Roberts Additional Authors Speakers: Angela Shierk, Brenna Merrilat Contributing Authors: Briana Arellano, Marcus Fagan, Nancy Clegg, Deborah Baldwin, Fabiola Reyes, Mauricio R. Delgado
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of non-progressive disorders motor function in children resulting from an injury to immature brain. In addition abnormal limb and trunk movement, individuals with CP can experience involuntary muscle contractions the lower facial groups, causing oromandibular dystonia (OMD). Contraction lateral pterygoids submandibular muscles depresses mandible. OMD involving therefore lead jaw opening posture, affecting ability feed speak effectively. We present case series...
This initiative aimed to assess adherence Scottish Rite for Children's serial casting protocol children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW), factors related adherence, and outcomes after education regarding the protocol.60 patients aged 7.1±2.7 years who completed were examined at baseline phase (n = 30) post-education 30). Protocols include weekly 4 6 weeks achieve 10° of ankle dorsiflexion (ADF) passive range motion (PROM) knees extended (KE), assessing foot posture index (FPI-6) single leg...
Background and Objective(s): Many children with cerebral palsy (CP) experience difficulty gait, which can significantly impact the child's health, participation in daily activities, quality of life (QOL).3D gait analysis is used to evaluate pattern CP.Kinematic data summarized using Gait Profile Score (GPS), provides an overall score (GPS) values for nine different kinematic domains (Gait Variable [GVS]).The aims this study are determine correlation between GPS scores parent reported QOL...
The goal of this retrospective chart review study was to explore factors that contributed consideration or actual pump explantation in pediatric patients with intrathecal baclofen (ITB) pumps.Medical records 30 ITB pumps were reviewed. Quantitative data, including demographic, clinical, psychosocial, and service utilization variables culled from the records. Qualitative data collected clinic visit notes, pump-related follow-up phone calls, any emergency room visits.Of those reviewed, six...
To pilot Therapy Together, an 8-week parent-led pediatric constraint induced movementtherapy (P-CIMT) program for preschool aged children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP). Five UCP and their caregivers participated in eight, 1 hour group sessions structured by the TEAM approach (topic, encourage, activity, motivate). Three of were person 5 online due to COVID 19. Parent coaching therapeutic activities each weekly session aimed improve a specific upper limb domain. The asked implement day...