Which walking device works best?
Being a pediatric physiotherapist with 35 years of clinical experience, I always look for solutions to improve children’s standing and walking capabilities. To my frustration, it has been difficult to find a…
Results from a cross-over pilot study favor motion therapy in the Innowalk Pro
The improvements achieved in therapy with the Innowalk Pro were greater than for treadmill intervention. Both the 10-meter walk test, the 6-minutes walk test, the fun and effort factors suggest that the Innowalk…
Research shows that 94% of the patients improved their clinical outcome with assisted walking-movement
A new, international meta-analysis on patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders breaks good news for assisted movement therapy. The study, published in a peer reviewed journal, shows improved…
EACD 2019 - Innovation for participation
This year's EACD (European Academy of Childhood Disability) conference was held in beautiful Paris, and 1300 participants from all over the world attended. It was a very engaging theme: Innovation for participation,
Clinical recommendations for supported standing programs for children with CP
Some children with CP are unable or have a limited ability to stand and walk. Standing frames of varying types are something almost all children with CP get acquainted with. But when and why should a child stand? And…
Intensive training for children with CP – why and how?
A big question that often arises when we discuss physical therapy for children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) is dosing. How much therapy is considered to be enough?
What Do We Know About Physical Activity and Cerebral Palsy?
In fact, physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth biggest mortality risk factor.
Liz Cowan: Symmetrical Positioning or Movement? We Need Both!
One of my concerns as a paediatric physiotherapist is the amount of time children with disabilities spend being static in chairs/supportive equipment as opposed to moving. I worry that medical concerns about…