Science
INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITION: Afnan Gmmash BSPT MS, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky, LexingtonTITLE: Challenges Faced by Therapists Providing Services for Infants With or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges physical therapists and occupational therapists have in providing early intervention for infants with or at risk for cerebral palsy. Brent R. Collett, PhD, University of Washington, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, SeattleTITLE: Motor Function in School-Aged Children with Positional Plagiocephaly or BrachycephalyTo determine whether children with a history of positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly show persistent deficits in motor development. Sam Logan PhD, Oregon State University, CorvallisTITLE: Perceived barriers of modified ride-on car use of young children with disabilities: A content analysis The purpose of this study was to identify, extract, and synthesize perceived barriers of modified ride-on car use reported in previous studies. Frances Kathleen George MSc, Humberston Park Special School, Grimsby, UKTITLE: Development and content validity of the Clinical Assessment of Body Alignment for children with cerebral palsy The purpose of this study is to describe the development and content validity of the Clinical Assessment of Body Alignment to measure body alignment in children with cerebral palsy. Mette Johansen PT, MSc, Clinic for Anesthesiology, Child Diseases, Circulation and Women, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, DenmarkTITLE: Photo-based range of motion measurement: Reliability and concurrent validity in children with cerebral palsy.To investigate intra-rater and interrater reliability, agreement and concurrent validity of a smartphone photography-based application compared to a universal goniometer in children with cerebral palsy. Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese, PT, EdD, Department Of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Irving Medical Center, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New YorkTITLE: Feasibility and Reliability of Functional Mobility Measures in Children with Cri du Chat (5P-) SyndromeInvestigate feasibility and reliability of Timed Up and Go, Five Times Sit to Stand Test, Timed Floor to Stand, and Four Square Step Test in children with Cri du Chat Syndrome. Carlos Ayán PhD, Faculty of Education & Sport Science, University of Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainTITLE: Motor development and health-related fitness in Trisomy X: a case study This case study provides information regarding the motor development and health-related fitness level of a female with 47,XXX.