Pediatric Physical Therapy - Pediatric Physical Therapy Podcast

The Pediatric Physical Therapy Podcast, September, 2024

This special edition of the Pediatric Physical Therapy podcast is reviewed by Pediatric Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal Editor-in-Chief, Linda Fetters PhD PT FAPTA, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

This podcast examines the 2024 Updated Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline on the Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis.

Podcast host Sarah Maxwell is joined by first author of the Updated Guideline, Dr. Barbara Sargent and clinician author, Dr. Jill Cannoy PT, DPT, PCS.

Podcast Speakers:

JILL CANNOY PT, DPT, PCS, Orthotics and Prosthetics Department, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia.

BARBARA SARGENT PhD, PT, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California

Journal Abstract:

Volume 36, Issue 3, 2024

Creator: Pediatric Physical Therapy

Author: Toby Long, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Author affiliations:

Department of Pediatrics, Center for Child and Human Development,

Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA

Conflict of Interest Statement: The author declares no conflict of interest.

Correspondence:

Toby Long, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20007.

Email: [email protected]

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INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION

1. Amy Bailes, PT PhD

2. Rachel Bican, PT, DPT, PhD

3. Nancy Lennon, PT DPT MS

4. Natalie Fairbairn, MPH/MHM, OT

5. James E Gehringer, PhD

6. Johannes J Noordstar, PhD MSc,

7. Helen Carey, PT DHSc PCS

1: Dana Tischler, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA

“Quality of Life, Participation, and Individualized Support in a Community-Based Yoga Class: A Case Series”

Physical therapy researchers in Utah have been trialling a ten-week yoga training class as therapy for children with impairments. In it, they assessed quality of life and participation with the help of doctor of physical therapy students who gave the children individualized support.

2: Noelle Moreau, PT PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA

Safety and Feasibility of 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) Testing in Children and Adolescents With Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy

New insights about optimal use of the 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) test have emerged from a study among children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.

3: Pamela Tucker PT DPT, Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, USA

Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training and Aquatic Physical Therapy in a Child With Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case Report

A case study of a child with the rare, variable condition Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (L-CHAD) brings encouragement that practical management strategies can bring big benefits.

4: Kari S. Kretch PT, DPT, PhD, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Developmental Surveillance Milestone Checklist Updates: “Learn the Signs. Act Early”—Implications for Physical Therapists

Physical therapist’s perspective on the Centers for Disease Control updated developmental assessment milestones.

5: Ramona ClarkeBExSci/BPhty, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

International Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile Sensitivity

An assessment of lower limb neurological testing in children, with recommendations on muscle strength, reflexes and tactile sensitivity.

6: Andrina Sabet PT ATP, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

ON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility Equity

And: Darrien Fann, Patient Self-Advocate, Cleveland OH, USA

Equality in mobility—irrespective of physical impairment—is the focus of a new program of information and communication aimed at establishing mobility equity as a human right

7: Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Research on Children With Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

World Health Organisation data on cerebral palsy services in low- and middle-income countries (discussed at the recent 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine) identified big geographical disparities and key areas for improvement in access to good therapy and research.

8: Sudha Srinivasan PT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA

Feasibility of Using Joystick-Operated Ride-on-Toys to Promote Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

While children who can’t walk can benefit from using a powered ride-on toy, those who have impairments not severe enough to prevent walking altogether can also benefit. This is according to a new study of powered mobility assistance among children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy using a mobility toy controlled by a single joystick. 

9: Sofie Meijer MSc HU University of Applied Sciences, Master of Pediatric Physical Therapy program, Utrecht, the Netherlands

Reliability of Using a Smartphone Application to Objectify Skull Deformation

Research using a smartphone app called: the Skully Care App shows that smartphones can be used to quantify infant skull deformation.

10: Carole A Tucker, PT, PhD, Associate Dean of Research, Chair of Physical Therapy, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA

Enhancing the Content Validity of Self-Reported Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study

A study of self-efficacy in adolescents reports that measures to increase self-confidence among youngsters can help them achieve physical therapy goals.

1: Jaclyn Megan Sions, PT DPT PhD, Clinical Research Scientist, Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Characterizing Pain among Adolescents and Young Adults with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Primary study objectives were to characterize pain and explore differences between adolescents and adults with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and evaluate associations between pain-related outcomes and mobility.

2: Diana Early, PT PhD PCS, Children’s Health, Dallas, TX

The Journey: Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Therapy Services for Children with Down Syndrome

The researchers identified and described parents’ expectations and perceptions of therapy services received by their children with Down syndrome

3: Courtney M Goldsbury, PT DPT PCS, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis Requiring Supplemental Physical Therapy Interventions

To describe supplemental intervention frequency in infants with congenital muscular torticollis and compare groups of infants who received first-choice intervention only to infants who received supplemental intervention.

4: Kelly R Greve, PT DPT PhD PCS, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati, OH

Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Physical Therapy Episode of Care

5: Luke Wakely, PhD, MHSc(Paed Physio), BAppSc(Physio), Department of Rural Health, The University of Newcastle, Tamworth, NSW, Australia

A Survey of Parents’ and Carers’ Perceptions of Parenting a Child with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

To explore parents’ and carers’ perceptions of parenting a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip.

6: Rebecca Kern PT DPT, Dept of Rehab & Neurosciences, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Student Support Programs and Services

Seated outcome measures in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

To study the feasibility of seated trunk strength using hand held dynamometry and care giver reported subjective functional independence measures in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

7: Mitch Wolden, PT DPT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, University of Jamestown, Fargo, ND

Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale

Our purpose was to examine the reliability and validity of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale and develop a shorter, modified version.

8: Kimberly D Wynarczuk, PT PhD MPH, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA

The How and the Why of Including Children: Experiential Learning in Teaching Physical Therapy Students

This study describes experiential learning activities with children and the rationale for using experiential learning.

9: Jennifer Price PT DPT, Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA, and Tonya Y. Miller, PT, DPT, PhD Program Lead, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Harrisburg University of Science & Technology

The Impact of an Overnight Summer Camp on the Quality of Life for Individuals Who Require Ventilatory Support.

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of a camp experience for individuals who require ventilatory support.

Creator: Pediatric Physical Therapy

Volume 34 Issue 2
Duration: 56:10secs

INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:

Ketaki Inamdar MPT, Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Movement Science Program, Motor Development Lab, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

Effect of Contingency Paradigm–Based Interventions on Developmental

Outcomes in Young Infants: A Systematic Review

The purpose of this systematic review was to identify controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of contingency paradigm-based interventions to improve feeding, motor, or cognitive outcomes during the first year of life.

QUOTE: “There are these really interesting, low cost and practical interventions out there”

CO-AUTHORS: Sonia Khurana and Stacey C. Dusing         

Mary E. Gannotti, PT PhD, Professor, Dept of Rehabilitation Services, University of Hartford, W Hartford, CT, Research Scientist, Shriners Hospital, Springfield, MA

Characteristics of Interventions to Improve Bone Health in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

A systematic review evaluated exercise parameters and ages that produced the most improvement in bone among individuals with cerebral palsy ages 3 to 21 years. 

QUOTE: Let’s not under-estimate the importance of the skeleton”

CO-AUTHORS: Brianna Liquori, Deborah E. Thorpe and Robyn K. Fuchs

Laura K Bess PT DPT PCS, Physical Therapist, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St Petersburg, Florida

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants With

Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Prospective Cohort Study

The purpose of this study is to prospectively determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants with congenital muscular torticollis and to compare the demographic and clinical characteristics between infants with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease.

QUOTE: ”Do we need to treat the GERD early?”

CO-AUTHORS: Jessica Costa, Anh Thy H. Nguygen, Ernest Amankwah and Michael J. Wilsey

Marietta van der Linden PhD, Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, Scotland

Leisure Time Physical Activity in Children and Young People With Cerebral Palsy: a Population-Based Study

This study describes leisure time physical activity for children and young people with cerebral palsy and identifies barriers and facilitators to participation.

QUOTE: ”These people who were not able to walk can actually run around the track”

CO-AUTHORS: Sarah J. Wordie, Bethany K. Dufton , Kavi C. Jagadamma, Cathleen Hunter, Thomas H. Mercer, Mark S. Gaston and James E. Robb

Sara K Arena PT DSc PT, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program, School of Health Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan

Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Engagement in Service Learning With Scouts: A Descriptive Study

This study describes Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ perceptions following their engagement in a health promotion and wellness service-learning event with adolescent boy scouts.

QUOTE: ”Service learning experiences are a wonderful way to engage our students”

CO-AUTHORS: Samantha, Austin Lewis and Erica Matero

Anjana Bhat, MS, PT, PhD, Dept of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark DE

Using Telehealth to Conduct Family-Centered Movement Intervention Research in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This describes a home-based, telehealth format for intervention delivery to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.

QUOTE: “We shouldn’t think that face-to-face interventions are the only way to do things”

CO-AUTHORS: Corina Cleffi, Wan-Chun Su, Sudha Srinivasan

Natasha Benn MPT BSc, School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London ON, Canada

Chronicling Research and Practice Evolution in Pediatric Physical Therapy

This article describes the research and practice trends in the journal, Pediatric Physical Therapy, as a proxy for the field.

QUOTE: “We saw—very much—an increase in active based therapies, also an increase in the rigor of the scientific studies” 

CO-AUTHORS: Elizabeth Birchard, Evelyn Korompai, Maryam Davari, Vaidehi Patel and Laura K Brunton

Marina Ferre-Fernández PT, OT, PhD, Facultad de Ciencias de Salud, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia, Spain

Intra- and Interrater Reliability of the Spanish Version of the Gross Motor Function Measure

This study assesses intra- and inter-rater reliability of the Spanish version of the 88-item Gross Motor Function Measure and its correlation to age and severity of children with cerebral palsy.

QUOTE: “Before using an outcome measure in a different country from which it is developed:  perform a cross-cultural adaptation study.”

CO-AUTHORS: M Antonia Murcia-González and José Ríos-Díaz