Journal article
Predictors of Independent Walking in Young Children With Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The attainment of walking is a focus of physical therapy intervention in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and may affect their independence in mobility and participation in daily activities. However, knowledge of determinants of independent walking to guide physical therapists' decision making is lacking.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify child factors (postural control, reciprocal lower limb movement, functional …
Authors
Begnoche DM; Chiarello LA; Palisano RJ; Gracely EJ; McCoy SW; Orlin MN
Journal
Physical Therapy, Vol. 96, No. 2, pp. 183–192
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 1, 2016
DOI
10.2522/ptj.20140315
ISSN
0031-9023