Journal article
Exercise Programs for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Abstract
The purpose of this literature review, regarding all types of exercise programs focusing on cardiovascular fitness (aerobic and anaerobic capacity) and/or lower-extremity muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy (CP), was to address the following questions: (1) what exercise programs focusing on muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, or a combination are studied, and what are the effects of these exercise programs in children with CP? …
Authors
Verschuren O; Ketelaar M; Takken T; Helders PJM; Gorter JW
Journal
American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vol. 87, No. 5, pp. 404–417
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2008
DOI
10.1097/phm.0b013e31815b2675
ISSN
0894-9115