This report will address adaptive motor function of children with cerebral palsy. Adaptive motor function enables performance of activities in daily life despite limitations in motor control of posture and movement.
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Dynamic Systems Theory: A Framework for Exploring Readiness to Change in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Dynamic Systems Theory (DST) is a theory of motor development that can be applied to the management of children with Cerebral Palsy.
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Discover CP-NET (Video)
Learn more about CP-NET, our vision, our programs of research, and the amazing partners that help make it all happen
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Disability and Child Development: Integrating the Concepts
The purpose of this Keeping Current is to review the concern that, rather than being integrated, these two streams (“development” and “disability”) of thought have traditionally run more or less in parallel.
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Determining Physical Activity Levels and Cardiovascular Health in Adults with Cerebral Palsy (Stay-FIT 20-40 years study)
In the Stay-FIT pilot study, it was determined that the physical activity level of adolescents with CP (mean age 13.5 years) was lower than that of their healthy peers. However, the vessel health was not statistically different.
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Designing Action-based Exergames for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Exergames are a promising way to allow children with CP to participate in physical activity, permitting adaptations of exercise equipment and video games. In this In Brief, researchers tried to answer the question “Can action based exergames that are fun to play over the long term be designed for children with CP?”
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Creating the Future: Engaging Children with Cerebral Palsy in the Circle of Care (Video)
A video inspired by the parent members of the On Track study team and funded by PCORI.
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CP-NET Meet the Expert: Transition
Dr. Elaine Biddiss and Dr. Anna McCormick answered questions about the CP-NET neurotechnology platform and a video game (Bootle Blast) that they developed to track the movement of children with cerebral palsy.
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CP-NET Meet the Expert: Neurotechnology
Dr. Elaine Biddiss and Dr. Anna McCormick answered questions about the CP-NET neurotechnology platform and a video game (Bootle Blast) that they developed to track the movement of children with cerebral palsy.
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Creating Possibilities for Cerebral Palsy (Video)
Created in collaboration with children, youth and adults with cerebral palsy and their families, and released in celebration of World CP Day.
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