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Supported Standing: A New Perspective on Physical Activity for Children with CP
Physical inactivity is the fourth risk factor for mortality worldwide. In 2010, to counteract the debilitating effects of inactivity and sedentary lifestyles, the World Health Organization (WHO) published guidelines for physical activity…
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Evidence Update: Overground Supported Stepping in Individuals with Non-Ambulant Cerebral Palsy
A newly published scoping systematic review highlights the use of gait trainers in children, adolescents and adults with non-ambulant cerebral palsy.
A little boy walks in a Rifton Pacer gait trainer while his caretaker assists him.
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The On Time Mobility Framework
“On Time Mobility” is a term coined to reflect best practices towards providing hours of daily active mobility opportunities to young children with disabilities, to foster exploration, motor development and socialization.
A girl stands in a Rifton Mobile Stander and reads a book with her caretaker.
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Evidence Update: Shining a Spotlight on Supported Standing for Children and Young Adults with Non-Ambulatory CP
A recent scoping review on supported standing describes the evidence, outcomes and lived experience of adaptive standing intervention in children and young adults with cerebral palsy.
A girl sits on a Rifton Adaptive Tricycle, smiling and waving, with her caretaker next to her.
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The Nice F-Words for Children with Medical Complexity
For those of us working with medically fragile children we have our own set of F-words, and none of them unpleasant.
A boy pedals a blue Rifton Adaptive Tricycle, while his therapist walking beside him.
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Evidence Update: Maintenance of Functional Gains Following an Adaptive Cycling Program
Current evidence endorses adaptive cycling as an effective and promising intervention to improve motor and social outcomes for children with cerebral palsy.
A girl rides on a red Rifton Adaptive Tricycle.
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Adaptive Tricycles in Schools
For a child with a disability such as cerebral palsy, the primary goal for the school-based therapist is to improve access to education.
A boy sitting on a Rifton Activity Chair, with his therapist standing next to him, smiling at each other
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Clinical Perspectives on Postural Management for Hip Health
Recent research provides evidence-based guidelines for postural management intervention in lying, supported sitting and standing for children with non-ambulant CP.
A boy riding on a Rifton Adaptive Tricycle
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Promoting Fitness, Function and Physical Activity in School-Based Physical Therapy
School-based physical therapists can promote student wellness and health through strategies to improve fitness, function and physical activity.
A girl walks in a Rifton Pacer gait trainer, accompanied by a caretaker
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Updates in Motor Learning
Research continues to increase knowledge in the field of motor learning. Understanding the mechanisms of motor learning can contribute to therapist interventions to further promote motor skills.
A girl standing in a Rifton Supine Stander, looking at a card with her caretaker
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The “How” of Ecological Assessment
According to Dr. Bronfenbrenner, ecological assessment involves stakeholders to identify student performance challenges and assist in their analysis.
A boy sitting on a Rifton Compass Chair playing, with his caretaker sitting next to him
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The “What” of Ecological Assessment
Ecological assessment is a comprehensive process of assessment in which data on student performance is collected through observation across different environments and/or settings. It is a collaborative process that involves relevant…
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