Scoliosis, Kyphosis and Spine Deformity

scoliosis Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal condition that primarily affects children and adolescents, in which there is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, causing the spinal column to bend to the left or right. Whereas most people’s spines have the appearance of a straight line, when viewed from directly behind the person, the spine of [...]

SPECIAL ARTICLES IN PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

  Measuring Functional Change in Children With Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): Comparison of Generic and ABI-Specific Scales Using the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) Physical Therapy 2003 83: 776-785.  [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] David G Embrey, Mark R Guthrie, Owen R White, and Jean Dietz Clinical Decision Making by Experienced and Inexperienced Pediatric Physical Therapists [...]

Toward an optimal healing environment in pediatric rehabilitation.

J Altern Complement Med. 2004;10 Suppl 1:S179-92.  Links Toward an optimal healing environment in pediatric rehabilitation. Geller G, Warren LR. Phoebe Berman Bioethics Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. ggeller@jhmi.edu Although recent scientific advances have enabled us to minimize disability and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, [...]

JOURNAL WATCH Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2009 : Virtual reality in paediatric rehabilitation: A review

Virtual reality in paediatric rehabilitation: A review Authors: Thomas D. Parsons a;  Albert A. Rizzo a;  Steve Rogers b; Philip York b Affiliations:   a Institute for Creative Technologies, University of Southern California, CA, USA   b Psychology, Westmont College, Montecito, CA, USA DOI: 10.1080/17518420902991719 Publication Frequency: 6 issues per year Published in: Developmental Neurorehabilitation, [...]

Pediatric Rehabilitation links

  Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia – Adaptive Seating and Mobility – Service is provided by Sunny Hill Health Centre, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The service prescribes wheelchair and postural supports that enhance independent mobility of children with motor impairments. Links to worldwide rehabilitation sources.   Children’s Institute – Pediatric rehabilitation [...]