Journal Articles

Foot Orthoses for Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot: Evidence and Current Practices Among Canadian Physical Thearpists. By Kyra Kane, BScPT, MSc (October 19, 2015)

Foot Orthoses for Pediatric Flexible Flatfoot: Evidence and Current Practices Among Canadian Physical Therapists

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the evidence for flatfoot intervention in children with gross motor delay of neurological origin, and to understand how physical therapists use foot orthoses (FOs) to treat this population. Methods: Thirty-four physical therapists employed in Canadian publicly funded pediatric centers were surveyed to explore current practices and beliefs related to FOs. Results: Responses are discussed in the
context of the research literature. Objective physical examination and differentiation between developmental and pathological flatfeet can help clinicians to identify suitable FO candidates, monitor foot posture over time, and evaluate treatment effectiveness. Conclusions: An evidence-informed approach to assessment and intervention has the potential to improve clinical outcomes for clients with pediatric flatfoot.

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Journal club discussion Oct 2015.pdf

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Arch Index.pdf

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Foot posture index.pdf

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Steadward Centre -April 20, 2015

Information presented about the UofA Stedward Centre, focus on Free2BMe program

Bobbi Jo Atchison, the Community Transition Coordinator and Philip Krol, consultant with the Free2BMe Program

Adapted Physical Activity - the Steadward Centre

April 20, 2015

'They never pass me the ball': exposing ableism through the leisure experiences of disabled children, young people and their families

Participation and experiences of disabled children, young people and their families in leisure activities are explored in this paper. Discussion of the impact of occupying leisure spaces identified as "mainstream', segregated, and 'separate'.

Hodge Runwick-Cole (2013).pdf

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Thinking ethically about inclusive recreational sport: A narrative of lost dignity

Through narrative reflections of Jack's story of inclusive recreational sport, the meaning of dignity in professional practice is explored

Goodwin Johnston Causgrove-Dunn (2014).p

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It's fun but...

This paper gives a nice qualitative summary of the perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity (including biking) in children with cerebral palsy.

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Children's First Act

The Children's First Act allows AHS to disclose information without consent to a "service provider”, including school consultants. You will see an explanation in the memo.

Communique CFA 2013 (Oct 24 2014) FINAL.

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Adapted Bicycles Resource list

This document provides a summary of the adapted bicycles and accessories most often ordered by the Glenrose Physical therapy department and considerations as to the pros and cons of each and who it is most appropriate for.

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Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy

April 14, 2014

A systematic review of interventions for children with cerebral

palsy: state of the evidence

Iona Novak, Sarah Mcintyre, Catherine Morgan, Lanie Campbell, Leigha Dark, Natalie Morton, Elise Stumbles, Salli-Ann Wilson, Shona Goldsmith. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, June 2013; 55: 885-910.

Discussion about Developmental Co-ordination Disorder

Oct 20, 2014

Developmental coordination disorder: A review and update

Jill G. Zwicker, Cheryl Missiuna, Susan R. Harris, Lara A. Boyd. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology 16 (2012) 573-581.

EACD: Recommendations on the definition, diagnosis and intervention of developmental coordination diorder

Rainer Blank, Bouwien Smits-Engelsman, Helene Polatajko, Peter Wilson. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology2012, 54: 54–93.

Dynamic Orthoses

April 15, 2013

Effects of Dynamic Elastomeric Fabric Orthoses on Children with Cerebral Palsy

Martin John Matthews, Martin Watson, and Barbara Richardson. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, December 2009; 33(4): 339-347.

Conductive Education

Jan 21, 2013

Effectiveness of Physiotherapy and Conductive Education Interventions in Children with Cerebral Palsy-A Focused Review. Anttila et. al (Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2008; 87: 478-501)

Effects of Conductive Education Intervention for Children with a Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy: An AACPDM Evidence Report: Darrah, J. February 2003.

Understanding Paediatric Rehabilitation therapists' lack of use of outcome measures Oct 15, 2012

Gillian King, Virginia Wright & Dianne J. Russell

Diability and Rehabilitation 2011; 33(25-26): 2662-2671

Comparison of Family and Therapist Perceptions Apr 16, 2012

Comparison of Family and Therapist Perceptions

of Physical and Occupational Therapy Services

Provided to Young Children with Cerebral Palsy

Alyssa C. LaForme Fiss1, Sarah Westcott McCoy2, Lisa A. Chiarello3, & Move & PLAY Study Team4

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, Early Online:1–17, 2011

Health related quality of life Jan 16, 2012

Initial development and validation of the Caregiver Priorities and Child Health Index of Life with Disabilities (CPCHILD)

Narayanan UG, Fehlings D, Weir S, Knights S, Kiran S, Campbell K

Dev Med Child Neurol. 2006, 48:804-812.

Whose Life is it anyway? Measuring meaningful outcomes for children with severe disabilities

Narayanan UG

AACPDM Las Vegas, Oct 2011.

Focus on Function Oct 17, 2011

Focus on function: a cluster, randomized controlled trial comparing child- versus context-focused intervention for young children with cerebral palsy.
Law MC, Darrah J, Pollock N, Wilson B, Russell DJ, Walter SD, Rosenbaum P, Galuppi B.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011 Jul;53(7):621-9.

Context therapy: a new intervention approach for children with cerebral palsy.
Darrah J, Law MC, Pollock N, Wilson B, Russell DJ, Walter SD, Rosenbaum P, Galuppi B.
Dev Med Child Neurol. 2011 Jul;53(7):615-20.

Power Mobility Apr. 18, 2011

The Impact of Early Powered Mobility on Parental Stress, Negative Emotions, and Family Social Interactions

Donita Tefft, Paula Guerette, and Jan Furumasu

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 31(1):4-15, 2011

Exploring Mobility Options for Children with Physical Disabilities: A Focus on Powered Mobility

Lesley Wiart

Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 31(1):16-18, 2011

Inclusion Jan. 17, 2011

Inclusion Understood from the Perspectives of Children with Disability

Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere and E. Jane Watkinson

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2010, 27, 275-293

Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education. The What, Why and How of Inclusive Education

Dr. Richard A. Villa

A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy

An AACPDM evidence report Oct. 18, 2010

By: Anna Rogers, Barbara-Lynne Furler, Stephen Brinks, Johanna Darrah.

*Between Joy and Sorrow Apr. 19, 2010

Between joy and sorrow: being a parent of a child with developmental disability
Penelope M. Kearney, Tim Griffin
Journal of Advanced Nursing
2001, Volume 34, Issue 5 , pp. 582 - 592

*Aging with A Disability Jan. 18, 2010

Health, mortality, and wellness issues in adults with cerebral palsy.

Dev Med & Child Neurol 2009, 51 (Suppl. 4):24-29

Turk, Margaret A.

A Consumer's Perspective on Living with a Disability: How Change in Function Affects Daily Life. Lankasky, Kathleen. In Aging with a Disability: What the Clinician Needs to Know. Brian J. Kemp, Laura Mosqueda (Eds). 2004. pp. 9-18.

Aging with a Disability: What the Practitioner Needs to Know.

AACPDM Presentation. Sept 2004.

Kemp, Bryan