INTERVIEWS IN    THIS EDITION
      1. Amy Bailes,    PT PhD
        Director of    Physical Therapy Research, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center,    Cincinnati, OH
        “Inpatient    Physical Therapy After Orthopedic Lower Extremity Surgery in Children With    Cerebral Palsy”
A new study in    Pediatric Physical Therapy reveals the proportion of children with cerebral    palsy having physical therapy during inpatient stay after their orthopedic    lower extremity surgery. The value of such therapy to inpatient care is    discussed by lead author Amy Bailes.  
      2. Rachel    Bican, PT, DPT, PhD
        Assistant    Professor, Division of Physical Therapy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
        “Comparison of    Gross Motor Outcomes Between Children With Cerebral Palsy From Appalachian    and Non-Appalachian Counties”
        Pediatric    Physical Therapy researcher Rachel Bican talks about her investigation of    cerebral palsy outcomes in the US Appalachian area compared to nearby    non-Apalachian regions.  
      3. Nancy    Lennon, PT DPT MS
        Department of    Orthopedics, Division of Therapeutic and Rehabilitation Services, Nemours    Children’s Health, Wilmington, Delaware, USA 
        “Factors    Associated With Short-Term Recovery Following Single-Event Multilevel Surgery    for Children With Cerebral Palsy.”
        Nancy Lennon    talks about her group’s research findings of the effect of physical therapy    on the outcome of single event multilevel surgery performed to improve motor    function in children with cerebral palsy.
      4. Natalie    Fairbairn, MPH/MHM, OT
        Grace Centre    for Newborn Intensive Care, The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, Sydney, New    South Wales, Australia. 
        “Risk of    Developmental Coordination Disorder in 8- and 9-Year-Olds Following Newborn    Cardiac and Non–Cardiac Surgery”
        Natalie    Fairbairn discusses the risks her group found of cardiac and non-cardiac    surgery on newborn babies—in particular its effect on developmental    co-ordination disorder.
      5. James E    Gehringer, PhD
        Research    Assistant Professor Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical    Center, Omaha, Nebraska  
        “Hand-Arm    Bimanual Intensive Training in Virtual Reality: A Feasibility Study”
        James    Gehringer explains how his group integrated virtual reality with Hand-Arm    Bimanual Intensive Training (HABIT) for treating unilateral cerebral palsy.    The research appeared to overcome some of the frequently encountered barriers    to progress.
      6. Johannes J    Noordstar, PhD MSc, 
        Assistant    Professor, Center for Child Development, Exercise & Physical Literacy,    Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital, University Medical Centre, Utrecht University,    Netherlands.  
        “Is Measuring    Physical Literacy in School-Aged Children With Cystic Fibrosis or Congenital    Heart Disease Needed?

Volume 35, Number 1

1: Dana Tischler, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, UT, USA
“Quality of Life, Participation, and Individualized Support in a Community-Based Yoga Class: A Case Series”
Physical therapy researchers in Utah have been trialling a ten-week yoga training class as therapy for children with impairments. In it, they assessed quality of life and participation with the help of doctor of physical therapy students who gave the children individualized support.
2: Noelle Moreau, PT PhD, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
Safety and Feasibility of 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) Testing in Children and Adolescents With Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
New insights about optimal use of the 1-Repetition Maximum (1-RM) test have emerged from a study among children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
3: Pamela Tucker PT DPT, Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse, New York, USA
Effectiveness of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training and Aquatic Physical Therapy in a Child With Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency: A Case Report
A case study of a child with the rare, variable condition Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (L-CHAD) brings encouragement that practical management strategies can bring big benefits.
4: Kari S. Kretch PT, DPT, PhD, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Developmental Surveillance Milestone Checklist Updates: “Learn the Signs. Act Early”—Implications for Physical Therapists
Physical therapist’s perspective on the Centers for Disease Control updated developmental assessment milestones.
5: Ramona ClarkeBExSci/BPhty, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
International Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile Sensitivity 
An assessment of lower limb neurological testing in children, with recommendations on muscle strength, reflexes and tactile sensitivity. 
6: Andrina Sabet PT ATP, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility Equity
And: Darrien Fann, Patient Self-Advocate, Cleveland OH, USA
Equality in mobility—irrespective of physical impairment—is the focus of a new program of information and communication aimed at establishing mobility equity as a human right
7: Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Research on Children With Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
World Health Organisation data on cerebral palsy services in low- and middle-income countries (discussed at the recent 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine) identified big geographical disparities and key areas for improvement in access to good therapy and research.
8: Sudha Sriniva

Volume 34, Issue 4

1: Jaclyn Megan Sions, PT DPT PhD, Clinical Research Scientist, Assistant Professor in Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Characterizing Pain among Adolescents and Young Adults with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Primary study objectives were to characterize pain and explore differences between adolescents and adults with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and evaluate associations between pain-related outcomes and mobility.

2: Diana Early, PT PhD PCS, Children’s Health, Dallas, TX

The Journey: Parental Expectations and Perceptions of Therapy Services for Children with Down Syndrome

The researchers identified and described parents’ expectations and perceptions of therapy services received by their children with Down syndrome

3: Courtney M Goldsbury, PT DPT PCS, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis Requiring Supplemental Physical Therapy Interventions

To describe supplemental intervention frequency in infants with congenital muscular torticollis and compare groups of infants who received first-choice intervention only to infants who received supplemental intervention.

4: Kelly R Greve, PT DPT PhD PCS, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati, OH
Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis: Demographic Factors, Clinical Characteristics, and Physical Therapy Episode of Care
5: Luke Wakely, PhD, MHSc(Paed Physio), BAppSc(Physio), Department of Rural Health, The University of Newcastle, Tamworth, NSW, Australia
A Survey of Parents’ and Carers’ Perceptions of Parenting a Child with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
To explore parents’ and carers’ perceptions of parenting a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip.
6: Rebecca Kern PT DPT, Dept of Rehab & Neurosciences, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, Student Support Programs and Services

Seated outcome measures in children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

To study the feasibility of seated trunk strength using hand held dynamometry and care giver reported subjective functional independence measures in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

7: Mitch Wolden, PT DPT PhD, Physical Therapy Program, University of Jamestown, Fargo, ND

Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale
Our purpose was to examine the reliability and validity of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale and develop a shorter, modified version.

8: Kimberly D Wynarczuk, PT PhD MPH, Moravian University, Bethlehem, PA
The How and the Why of Including Children: Experiential Learning in Teaching Physical Therapy Students
This study describes experiential learning activities with children and the rationale for using experiential learning.

9: Jennifer Price PT DPT, Director of Clinical Education & Assistant Professor, Dep

Volume 34, Issue 3

Creator: Pediatric Physical Therapy
Volume 34 Issue 2Duration: 56:10secs
INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:
Ketaki Inamdar MPT, Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Movement Science Program, Motor Development Lab, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
Effect of Contingency Paradigm–Based Interventions on Developmental 
Outcomes in Young Infants: A Systematic Review
The purpose of this systematic review was to identify controlled trials evaluating the efficacy of contingency paradigm-based interventions to improve feeding, motor, or cognitive outcomes during the first year of life. 
QUOTE: “There are these really interesting, low cost and practical interventions out there”
CO-AUTHORS: Sonia Khurana and Stacey C. Dusing         
Mary E. Gannotti, PT PhD, Professor, Dept of Rehabilitation Services, University of Hartford, W Hartford, CT, Research Scientist, Shriners Hospital, Springfield, MA
Characteristics of Interventions to Improve Bone Health in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review 
A systematic review evaluated exercise parameters and ages that produced the most improvement in bone among individuals with cerebral palsy ages 3 to 21 years.  
QUOTE: Let’s not under-estimate the importance of the skeleton”
CO-AUTHORS: Brianna Liquori, Deborah E. Thorpe and Robyn K. Fuchs
Laura K Bess PT DPT PCS, Physical Therapist, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, St Petersburg, Florida
Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Infants With 
Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Prospective Cohort Study
The purpose of this study is to prospectively determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants with congenital muscular torticollis and to compare the demographic and clinical characteristics between infants with and without gastroesophageal reflux disease.
QUOTE: ”Do we need to treat the GERD early?”
CO-AUTHORS: Jessica Costa, Anh Thy H. Nguygen, Ernest Amankwah and Michael J. Wilsey
Marietta van der Linden PhD, Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Queen Margaret University Edinburgh, Scotland
Leisure Time Physical Activity in Children and Young People With Cerebral Palsy: a Population-Based Study
This study describes leisure time physical activity for children and young people with cerebral palsy and identifies barriers and facilitators to participation.
QUOTE: ”These people who were not able to walk can actually run around the track”
CO-AUTHORS: Sarah J. Wordie, Bethany K. Dufton , Kavi C. Jagadamma, Cathleen Hunter, Thomas H. Mercer, Mark S. Gaston and James E. Robb
Sara K Arena PT DSc PT, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Program, School of Health Sciences, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ Perceptions of Engagement in Service Learning With Scouts: A Descriptive Study
This study describes Doctor of Physical Therapy Students’ perceptions following their engagement in a health promotion and wellness

Volume 34, Issue 2

INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:

Karina Amani Zapata DPT PhD, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas 
“The Observational Gait Scale Can Help Determine the GMFCS Level in Children With Cerebral Palsy”The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the Observational Gait Scale and Gross Motor Function Classification System in children who are walking and with cerebral palsy.QUOTE: “We can use the OGS—the Observational Gait Scale—as a helpful clinical tool to quickly and objectively rate a child’s gait”CO-AUTHORS: Charter Rushing, Mauricio Delgado, Chanhee Jo 

Erin Kinsey PT DPT, Aurora Public Schools, Educational Services, Colorado “Changing the Paradigm of School-Based Physical Therapist Service Delivery: Using Evidence to Support Intensive Intervention” The purpose of this paper is to highlight the paradigm shift away from the typical model of direct service delivery of consistent frequency and duration in the school setting to accommodate an intensive progressive resistive exercise interventionQUOTE: “They were excited to do something new, something different than that traditional service model that we’ve provided in our schools—they really surprised us”CO-AUTHORS: Colleen Curto, Dana Glassman, Melissa Sundberg, Kathryn Rosemeyer, Mary Jane Rapport 

Hércules Ribeiro Leite, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil“Effectiveness of Modified Sports for Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: A Pragmatic Study Protocol”This is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial protocol of an intervention study in Brazil.QUOTE: “In the past people used to think that because they have impairment it would not be possible to include in sports and leisure. So, things are starting to change from this point.”CO-AUTHORS: Ricardo de Sousa Junior, Ana Cristina Resende Camargos, Georgina Clutterbuck

Patti Berg-Poppe MA MPT PhD, University of South Dakota, Vermillion“Pelvic Floor Muscle Resting Tone in Children With Dysfunctional Voiding Symptomology Following Simple Gross Motor Exercises”The study aimed to understand the effects of a set of gross motor exercises on pelvic floor muscle resting tone in children with dysfunctional voiding symptomatologyQUOTE: “The immediate effects of that exercise were that it reduced pelvic floor resting tone equally as well as diaphragmatic breathing.”

Volume 34, Issue 1

INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:
Lindsay Pietruszewski PT DPT, Research Physical Therapist Center for Perinatal Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OHTITLE: Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination Clinical Use to Recommend Therapist Assessment of Functional Hand AsymmetriesDESCRIPTION: To determine whether in clinical settings, asymmetry scores derived from the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination can provide cut-off scores for recommending in-depth assessment of upper extremity functional deficits by therapists using the Hand Assessment for Infants, a high-resource tool with excellent psychometric properties. 
Sonia Khurana PhD, Motor Development Laboratory, Physical Therapy Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VATITLE: Neonatal PT Improves Neurobehavior and General Movements in Moderate to Late Preterm Infants Born in India: An RCTDESCRIPTION: To examine whether a structured neonatal physical therapy program improves neurobehavior and general movements in moderate to late preterm infants.
Kristel Lankhorst PT PhD, Research Group Lifestyle and Health, HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, NetherlandsTITLE: The Preliminary Criterion Validity of the Activ8 Activity Monitor to Measure Physical Activity in Youth Using a WheelchairDESCRIPTION: The primary aim of this study was to assess the absolute and relative time difference, agreement, sensitivity and positive predictive value of the adapted algorithm of the Activ8 to detect ‘active wheelchair use’ compared to observations through video recording.
Maaike Bolland-Sprong MSc, Center for Child Development, Exercise and Physical Literacy, University Medical Center Utrecht
TITLE: Motor Developmental Delay After Cardiac Surgery in Children With a Critical Congenital Heart Defect: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysisDESCRIPTION: To systematically review evidence regarding the severity and prevalence of motor development in children with a critical congenital heart defect without underlying genetic anomalies.
Marilyn Wright PT MSc, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, McMaster University, School of Rehabilitation Science, Hamilton, CanadaTITLE: Scootering for Children and Youth Is More Than Fun: Exploration of a Feasible Approach to Improve Function and FitnessDESCRIPTION: Describe scootering as a physical therapy intervention for children/adolescents with mobility limitations within the “F-Words in Childhood Disability” (fitness, function, family, friends, fun, and future) and through motion analysis.
Bilinc Dogruoz  Karatekin MD, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
TITLE: How Did the Lockdown Imposed Due to COVID-19 Affect Patients With Cerebral Palsy?DESCRIPTION: This study investigated the change in mobility, pain, functional status and spasticity in a pediatric rehabilitation unit after the lockdown. 
Eleonora Montagnani MSc, School of Health Scienc

Volume 33, Issue 4

INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:
  Maxime Robert PhD,  Assistant Professor, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
  TITLE: Intensive bimanual  intervention for children who have undergone hemispherectomy surgery: A pilot study
  DESCRIPTION: To conduct a pilot  study to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of an intensive bimanual  intervention on upper limb function in children who have undergone  hemispherectomy surgery. 
  
  Rebecca Leonard PT DPT  MS PhD PCS, Director, Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice, Early  Intervention Associates, Rockville, MD
  TITLE: Effects of Orthoses on Standing Postural Control  and Muscle Activity in Children with  Cerebral Palsy 
  DESCRIPTION: The purpose  of this exploratory study was to investigate whether distal control orthoses  with individually optimized angle of the ankle foot orthotic and shank to  vertical alignment, and controlling of distal degrees of freedom, improved  standing in participants with cerebral palsy, compared to bare feet and the  participant’s ankle foot orthotic.
Sandra Jensen-Willett PT PhD PCS,  Director of Physical Therapy, Munroe Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska  Medical Center, Omaha NE
  TITLE: The Influence of Maternal  Cognitions upon Motor Development in Infants Born Preterm: A Scoping Review 
  DESCRIPTION: This scoping  review summarizes the extent, nature, and type of evidence linking broadly  defined maternal cognitions to motor outcomes in infants born preterm.
Katherine Denlinger PT DPT PCS,  Department of Physical Therapy, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, Baltimore, MD
  TITLE: Psychometric Testing of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care in the  Pediatric Acute Care Setting
  DESCRIPTION: The  goal of this research was to determine inter-rater reliability and construct  validity of the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care Inpatient “6-clicks” Short Forms for children in acute care.
  Jill Heathcock PT PhD, Associate  Professor, The Ohio State University, School of Health and Rehabilitation  Science, Division of Physical Therapy, Columbus, OH
  TITLE: Parent-reported  PEDI-CAT mobility and gross motor function in infants with cerebral palsy
  DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the  Pediatric Evaluations of Disability Index-computer-adapted, mobility domain, a parent reported outcome measures and  therapist-administered measures of motor function for infants with cerebral  palsy with moderate to severe motor impairments.
Kimberley Scott PT, DPT, PCS,  School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
  The Ohio State University,  Columbus, OH
  TITLE: Considering  domain-specific experiential learning: Self-Efficacy in Pediatric Physical  Therapy Education
  DESCRIPTION: The purposes of  this study are to describe the pediatric curriculum of a physical therapy  program, quantify changes in self-efficacy following pediatric instruction, and  define relationships between self-efficacy, prior experience, and interes

Volume 33, Issue 3

Interviews in this edition:
  1. Amy F Bailes, PT PhD, Physical  Therapist, Division of Occupational
  Therapy & Physical Therapy,  Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
  “Describing the Delivery of  Evidence-based Physical Therapy Intervention to Individuals with Cerebral  Palsy”. 
  Analysis of a large dataset of  real-world experience from physical therapy sessions among children with  cerebral palsy to examine variation by age, Gross Motor Function Classification  System, race, and insurance type.
  Most frequently delivered were: Caregiver  education, motor control, functional strengthening, ankle-foot orthoses,  treadmill training, and fit of adaptive equipment.
  
  2. Julia Looper PT PHD,  School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Washington, USA
  “Current Trends in Pediatric  Physical Therapy Practice for Children with Down Syndrome”
  A survey from 1,000 American  pediatric physical therapists examined the breadth of physical therapy practice  for children with Down syndrome, concluding that clinicians managed these children  for a wide variety of needs with a range of interventions.
3. Rebekah L. Johnson, PT  DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Mealtime Connections, Tucson, AZ, USA
  Current Trends in Pediatric  Physical Therapy Practice for Children with Down Syndrome
  This survey examines the breadth  of physical therapy practice for children with Down syndrome.
  Rebekah Johnson, first author,  agreed that the diversity of practice among American physical therapists who  managed children with Down Syndrome had been a key finding and that clinicians  reading the report could learn from their findings. But there had been an  ongoing need to match the evidence-base to current practice. 
4. Marybeth Barkocy PT,  DPT, PCS, Physical Therapy Division, Associate Professor, University of New  Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM, USA.
  The Effectiveness of Serial  Casting and Ankle Foot Orthoses in Treating Toe Walking in Children with Autism  Spectrum Disorder
  “This proof-of-concept study  examined the effectiveness of serial casting and ankle foot orthoses in  children with Autism Spectrum Disorder who toe walk.”
5. Cheryl I. Kerfeld PT,  MS, PhD, Special Education Department, Seattle Public Schools, Seattle,  Washington, USA
  Physical Activity Measurement  in Children Who Use Mobility Assistive Devices: Accelerometry and Global  Positioning System
  A study of the usefulness of  combining accelerometry, global positioning system, and geographic information  systems, to describe the time spent in different locations and physical  activity duration and level by location for four children with cerebral palsy  who use assistive devices. 
6. Caroline Martinsson MSc,  Habilitation & Health, Children and youth habilitation Borås, Region Västra  Götaland, Sweden
  Abducted Standing in Children With Cerebral Palsy: Effects on Hip  Development After 7 Years
  This

Volume 33, Issue 2

Interviews in this edition:
1. Andrea Baraldi Cunha, Research Associate, Department of Physical Therapy, Biomechanics & Movement Science Program, University of Delaware, Newark, DE. 
Title:
“A Novel Means-End Problem-Solving Assessment Tool for Early Intervention: 
Evaluation of Validity, Reliability, and Sensitivity”
Introduction:
A new, simple tool could potentially help screen for motor delay quickly and easily. The “Means-End Problem-Solving Assessment Tool”—MEPSAT for short—has been assessed by comparing a group of children with developmental delay with a control group who were typically developing.  
 
2: Halil Alkan PT, PhD, Physical Therapist, Muş Alparslan University, Muş and Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Title:
“Early Spontaneous Movements of Infants With Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy”
Introduction:
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy investigated in 38 infants between three and five months old and compared with typically developing children and scored for a range of indicators of motor delay found Halil Alkan hypoxic brain injury was strongly associated with the overall adequacy of infants’ motor repertoires, and the frequency of their so-called “fidgety movements”. 
3: Casey (Mary C) Hooke PhD, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Title
“Testing the Child PROMIS Physical Activity Measurement in Youth Attending a Large Community Event”
Introduction
Patient-reported outcome measures were successfully used to assess health-care interventions, by collecting data from child-patients using the system known as: PROMIS — the Child Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System. 
4: Gunfrid Vinje Størvold, PT PhD, Department of Habilitation, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Hospital Trust, Levanger, Norway
Title:
“Current Physical Therapy Practice in Norway for Children With Cerebral Palsy”
Introduction:
A survey of real-world pediatric physical therapy practice for cerebral palsy in Norway found strong adherence to recommended evidence-based practice.  
5: Marcelo R Rosales, Biokinesiology Program, Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory, University of Southern California, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
Title:
Collecting Infant Environmental and Experiential Data Using Smartphone Surveys
Introduction:
Promising early research has found smartphones could help physical therapists  monitor infant development  in a range of clinical situations.  
6: Brittany Anderson PT DPT, Associate Professor in Physical Therapy, University of Jamestown, Fargo, ND
Title:
Using a 3D-Printed Prosthetic to Improve Participation in a Young Gymnast
Introduction:
A prosthetic hand that can grip, inexpensively customised with the help of a 3-D printer, helps a nine-year old girl do gymnastics despite her lack of functioning fingers on one of her hands. 
7: James Shanandore, Asst Prof of Anatomy & Physiology, Univ of Jamestown Physical Therapy Prog, Fargo ND
Title:
“3-D Print

Volume 33, Issue 1

INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:

Physical Therapy Management of Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association
First Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guideline for physical therapy management of childhood Developmental Coordination Disorder. Lisa Dannemiller tells clinicians how to use it, and talks about the benefits it can bring.
Lisa Dannemiller PT, DSC, PCS, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA

Associations Between Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity and Physical Therapy Episode
Congenital muscular torticollis: Kathryn Knudsen talks about the associations her research found between the severity of congenital muscular torticollis and the use of physical therapy to treat it.
Kathryn C R Knudsen PT, MPT, PCS, CNT, Providence Children’s Development Institute, Portland, OR, USA
Experiences of Parents of Infants Diagnosed With Mild and Severe Grades of Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Magdalena M Oledzka described findings and implications from her group’s comparison of the experiences reported by parents of infants diagnosed with congenital muscular torticollis at levels of severity ranging from mild to severe.
Magdalena M Oledzka PT DPT MBA PCS, Director of Pediatric Rehab, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Changes in Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screen Scores in Adolescents Treated With Vestibular Therapy After Concussion
The usefulness of the recently-developed Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screen Score (that primarily measures dizziness) has been investigated for assessing recovery from concussion in adolescents. First author Bara Alsalaheen discusses the findings and clinical implications.
Bara Alsalaheen PT, PhD, Departments of Physical Therapy & Neurology, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan
Sternal Precautions and Prone Positioning of Infants Following Median Sternotomy: A Nationwide Survey
Findings on how to optimize physical therapy in children who’ve had chest surgery are reported by Amanda Clifton from her group’s research on the precautions needed when managing infants after sternal surgery.
Amanda Clifton PT, DPT, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Miami FL
“Contemporary Practice as a Board-Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist: A Practice Analysis”
The results of an analysis of current practice among board-certified pediatric clinical specialists are discussed by researcher Lisa Kenyon. Key knowledge areas, professional roles, and responsibilities were surveyed among 323 professionals as practiced in real-world settings. Kenyon explains how the new evidence informs revision of the Description of Specialty Practice—DSP—for pediatrics—the blueprint for maintaining  and improving training quality. 
Lisa Kenyon PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Associate Professor, Dept of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State Univ

Volume 32, Issue 4

Pediatric Physical Therapy July 2020, Volume 32, Issue 3;
INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION:
Agnes McConlogue Ferro, DPT, PCS, Clinical Associate Professor, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York State.
TITLE:  A Structured Goal-Setting Process to Promote Functional and Measurable Outcomes in School-Based Physical Therapy: A Knowledge Translation Study
The aims of this knowledge translation study were to evaluate implementation of a goal setting method for school-based therapists.
Kimberly B Klug PT, DSc, Cooperative Educational Service Agency 1, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Concurrent Validity of the School Outcomes Measure and the School Function Assessment in Elementary Students
Examine the concurrent validity of the School Outcomes Measure and the School Function Assessment in students’ kindergarten through sixth grade.
Elise L Townsend PT, DPT, PhD, PCS, Associate Professor, MGH Institute of Health Professions, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston MA
TITLE: Stander Use in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Results From a Large Natural History Database
The purpose of this study was to describe stander use in a natural history cohort of drug therapy naïve, children not walking and with SMA and identify factors associated with consistent stander use.
Megan Flores PT, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences, Austin, TX
TITLE: Psychometric Properties of Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control in Infants and Toddlers With Down Syndrome
This study investigated infants and toddlers with Down syndrome to determine: reliability of the Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo), concurrent validity of the SATCo with Gross Motor Function Measure, and whether age and SATCo score predict GMFM score.
Antonette Doty PT, PhD, PCS, Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
TITLE:  Evidence-Based Secondary Transition Predictors for Physical Therapists Working With High School Students
This study investigates how physical therapy services provided during secondary education impacts the post-school outcomes of youth with physical disabilities.
Doreen J.  Bartlett, PT, PhD, Doreen J.  Bartlett, PT, PhD Professor Emerita, School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
TITLE: Advancing the Evidence Base of Pediatric Physical Therapy: “Sincerely, From the Heart”:  The Ann Van Sant Global Scientific Writing Lectureship
Egmar Longo PT PhD, Department of Health of Children, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte UFRN/FACISA, Santa Cruz, Brazil
TITLE: I Want to Play: Children With Cerebral Palsy Talk About Their Experiences on Barriers and Facilitators to Participation in Leisure Activities
To explore how children with cerebral palsy experience participation in leisure activities and to describe the environmental barriers and facilitators.

Volume 32, Issue 3

INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITION:

Afnan Gmmash BSPT MS, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky, LexingtonTITLE: Challenges Faced by Therapists Providing Services for Infants With or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges physical therapists and occupational therapists have in providing early intervention for infants with or at risk for cerebral palsy.
Brent R. Collett, PhD, University of Washington, Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children’s Research Institute, SeattleTITLE: Motor Function in School-Aged Children with Positional Plagiocephaly or BrachycephalyTo determine whether children with a history of positional plagiocephaly/brachycephaly show persistent deficits in motor development. 
Sam Logan PhD, Oregon State University, CorvallisTITLE: Perceived barriers of modified ride-on car use of young children with disabilities: A content analysis The purpose of this study was to identify, extract, and synthesize perceived barriers of modified ride-on car use reported in previous studies.
Frances Kathleen George MSc, Humberston Park Special School, Grimsby, UKTITLE: Development and content validity of the Clinical Assessment of Body Alignment for children with cerebral palsy The purpose of this study is to describe the development and content validity of the Clinical Assessment of Body Alignment to measure body alignment in children with cerebral palsy.
Mette Johansen PT, MSc, Clinic for Anesthesiology, Child Diseases, Circulation and Women, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, DenmarkTITLE:  Photo-based range of motion measurement: Reliability and concurrent validity in children with cerebral palsy.To investigate intra-rater and interrater reliability, agreement and concurrent validity of a smartphone photography-based application compared to a universal goniometer in children with cerebral palsy.
Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese, PT, EdD, Department Of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Irving Medical Center, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New YorkTITLE: Feasibility and Reliability of Functional Mobility Measures in Children with Cri du Chat (5P-) SyndromeInvestigate feasibility and reliability of Timed Up and Go, Five Times Sit to Stand Test, Timed Floor to Stand, and Four Square Step Test in children with Cri du Chat Syndrome.
Carlos Ayán PhD, Faculty of Education & Sport Science, University of Vigo, Pontevedra, SpainTITLE: Motor development and health-related fitness in Trisomy X: a case study  This case study provides information regarding the motor development and health-related fitness level of a female with 47,XXX.

Volume 32, Issue 2

INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITION
      Pediatric Physical Therapy January 2019 Volume 32 Issue 1
      1. Julie Badylak PT, Cincinnati    Children’s Hospital, Ohio 
      TITLE:  Therapy Workloads in Pediatric Health:    Preliminary Findings and Relevance for Defining Practice (Part 1)
      To measure time spent by    pediatric physical and occupational therapists in performing daily work    activities. 
      2. Rebecca Durham Reder OTD, OTR/L,    Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Ohio
      TITLE:  Therapy Workloads in Pediatric Health:    Preliminary Findings and Relevance for Defining Practice (Part 2)
      3. Lynn Jeffries PT,    PhD, PCS, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Oklahoma    Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City
      TITLE: Longitudinal    Change in Common Impairments in Children With Cerebral Palsy From Age 1.5 to    11 Years
      This    project aimed to determine if change occurs over time for impairments of balance,    range of motion, endurance, and strength of children with cerebral palsy, by    Gross Motor Function Classification System levels. 
      4. Marina    Ferre-Fernandez PT, OT, MSc, Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud,    Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Murcia, Murcia,    Spain 
      TITLE: Measures    of Motor and Functional Skills for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic    Review
      To review the level of    evidence of the psychometric properties of outcome measures for motor or    functional skills for children with cerebral palsy classified across I-V    levels of the Gross Motor Function Classification System.
      5. Lindsey Adelstein PT, DPT, Spaulding    Rehabilitation Center for Children, Cape Cod, Massachusetts 
      TITLE:  Differentiating Between Idiopathic Toe    Walking and Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
      The purpose of this    systematic review is to identify evidence-based examination components that    enable a clinician to distinguish between children with Idiopathic Toe    Walking and Cerebral Palsy in order to accurately categorize them into their    respective movement system diagnosis.
      (In memory of first author Kathleen Schlough)
      6. Lisa Chiarello PT,    PhD, FAPTA, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences,    Drexel University, Philadelphia
      TITLE: Relationship    of School-Based Physical Therapy Services to Student Goal Achievement
      To explore the    relationships of school-based physical therapy services to student goal    achievement.  
      7. Samuel Pierce PT,    PhD, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of    Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
      TITLE: Linear    and Nonlinear Measures of Postural Control in a Toddler With Cerebral Palsy: Brief    Report
      The purpose    of this brief report is to address knowledge gaps and describe longitudinal    linear and nonlinear measures of postural control during sitting and standing    in a y

Volume 32, Issue 1

INTERVEWS IN THIS EDITION
Pediatric Physical Therapy October 2019 Volume 31 Issue 4

	 Providing Best Practice in Neonatal Intensive Care and Follow up: A clinician-researcher collaboration

RICMOND, VA—Experience from the NICU on communicating and implementing new research into the clinic (knowledge translation) shows that clinicians and researchers can benefit from working together.
INTERVIEWEE: Shaaron E. Brown Clinical Physical Therapist, Children's Hospital, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
“This invited lecture supports the importance of clinician-researchers collaborations for best practice.”
 

	 The Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Meta-Analysis

SPRINGFIELD, MI—Outcomes from physical therapy training interventions have been quantified in a meta-analysis of benefits from a physical approach to improving respiratory muscle performance in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, many of whom are not typically candidates for physical therapy now that medical treatments are so effective.
INTERVIEWEE: Elizabeth Williamson PT PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Missouri State University, Springfield MI
“This study reports the respiratory muscle training effect on strength and endurance in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.”

	 Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Use of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guidelines: Qualitative Implementation Study

PITTSBURGH, PA—More than a year after release of the new physical therapy Guideline on Congenital Muscular Torticollis a new analysis gives insights to help clinicians implement it optimally.
INTERVIEWEE: Joseph Schreiber PT PhD,Professor and Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Chatham University, Pittsburgh PA
“This study is a follow-up to the quantitative survey to examine the perceptions of pediatric physical therapists on the application of the 2013 guidelines.”  

	 Physical Therapy Intervention to Advance Cognitive and Motor Skills: A Single Subject Study of a Young Child with Cerebral Palsy

RICHMOND, VA—A single subject study of a young child with cerebral palsy looked at cognitive and motor outcomes and their inter-relationship after a new kind of physical therapy intervention.
INTERVIEWEE: Stacey Dusing PT PhD PCS, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Director of the Motor Development Laboratory, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
“This study evaluated the change in motor and cognitive abilities of a single child during participation in the START-Play intervention.”

	 Cross-cultural validity: Canadian norm values of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale evaluated for Dutch infants

UTRECHT, NL—The potential for cross-cultural variability (between different populations around the world) in developmental assessment with the Alberta Infant Motor Scale has been revealed in a new study. 
INTERVIEWEE: Imke Suir, Department of Lifestyle and

Volume 31, Issue 4

INTERVIEWS IN THIS EDITION

	Sandra Jensen-Willett PT MS PCS

Director of Physical Therapy, Munroe Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE
Sitting Matters! Differences Between Sitters and Nonsitters at 6 Months’ Adjusted
“This retrospective study examines differences in prematurity-related risk and compares developmental outcomes between sitters and non-sitters at 6 months adjusted-age.” 
OMAHA, NE—An investigation of factors influencing ability to sit upright at six months age—noted from neonatal intensive care unit follow up among infants born preterm or those considered to be at risk of developmental delay—show that motor function drives early development.

	Afnan Gmmash BSPT MS, Pediatric Physical Therapist and PhD Candidate, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington

Early Intervention Therapy Services for Infants With or at Risk for Cerebral Palsy
“The purpose of this study was to explore the practices physical therapists and occupational therapists use in early intervention for infants with or at risk for cerebral palsy.”
LEXINGTON KY—Infant showing early signs of cerebral palsy—or who are assessed as being at high risk—were found to benefit from early intervention.

	Steven Cisco DPT, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington

Distance-Based Throwing Programs for Baseball Players From Little League to High School
“Our goal is to create a guide for rehabilitation specialists and players to return to throwing as quickly and safely as possible”
SEATTLE, WA—Children with sports injuries benefited from the best recovery exercises to do to recover by using an evidence-based “Throwing Progam” for injured ball-game players.

	Karina Amani Zapata DPT PhD, Research Therapist and Physical Therapist, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas

Physical Therapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercises May Reduce Curve Progression in Mild Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Curves 
“To evaluate the curve magnitude in participants with mild adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) at high risk of progression who received outpatient physical therapy scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSE).”
DALLAS, TX—Physical therapy success was assessed in patients with scoliosis by measuring the extent to which patients who systematically received physical therapy exercises for scoliosis actually succeeded in getting measurable reductions of curve progression—compared to patients in the control group who were simply observed.

	Kara L. Lardinois PT, DPT, C/NDT; Duke University Medical Center, Durham NC

Physical Therapy for a Patient With Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood: A Case Report
The purpose of this case report is to present an example of physical therapy evaluation, intervention and outcomes for a child with alternating hemiplegia of childhood
DURHAM, NC—A case report throws light on the key role of the physical therapy elements of care for children with the rare, many

Volume 31, Issue 3

1. Validity of the Early Activity Scale for Endurance and the Six-Minute Walk Test for children with cerebral palsy
Two well known tests of function in children with cerebral palsy: the Early Activity Scale for Endurance—EASE—and the Six-Minute Walk Test have been compared in a validation study for assessing children with cerebral palsy by functional ability level, sex, and age. The author of a new research paper in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal—Alyssa LaForme Fiss—tells the podcast about her findings.
INTERVIEWEE: Alyssa LaForme Fiss,  PT PhD PCS, Associate Professor, Director of Physical Therapy Research, Mercer University, Atlanta,  Georgia
CO-AUTHORS: Lynn Jeffries, Allison Yocum and Sarah Westcott McCoy

2. Effects of adaptive bungee trampolining for children with cerebral palsy: a single subject study
Since most children enjoy jumping on a trampoline this has been investigated as a therapy for children with cerebral palsy in research published in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Author Ashleigh Germain from Australia tells the podcast how she and her colleagues at Curtin University in Perth assessed the effects of using an adapted trampoline with an added “bungee” harness to protect the children.
INTERVIEWEE:  Ashleigh M Germain, Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia, Australia
CO-AUTHORS: Marie Blackmore, Noula Gibson, Becky Newell and Sîan A Williams

3. Early intervention and postural adjustments during reaching in infants at risk of cerebral palsy 
A program known as COPCA (COPing with and CAring for infants with special needs) developed in the Netherlands has been trialed for early intervention in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy. Mijna Hadders Algra, from Groningen tells the podcast how babies’ reaching behavior gave important insights into care in an investigation of the postural effects of a family-centered program applied at 3-6 months corrected age in infants at high risk of cerebral palsy.
INTERVIEWEE: Mijna Hadders-Algra MD, Professor of Developmental Neurology, University Medical Center, Groningen, Netherlands
CO-AUTHORS: Lieke C. van Balen, Linze-Jaap Dijkstra,Tineke Dirks, Arend F. Bos

4.  Cardiopulmonary Exercise test using arm ergometry in children with Spina Bifida: a prediction model
An equation to help physical therapists optimize the physical development of patients with spina bifida—while avoiding exacerbating co-morbidities—has been developed in Brazil.  The podcast hears from Ana Claudia Mattiello Sverzut—author of a study aimed at developing a prediction model for peak oxygen uptake in children with spina bifida—considering peak work load, peak heart rate, age, sex, anthropometric measures, walking level.
INTERVIEWEE: Ana Claudia Mattiello Sverzut PT PhD Physical Therapy Professor, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
CO-AUTHORS: Jana A.M. Tuijtelaars¬, Marisa Maia Leonardi-Figuiredo, Julio Crescencio, Lourenço Gallo Junior, Edson Zan

Volume 31, Issue 2, Part 2

1. Does Weight Status Impact Metabolic Health in Adolescents When Controlling for Physical Fitness? 
Adolescent overweight and obesity and its correlation with metabolic syndrome—the collection of signs from simple tests that predict for diabetes, heart disease and other non-communicable conditions later in life—has been researched by a group of pediatric physical therapists and a multidisciplinary team from Wisconsin and North Carolina who looked at whether being physically fit—even though you’re overweight—can protect you.
INTERVIEWEE: Stacy Stolzman PT, PhD Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Concordia Wisconsin)
Co-authors: Joseph Skelton, April Harkins and Marie Hoeger Bement
Determines if adolescents who are fit with overweight/obesity are similar in their metabolic profile to adolescents who are fit and normal weight.

2. Relationship between Torticollis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder in Infants
Torticolis in infants has an association with gastro-esophageal reflux disorder: GERD. Light has been thrown on the nature if that relationship by a new study just out in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal.
INTERVIEWEE: Deborah Bercik and Stephanie Westrick,  Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland OH)
Co-authors: Susan Diemer, Sarah Worley, and Ryan Suder
This study investigates a correlation between congenital muscular torticollis and gastroesophageal reflux disorder.3. An Exploration of Parental Satisfaction with an Advanced Practice Physical Therapy Clinic in Pediatric Orthopedics
A pioneering approach to pediatric orthopedic issues has been investigated in Dublin, Ireland.  Instead of referring patients directly to a consultant orthopedic surgeon children are examined by a specialist physical therapy team. Marie O’Mir tells the podcast this has been a big success.
INTERVIEWEE:  Marie O Mir BSc (Physio), MISCP, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland
Co-authors: Cliona O’ Sullivan, Catherine Blake, and Olive Lennon
This study evaluated parent satisfaction of patients attending a novel advanced practice physical therapy clinic in pediatric orthopedics.

4. Physical Therapy Outcome Measures for Assessment of Lower Extremity Chronic Pain-related Function in Pediatrics.
New research on physical therapy outcome measures has been published in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal for assessing function in children who are chronically affected by lower extremity pain.  Elizabeth Mirek tells the podcast about the utilization of previously established standard measures in evaluations for a growing population of children with chronic lower extremity pain.
INTERVIEWEE: Elizabeth Mirek PT, DPT, PCS, Department of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Services, Boston Children’s Hospital
Co-authors: Deirdre Logan, Kimberly Boullard, Amber M. Hall, Steven J. Staffa, and Navil Sethna
Assesses the clinical utility of 5 PT outcome measures in quantifying functional changes in pe

Volume 31, Issue 2, Part 1

01 Effects of Structured Exercise Training in Children and Adolescents with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Systematic Review
Susan Klepper PT, MS, PhD, former Assistant Professor Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine (Physical Therapy), Columbia University, New York, NY
The purpose of this review was to update the evidence for safety and efficacy of structured exercise training in a variety of settings for children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
02 The Timed Up and Go test in children: Does Protocol Choice Matter? A Systematic Review 
Evi Verbecque PT PhD, Post Doctoral Researcher, University of Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium
Results on reliability and normative data for the Timed Up and Go test in children who are are systematically reviewed.
03 Effects of Instruction on Parent Competency during Infant Handling in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Eilish M. Byrne PT, DSc, PCS, CNT, Supervisor Physical Therapy Department, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Palo Alto, CA
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of three different methods for delivering instruction on infant handling to parents in the neonatal intensive care unit.
04 Developmental Trajectories and Reference Percentiles for the 6-Minute Walk Test for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Alyssa LaForme Fiss PT PhD PCS, Associate Professor, Director of Physical Therapy Research, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia 
The purposes of this study were to: document longitudinal developmental trajectories in 6MWT distances and develop age-specific reference percentiles for children across different Gross Motor Function Classification System levels.
05 Progression of Ankle Plantarflexion Contractures and Functional Decline in DMD: Implications for Physical Therapy Management
Michael Kiefer PT DPT, North Worcester, University of Massachusetts MA.
Formerly: Pediatric Neuromuscular Unit, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
This study characterizes the progressive loss of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the relationship to functional decline, and the implications for physical therapy management.
06 Adapted dance improves motor abilities and participation in children with Down syndrome: A pilot study
Michelle McGuire, PT MPT, Coordinator, Division of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
This pilot study measured effects of an adapted dance program on motor abilities and participation in children with Down syndrome and explored caregivers' qualitative feedback regarding its benefits.
07 Moving Toward Excellence in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education: A Scoping Review
Deborah K. Anderson PT DPT PCS, Program Director, Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Midwestern Universkity, Downers Grove, IL
The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and map current evidence that underpins excellence in pediatric physical th

Volume 31, Issue 1

1. Physical  Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A 2018 Evidence-Based  Clinical Practice Guideline from the American Physical Therapy Association  Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy 
  AUTHORS: Sandra L. Kaplan, Colleen Coulter and Barbara  Sargent 
  (https://journals.lww.com/pedpt/Fulltext/2018/07000/Informing_the_Update_to_the_Physical_Therapy.2.aspx)
  This update of the 2013 CMT clinical practice guideline  informs clinicians and families as to whom to monitor, treat, and/or refer, and  when and what to treat. It links 17 action statements with explicit levels of  evidence and expert opinion to implementation recommendations. Pediatric  Physical Therapy journal Editor-in-Chief Linda Fetters PhD PT FAPTA of the  University of Southern California, Los Angeles, reviews the guideline and  pinpoints key clinical messages.
  
2. Effects of a  gaming platform on balance training for children with cerebral palsy (Pediatr Phys Ther 2018;00:1–6)
  Hsieh, Hsieh-Chun, PhD, OTR, Department of Special  Education, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu City, Taiwan talks about her  study using a platform requiring multi-dimensional trunk movement that  facilitated postural balance in children with cerebral palsy.
  
3.  Physical Therapist Coaching to Improve  Physical Activity in Children with Brain Tumors: A  Pilot Study   
  (Pediatr Phys Ther 2018;0:1–8)
  Jessica Ovans PT DPT, Physical Therapist, Department of  Rehabilitation, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis  discusses the use of a fitness tracker intervention combined with  tailored coaching by a physical therapist to increase physical activity and  quality of life and decrease fatigue in children with brain tumors.
  
4.  Physical therapists’ use and alteration of  standardized assessments of motor function in children. 
  (Pediatr Phys Ther 2018;0:1–8)
  Deanne Fay, PT, DPT, PhD, Professor & Director of  Curriculum, Physical Therapy Program, AT Still University, Mesa, Arizona  reports on how physical therapists in the real world are assessing motor  function in children with disability. This study presents survey responses of  pediatric physical therapists’ use and alteration of standardized assessments  of motor function in children aged 2-10 years.  
  
5.  Adapted Motivational Interviewing to Promote  Exercise in Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease: A Pilot Trial  
  (Pediatr Phys Ther 2018;0:1–9)
  Adam McKillop PhD, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto,  Canada, describes his study to assess a motivational interviewing intervention  to improve moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in adolescents with  congenital heart disease. Although their standard approach using telephone  calls was achievable and accepted he expects electronic methods and social  media to beckon in the future—especially with young patients. 
  
6.  The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current  Stimulation (Tdcs) on Motor Function, in Pediatric

Volume 30, Issue 4

Informing the Update to the Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: A Systematic ReviewEmily Heidenreich PT DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation  Medicine, Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles & Arkansas Children's, Little Rock:Talks about her study to systematically review the evidence on physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention of congenital muscular torticollis to inform the update to the physical therapy management of congenital muscular torticollis evidence-based clinical practice guideline.
	 Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity Classification SystemMagdalena M. Oledzka, PT DPT MBA PCS, Director of Pediatric Rehab, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York:Tells the podcast about her data establishing inter- and intra-rater reliability for determining severity grades of the Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity Classification System
	 Gait analysis parameters and walking activity pre and post operatively in children with cerebral palsy.Chris Church, Program Manager, Gait Analysis Lab., Nemours duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington DE:Explains what his study found on examining the relationship between the Gait Deviation Index and walking activity preoperatively and postoperatively for children with cerebral palsy.
	 Relationships between gross motor skills and social function in young boys with autism spectrum disorderJamie M. Holloway PT DPT PhD PCS, Assistant Professor, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL:Discusses the purpose of her study to examine the relationship between gross motor skills and social function in young boys with autism spectrum disorder
	 sEMG analysis during landing in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot studyMarcelo R. Rosales BS, Graduate student, Biokinesiology Dept, Univ of Southern California:Talks about his findings from a pilot study to explore the timing and duration of muscle activation during a landing task in children with autism spectrum disorder
	Pain neuroscience education and exercise for neck pain: a focus group study on adolescents' viewsAnabela G. Silva PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Health Sciences and CINTESIS-UA, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal:Tells the podcast about her findings from an exploration of the views of adolescents with chronic idiopathic neck pain towards an intervention consisting of pain neuroscience education and exercise administered in schools.
	Use of an In-home Body Weight Support System by a Child with Spina BifidaJames C. Galloway, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Professor in Biomechanicss & Movement Science Program, Dept of Physical Therapy & Pediatric Mobility Lab, University of Delaware, Newark, DE:Discusses data from his examination in a case report of the feasibility of a new open-area body-weight support system to act as both an ‘assistive’ and ‘rehabilitative’ device withi

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