Essays about: "Cerebral palsy"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 34 essays containing the words Cerebral palsy.
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6. Quality of life of Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy : A Systematic Literature Review
University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, CHILDAbstract : Caregivers of children with cerebral palsy have to undergo various struggles and difficulties while parenting their children with CP, which is a long-term process. This prolonged caregiving can affect their quality of life and well being. READ MORE
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7. Test-retest reliability of a newly developed instrument for measurement of force production and speed in closed kinetic chain for upper extremity : Measurements on a group of athletes with cerebral palsy and a reference group
University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för fysisk aktivitet och hälsaAbstract : Aim and research questions: The aim of this master thesis was to test for test-retest reliability for a newly developed force instrument (FI) and determine if a combined effect of trial, speed and resistance exist on the variable fraction effective force (FEF) for a group of athletes with cerebral palsy (CP-group) and a reference group (AB-group). 1. READ MORE
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8. Interventions that facilitate daily activities for children with cerebral palsy.
University essay from Jönköping UniversityAbstract : Abstract: Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) in children can severely affect balance, movement and posture (Vitrikas et al., 2020). Children with CP seem to participate less in personal care and hygiene, home and school tasks. READ MORE
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9. The need for a holistic approach in rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy in Tanzania : An interview study
University essay from Umeå universitet/Avdelningen för fysioterapiAbstract : Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the leading cause of physical disability in children and youth worldwide and is a diagnosis that requires lifelong treatment. There are gaps in research on children with CP in Tanzania. Both occupational therapists and physiotherapists have a central role in rehabilitation interventions. READ MORE
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10. Barriers and facilitators to participate in physical activity for children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A systematic literature review from 2009-2019
University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikationAbstract : Background: Children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy [CP] are not as physically active as their typically developing peers, which contributes to reduced physical fitness. Previous studies about participating in physical activity [PA] and disability in general have identified barriers and facilitators. READ MORE