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Task-specific training for bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trialRachel A M Toovey,Adrienne R Harvey,Jennifer L McGinley,Katherine J Lee,Sophy T F Shih,Alicia J Spittle,https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15029AbstractAimTo determine whether a task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach is more effective than a non-specific parent-led home programme for attaining bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP).MethodSixty-two ambulant children with CP aged 6 to 15 years (33 males, 29 females, mean age 9y 6mo) with bicycle-riding goals participated in this multi-centre, assessor-blind, parallel-group, superiority randomized controlled trial. Children in the task-specific group participated in a physiotherapist-led, group-based, intensive training programme. Children in the parent-led home group were provided with a practice schedule, generic written information, and telephone support. Both programmes involved a 1-week training period. The primary outcome was goal attainment at 1 week after training measured using the Goal Attainment Scale. Secondary outcomes included bicycle skills, participation in bicycle riding, functional skills, self-perception, physical activity, and health-related quality of life at 1 week and 3 months after training.ResultsChildren in the task-specific training group had greater odds of goal attainment than those in the parent-led home programme at 1 week after intervention (odds ratio [OR] 10.4, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.8–38.6), with evidence for superiority retained at 3 months (OR 4.0, 95% CI 1.3–12.5).InterpretationThe task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach was more effective for attaining bicycle-riding goals than a non-specific parent-led home programme in ambulant children with CP.

<h1>Task-specific training for bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial</h1> <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Toovey%2C+Rachel+A+M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel A M Toovey</a>,<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Harvey%2C+Adrienne+R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adrienne R Harvey</a>,<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=McGinley%2C+Jennifer+L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer L McGinley</a>,<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Lee%2C+Katherine+J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katherine J Lee</a>,<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Shih%2C+Sophy+T+F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sophy T F Shih</a>,<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/action/doSearch?ContribAuthorRaw=Spittle%2C+Alicia+J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alicia J Spittle</a>,<a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15029</a> Abstract Aim To determine whether a task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach is more effective than a non-specific parent-led home programme for attaining bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method Sixty-two ambulant children with CP aged 6 to 15 years (33 males, 29 females, mean age 9y 6mo) with bicycle-riding goals participated in this multi-centre, assessor-blind, parallel-group, superiority randomized controlled trial. Children in the task-specific group participated in a physiotherapist-led, group-based, intensive training programme. Children in the parent-led home group were provided with a practice schedule, generic written information, and telephone support. Both programmes involved a 1-week training period. The primary outcome was goal attainment at 1 week after training measured using the Goal Attainment Scale. Secondary outcomes included bicycle skills, participation in bicycle riding, functional skills, self-perception, physical activity, and health-related quality of life at 1 week and 3 months after training. Results Children in the task-specific training group had greater odds of goal attainment than those in the parent-led home programme at 1 week after intervention (odds ratio [OR] 10.4, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.8–38.6), with evidence for superiority retained at 3 months (OR 4.0, 95% CI 1.3–12.5). Interpretation The task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach was more effective for attaining bicycle-riding goals than a non-specific parent-led home programme in ambulant children with CP.

Episode 33 (Dr Rachel Toovey)

Rachel Toovey, a PhD candidate and physiotherapist with the Centre of Research Excellence in Cerebral Palsy, talks about the hip surveillance project. Recorded live at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachel Toovey, a PhD candidate and physiotherapist with the Centre of Research Excellence in Cerebral Palsy, talks about the hip surveillance project. Recorded live at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2 - Rachel Toovey, Hip Surveillance For Children With Cerebral Palsy