Effectiveness of physical therapy interventions for children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To assess the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) interventions on functioning in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods

A search was made in Medline, Cinahl, PEDro and the Cochrane library for the period 1990 to February 2007. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on PT interventions in children with diagnosed CP were included. Two reviewers independently assessed the methodological quality and extracted the data. The outcomes measured in the trials were classified using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

Results

Twenty-two trials were identified. Eight intervention categories were distinguished. Four trials were of high methodological quality. Moderate evidence of effectiveness was established for two i

SUBMITTER: Anttila H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2390545 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature