Passive range of motion exercise to enhance growth in infants following the Norwood procedure: a safety and feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a passive range of motion exercise programme for infants with CHD. Study design This non-randomised pilot study enrolled 20 neonates following Stage I palliation for single-ventricle physiology. Trained physical therapists administered standardised 15-20-minute passive range of motion protocol, for up to 21 days or until hospital discharge. Safety assessments included vital signs measured before, during, and after the exercise as well as adverse events recorded through the pre-Stage II follow-up. Feasibility was determined by the percent of days that >75% of the passive range of motion protocol was completed.

Results

A total of 20 infants were enrolled (70% males) for the present study. The median

SUBMITTER: Lambert LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5712224 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature