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Measurement of Upper Limb Range of Motion Using Wearable Sensors: A Systematic Review Corrin P Walmsley , Sîan A Williams , Tiffany Grisbrook , Catherine Elliott , Christine Imms , Amity Campbell Affiliations expand PMID: 30499058 PMCID: PMC6265374 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-018-0167-7 Free PMC article Abstract Background: Wearable sensors are portable measurement tools that are becoming increasingly pop...

EN abling VIS ions A nd G rowing E xpectations (ENVISAGE): Parent reviewers' perspectives of a co-designed program to support parents raising a child with an early-onset neurodevelopmental disability Laura Miller , Grace Nickson , Kinga Pozniak , Debra Khan , Christine Imms , Jenny Ziviani , Andrea Cross , Rachel Martens , Vicki Cavalieros , Peter Rosenbaum Affiliations expand PMID: 34942443...

Reframe the Behaviour : Evaluation of a training intervention to increase capacity in managing detained youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental impairments Hayley M Passmore , Raewyn C Mutch , Rochelle Watkins , Sharyn Burns , Guy Hall , James Urquhart , Jonathan Carapetis , Carol Bower Affiliations expand PMID: 35530127 PMCID: PMC9067986 DOI: 10.1080/13218719.2020.178064...

The Neurological Hand Deformity Classification: Construct validity, test-retest, and inter-rater reliability Simon Garbellini , Melinda Randall , Michael Steele , Catherine Elliott , Christine Imms Abstract Background: The Neurological Hand Deformity Classification (NHDC) is an impairment-based tool that classifies hand deformity into one of two ordinal scales: flexion or extension deformities. Cl...

SPORTS STARS: a practitioner-led, peer-group sports intervention for ambulant children with cerebral palsy. Activity and participation outcomes of a randomised controlled trial Georgina L Clutterbuck , Megan L Auld , Leanne M Johnston Abstract Purpose: To investigate the effectiveness of a practitioner-led, peer-group sports intervention for children with CP at GMFCS Level I-II. Method: Children w...

Peer mentor training: Pathway to competency for facilitators of Healthy Mothers Healthy Families workshops Helen M. Bourke-Taylor , Sarah Grzegorczyn , Kahli S. Joyce Abstract Background Healthy Mothers Healthy Families (HMHF) is a women's health and empowerment programme designed to promote the health and well-being of mothers of children with a disability. An ongoing need to extend the reac...

Multiple doses of umbilical cord blood cells improve long-term brain injury in the neonatal rat Tayla R Penny , Yen Pham , Amy E Sutherland , Jamie G Mihelakis , Joohyung Lee , Graham Jenkin , Michael C Fahey , Suzanne L Miller , Courtney A McDonald Abstract Background: Hypoxic ischemic (HI) insults during pregnancy and birth can result in neurodevelopmental disorders, such as cerebral palsy. We h...

The science of persuasion and communication When it comes to communication, crafting messages, harnessing the power of people and providing support around healthy living through health promotional strategies, it is important to understand that there is a whole body of work and science behind motivation.  Evidence tells us that those services/programs/initiatives are only useful if people adhere to...

The Experience of Locomotor Training From the Perspectives of Therapists and Parents of Children With Cerebral Palsy Dayna Pool 1,2,3*,  Catherine Elliott 1,3,4,  Claire Willis 5 and Ashleigh Thornton 4,6 1 School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia 2 The Healthy Strides Foundation, Perth, WA, Australia 3 Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia 4 Perth Children's H...

After Producer Ed gave us his highlights, the Dr's are back to host the final episode of Season 1 of the ResearchWorks podcast!  Far from just being a highlights show, we cover off not just the amazing guests we've hosted, interviewed, interrogated and had the immense privilege of speaking with but we break them down for you into the various themes and content groups. If you missed an ep...

It's the penultimate episode of Season 1 of the ResearchWorks podcast! We've had an incredible time interviewing researchers from across the globe. Thank to our many thousands of listeners - we hope you get as much joy from listening to our episodes as we do making them! Ash and Dayna will return with one final episode next week before a well deserved Summer/Christmas and New Year break...

KONTAKT® social skills group training for Australian adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a randomized controlled trial Bahareh Afsharnejad , Marita Falkmer , Melissa H Black , Tasha Alach , Fabian Lenhard , Anna Fridell , Christina Coco , Kelly Milne , Sven Bölte , Sonya Girdler PMID: 34052908 DOI: 10.1007/s00787-021-01814-6 Abstract While there is a large body of evidence drawn from random...

A Randomised Controlled Trial of an Information Communication Technology Delivered Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Living in Regional Australia Dave Parsons , Reinie Cordier , Hoe Lee , Torbjorn Falkmer , Sharmila Vaz PMID: 30209645 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3734-3 Abstract This exploratory randomised controlled trial tested the effectiveness of a tablet-based information com...

Microstructural changes in the spinal cord of adults with cerebral palsy Michael P Trevarrow , Sarah E Baker , Tony W Wilson , Max J Kurz Abstract Aim: To quantify the microstructural differences in the cervical-thoracic spinal cord of adults with cerebral palsy (CP). Method: Magnetic resonance imaging of the proximal spinal cord (C6-T3) was conducted on a cohort of adults with CP (n=13; mean age=...

Randomised Controlled Trial of a Therapeutic Playgroup for Children with Developmental Delays Jodie Armstrong , Sonya Girdler , Emma Davidson , Joanne Mizen , Natasha Bear , John Wray , Catherine Elliott PMID: 32623539 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-020-04580-7 Abstract A single-blind randomised control trial investigated the effectiveness of the Learn, Engage and Play (LEaP) playgroup. Seventy-one children...

Task-specific training for bicycle-riding goals in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial Rachel 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.15029 Abstract Aim To determine whether a task-specific physiotherapist-led training approach is more effective than a non-specific par...

The paradox of normalization through rehabilitation: growing up and growing older with cerebral palsy Laura R Moll , Cheryl A Cott PMID: 23066918 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2012.726689 Abstract Purpose: To examine the experience of normalization through rehabilitation for persons growing up & growing older with lifelong physical impairment (cerebral palsy [CP]). Method: A qualitative methodology co...

Deep brain stimulation for cerebral palsy: where are we now? Terence D Sanger   Affiliations expand PMID: 31211420 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14295 Free article Abstract in English, Spanish, Portuguese Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex disorder and children frequently have multiple impairments. Dystonia is a particularly frustrating impairment that interferes with rehabilitation and function and is difficul...

Interventions to improve physical function for children and young people with cerebral palsy: international clinical practice guideline Michelle Jackman , Leanne Sakzewski , Catherine Morgan , Roslyn N Boyd , Sue E Brennan , Katherine Langdon , Rachel A M Toovey , Susan Greaves , Megan Thorley , Iona Novak , First published: 21 September 2021   https://doi.org/10.1111/dmcn.15055 Abstract Aim To pr...

Thank you for listening to the ResearchWorks podcast! It's our pleasure to bring you the behind the scenes stories and interviews with some of the best researchers from Australia and across the globe! Dr Ash and Dr Dayna are currently on a mid-season break but stay tuned for a special announcement about our future plans, the CPD reporting for 2021 and some amazing stats about the Pod! We do i...

Clinical utilisation of the Infant Monitor of vocal Production (IMP) for early identification of communication impairment in young infants at-risk of cerebral palsy: a prospective cohort study R Ward , N Hennessey , E Barty , C Elliott , J Valentine & R Cantle Moore ABSTRACT Aim: To report prospective longitudinal data of early vocalisations of infants identified “at-risk” of cerebral palsy (C...

Let's make pediatric physical therapy a true evidence-based field! Can we count on you? Egmar Longo ,  Ana Carolina de Campos , and Robert J. Palisano It has been five years since the publication of the systematic review by Novak et al. 1 that reported levels of evidence for 64 interventions for children with cerebral palsy (CP) across the world – green light (do it), yellow light (moderate e...

IMPACT FOR DCD ( Developmental Coordination Disorder) Names of Investigators: Dr Melissa Licari, Dr Jacqueline Williams, Dr Gail Alvares, Charmain Bernie, Wesley Billingham, Dr Paola Chivers, Dr Matthew Cooper, Georgina Earl, A/Prof Jenny Downs, Brian Elbers, Samantha Elbers, Prof Catherine Elliott, Dr Kiah Evans, Dr Tamika Heiden, Dr Leanne Lester, A/Prof Fleur McIntyre, Dr Sarah McIntyre, Prof J...

Mental wellbeing in non-ambulant youth with neuromuscular disorders: What makes the difference? Vivienne Travlos , Jenny Downs , Andrew Wilson , Dana Hince , Shane Patman PMID: 30606465 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2018.08.013 Abstract The physical and social challenges associated with neuromuscular disorders may impact mental wellbeing in non-ambulant youth during the more vulnerable period of adolescence....

DIGIT-ALL: RARE DISEASES Rare Diseases - a 2 part special! Rare diseases are increasingly recognised as a global public health priority and contribute to significant and disproportionately high health system impacts. Accordingly, they present clinical and public health challenges, as well as opportunities for digital health solutions across the lifespan, including improved diagnosis, treatment, na...