Open AccessThe Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Endurance, Strength, Function and Self-Perception in Adolescents with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Report of Three Case Studies
Author(s) -
Kathleen Schlough,
Deborah A. Nawoczenski,
Laura E. Case,
Karen Nolan,
J. K. Wigglesworth
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
pediatric physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.621
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1538-005X
pISSN - 0898-5669
DOI - 10.1097/01.pep.0000186508.35880.6c
Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , spastic cerebral palsy , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , spastic , aerobic exercise , medicine , gross motor function classification system , ankle , psychology , surgery
The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in endurance, strength, function, and self-perception before, during, and after aerobic exercise intervention in three ambulatory adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy.