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Animal assisted adapted physical activity for children with Cerebral Palsy

Creator:

Johnson, Nicole, Tepfer, Amanda, Baltzer, Wendy, and MacDonald, Megan

Abstract:

Cerebral Palsy is a muscle movement disorder caused by an insult to the immature developing brain before birth. Children with Cerebral Palsy generally have impaired movement, exaggerated joints, floppiness or rigidity of limbs and torso, abnormal posture, involuntary movement, and unsteady walking. This study was designed to test whether working...

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Poster
Effect of physical activity with family dog on gross motor skills of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Creator:

Winden, Haylee, Tepfer, Amanda, Baltzer, Wendy, and MacDonald, Megan

Abstract:

Cerebral palsy is a permanent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects physical activity level as well as perception and cognition and is often accompanied by secondary disorders (Rosenbaum, 2006). In order to gain the most health benefits, research shows that meeting the physical activity requirements of strength and cardiorespiratory training should be...

Resource Type:

Poster