ArticleAfrican journal of disability2018
The carry-over effect of an aquatic-based intervention in children with cerebral palsy.
Article in African journal of disability, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05322759 (Comparison of Halliwick Exercises and Aquatic Excercices on Gross Motor Function, Trunk Stability and Hand Function in Spastic CP), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.
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Comparison of Halliwick Exercises and Aquatic Excercices on Gross Motor Function, Trunk Stability and Hand Function in Spastic CP
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- An Aquatic Treadmill Alters Lower Limb Walking Dynamics in Typically Developing Children and Children with Cerebral Palsy.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Trial
- The F-words for childhood development in community-based physical activity programmes for children with physical disabilities: A scoping review.Developmental medicine and child neurology · 2026Review
- Cross-cultural adaptation of the Spanish version of the Swimming with Independent Measure (SWIM).BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Caregiver burden of carers of children with cerebral palsy in selected hospitals, Southwestern Nigeria.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Aquatic therapy for spastic cerebral palsy: a scoping review.European journal of medical research · 2024Article
- Aquatic Therapy in Children and Adolescents with Disabilities: A Scoping Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Feasibility of Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY) as a Framework for Aquatic Activities: A Scoping Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Strength in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study.Advanced biomedical research · 2023Article
- Influence of Aquatic Therapy in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Case Study in a Special Education School.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundCerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood. Children with CP are more likely to have lower levels of physical activity than their peers, which has negative implications for their health. However, aquatic exercise can be used to improve levels of fitness among children with CP.
objectiveTo determine the carry-over effect of an aquatic-based programme (postural control and balance) on land (walking, running and jumping) in children with CP, post aquatic intervention.
methodThe study used a pretest-post-test, randomised group, cross-over design. Children aged 8-12 years (
resultsResults demonstrated that the aquatic therapy had a significant effect on gross motor function scores. The aquatic programme-based group showed increased motor function following the intervention, compared to the control group (
conclusionTogether with conventional modes of therapy, aquatic-based programmes should be integrated and considered as an essential, ongoing mode of treatment for children with CP, in order to ensure long-term gross motor function improvements.
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