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ArticleBMJ open2022

Exploration of physiotherapists' use of motor control strategies for the treatment of idiopathic toe walking in children: a qualitative study.

Antoni Caserta, Prue Morgan, Cylie Williams

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Article in BMJ open, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Antoni CasertaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia antoni.caserta@monash.edu.ORCID 0000-0003-2929-050X
Prue MorganDepartment of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.
Cylie WilliamsSchool of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0223-9141
Monash University · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo explore how motor control interventions are conceptualised during treatment of children with idiopathic toe walking (ITW) by physiotherapists in Australia and USA.

designA thematic content framework qualitative design was used to triangular the theories underpinning motor control interventions and participant responses.

participantsTen paediatric physiotherapists were recruited from Australia and USA. Participation was only open to physiotherapists who provided treatment to children with ITW.

resultsPhysiotherapists defined the motor control interventions used for children with ITW as having the following non-hierarchical key elements:

conclusionsTreatment of ITW continues to challenge clinicians. Physiotherapists viewed their approach to ITW management being evidence- informed, underpinned by motor learning theories, movement strategies and organisational treatment frameworks or guidelines to fit their individual childrens' needs. Future research should investigate if this approach affords more favourable outcomes for children with ITW gait.

Indexed as

Physical TherapistsChildGaitHumansMovementQualitative ResearchToesCommunity child healthFoot & ankleMusculoskeletal disordersNeuromuscular diseasePaediatric neurologyPaediatric orthopaedics

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PMID36442904
PMCPMC9710320
OpenAlexW4310169493

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