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PEDIATRICS - Official Journal fo the American Academy of Pediatrics, Article Abstract of Randomized Controlled Trial assessing effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Home Programs OTHP compared with no Occupational Therapy Home Program OTHP

Speech for Kids - Online resource for speech and language therapy resources for children. Whether you're a parent looking for answers about your child's speech problems or a professional looking for online resources for speech therapy lessons, speech for kids is a an excellent resource.

TheraSuit is the most recent and sophisticated design yet, but does not require lengthy training or special skills. TheraSuit was created to be used by therapists and parents alike, both during therapy time and out of the clinical setting. TheraSuit is the only one of these kind of devices in United States registered with FDA and meeting all requirements and regulations. Currently there is more than 161 clinics around world: North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East successfully using TheraSuit. There is more than 2,000 trained therapists using TheraSuit Method (Suit Therapy) in their clinics and hundreds of trained parents using TheraSuit with their children at home on the daily basis.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Evidence-based care guideline for Pediatric Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT). Cincinnati (OH): Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; 2009 Feb 16. 17 p. [45 references] Guideline Status

The New England Journal of Medicine - The effects of Physical Therapy on Cerebral Palsy

Chico, CA hyperbaric treatment center. The Chico Hyperbaric Center began as an idea to use hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy to dramatically improve the quality of life of those around us who are suffering from disease.

Information on study currently recruiting participants to assess the effects of Pediatric Aquatic therapy in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Information on completed study evaluating Efficacy of Occupational Therapy Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Study to determine responses of lansoprazole and ecabet sodium combination therapy and compare with lansoprazole and placebo therapy in patients who need additional therapy after standard proton pump inhibitor treatment for 4week or more in recurrent gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT News - Robotic Therapy holds promise for Cerebral Palsy - Devices can help children with brain injuries learn to grasp and manipulate objects

Printable Speech Therapy Games - Perkilou Products are printable games that you print, then play, sent through email and downloaded.

Speech Therapy Tips for Speech, Language, Reading and Learning Difficulties - Speech therapy tips for children and adults with speech, language delay by Speech Therapist

the Child Occupational Self Assessment (COSA) is a client directed assessment tool and an outcome measure designed to capture children's and youth's perceptions regarding their own sense of occupational competence and the importance of everyday activities. Using the instrument in therapy provides a young client with an opportunity to identify and address their participation in important and meaningful occupations. The COSA consists of a series of statements pertaining to everyday occupational participation, and includes tasks related to school, home, and in the community. Its self-rating design allows the client to document his/her understanding of occupational competence and values using familiar visual symbols and simple language.

Non-profit organization devoted to providing a source of information and research for parents of disabled children who are searching for the most innovative pediatric physical therapy treatments.

Completed study that evaluated the efficacy of surgical resection of an identifiable zone of cortical abnormality versus multiple drug therapy in children with infantile spasms refractory to standard therapy: II. Assess how infantile spasms interfere with development and whether this is partially reversible. III. Determine the predictors of good surgical outcome and whether surgery permanently controls seizures and improves development.

Study will determine the effectiveness, mechanism, and safety of 5 treatments of 6-Hz primed low-frequency rTMS applied to the non-stroke hemisphere and combined with constraint induced therapy (CIT) to promote recovery of the paretic hand.

Study completed and sponsored by Hvidovre University Hospital to investigate if physical therapy with strength training is better at improving muscle and gait function after anti-spastic treatment with Botulinum toxin compared to physical therapy without strength training in children with cerebral palsy.

AARC Clinical Practice Guideline - Surfactant Replacement Therapy

Clinical Trial - Omega-3 Fatty Acid supplementation to Prevent Preterm Birth in High Risk Pregnancies - A recently completed trial of weekly injections of 17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17P) found significant effectiveness for 17P in preventing recurrent preterm birth. However, the group who received 17P in this trial still had a high rate of preterm birth. Several reports have shown that dietary supplementation of fish oil, which is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, reduces the risk of preterm birth. This trial tests whether adding the Omega-3 supplement to 17P therapy has the potential for further reducing the risk of preterm birth in women who have previously had a spontaneous preterm delivery. The trial will compare Omega-3 fatty acid with placebo in women receiving 17P therapy.

Merck Manuals Online Medical Library - Physical Therapy - Definition - Range of Motion Exercises