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Leisure-time physical activity interventions for children and adults with cerebral palsy: a scoping review.

Byron W LaiEunbi LeeYumi KimCoke MatthewsErin Swanson-KimaniDrew DavisLaura VogtleJames H Rimmer
Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2020)
People with cerebral palsy (CP) may experience improvements in health, fitness, and physical function from leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) interventions. Effective interventions include exercise training, active video games, recreation activities, behavioral coaching, and motor skills training. Interventions that incorporate telehealth technology, behavioral coaching, and community resources may enhance LTPA. Interventions primarily include children in Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) levels I to III. Adults, wheelchair users, and those in GMFCS levels IV and V are underrepresented.
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  • cerebral palsy
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