Pediatric endurance and limb strengthening for children with cerebral palsy (PEDALS) - a randomized controlled trial protocol for a stationary cycling intervention

• Main Authors: Simms Victoria (Author), Siebert Kara (Author), Sugi Mia (Author), DeMuth Sharon K (Author), Knutson Loretta M (Author), Fowler Eileen G (Author), Azen Stanley P (Author), Winstein Carolee J (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the past, effortful exercises were considered inappropriate for children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) due to concern that they would escalate abnormalities including spasticity and abnormal movement patterns. Current scientifi...