Use of orthoses lowers the O(2) cost of walking in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Article Abstract:

This article examines the effects of hinged ankle orthoses on the cardiopulmonary and metabolic demands of walking in children with cerebral palsy. Findings indicate that supportive orthoses provided a significant reduction in oxygen consumption and ventilatory cost when compared to unassisted walking.

Measurement, Physiological aspects, Oxygen consumption, Oxygen consumption (Metabolism), Heart beat, Heart rate, Walking, Orthopedic equipment and supplies, Orthopedic appliances

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Responses of children with cerebral palsy to arm-crank exercise in the heat

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A study is carried out to determine if children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) demonstrate lower skin temperatures in response to short bouts of arm-cranking. Results obtained show no difference between children with CP and normal controls (CON), when exposed to rectal temperature changes, whereas the difference was very minor on increase in skin temperature from room temperature in CP, compared to CON .

Science & research, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Cerebral palsy, Exercise, Child health

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Role of mechanical power estimates in the oxygen cost of walking in children with cerebral palsy

Article Abstract:

Research reveals that a majority of oxygen cost variability for walking in children with cerebral palsy is due to body mechanical power differences. Results are based on a treadmill study of 8 children with cerebral palsy and 5 children without cerebral palsy.

Case studies, Children, Energy metabolism, Treadmill exercise tests, Biochemical oxygen demand, Energy metabolism in children

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