Pediatric Physical Therapy

Papers
(The TQCC of Pediatric Physical Therapy is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
ArticleCitations
Revision of the Essential Core Competencies: Domains of Competence for Pediatric Physical Therapy Professional Education: Erratum28
A Scoping Review of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy-Related Gait Abnormalities in Children With Cancer27
Effectiveness of Modified Sports for Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: A Pragmatic Study Protocol26
Commentary on “The Observational Gait Scale Can Help Determine the GMFCS Level in Children With Cerebral Palsy”22
Commentary on “Caregiver Perceptions of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Therapy Program: A Qualitative Study”19
Announcements14
Commentary on “Physical Literacy in Elementary Physical Education: A Survey of Fundamental Movement Skill Practice Patterns”14
Comparing Domain-Specific Self-Efficacy in Pediatric Physical Therapy Education Across Classroom-Based, Online, and Hybrid Curriculum Designs14
Physical Activity Levels, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Physical Literacy in Children With a Chronic Medical Condition13
A Qualitative Analysis of the Implementation of an Intensive Model of Physical Therapy for Children12
The Effect of Early-Life Seizures on Cognitive and Motor Development: A Case Series12
Commentary on “The Effects of Physical Therapy-Directed Early Mobilization in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”12
Abstracts of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2021: Erratum11
Commentary on “Influence of Modified Instructions on Locomotion Subtest Scores Using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition”10
Commentary on “Scoring People With Spinal Muscular Atrophy on the Motor Function Measure Using the Microsoft Kinect”10
Characteristics of Interventions to Improve Bone Health in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review9
Feasibility of Using Joystick-Operated Ride-on-Toys to Promote Upper Extremity Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study8
e-EARLY TOGETHER Intervention for Infants at High Risk of Cerebral Palsy: Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol8
The Clinical Impact of Electrical Stimulation on Abnormal Tone During Gait for Individuals With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report8
Commentary on “Leisure Time Physical Activity in Children and Young People With Cerebral Palsy: A Population-Based Study”7
Commentary on “Infants With Torticollis Who Changed Head Presentation During A Physical Therapy Episode”7
Steps to Revising the APTA Pediatrics Research Agenda7
Commentary on “Informing the Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis Clinical Practice Guideline: A Systematic Review”7
Commentary on “Infant Motor Milestones: Analysis of Content and Variability Among Popular Sources for Parents”7
Pain Neuroscience Education in Elementary and Middle Schools6
Infant Motor Milestones: Analysis of Content and Variability Among Popular Sources for Parents6
Current Trends for Children With Spina Bifida: A Survey of Pediatric Physical Therapists6
Describing Physical Therapy Services Delivered to Children With Autism in the Outpatient Medical Setting6
Commentary on “Caregivers' Perceptions of Ride-On Cars and Behavioral Changes for Young Children With Motor Delays”6
Harnessing Mobility: A Medically Complex Child’s Home Program Utilizing an In-Home Body Weight Support System6
ON Time Mobility: Advocating for Mobility Equity6
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Clinical Trial: A Quantitative Report on Study Engagement and Strategies6
Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale5
Commentary on “Knowledge Competence and Behavior of Learners: Social Determinants of Health for Pediatric Physical Therapists”5
Letter to the Editor to Pediatric Physical Therapy in Response to Previous Letters to the Editor, Published in July 20245
Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training in Virtual Reality: A Feasibility Study5
Lower Limb Training Threshold Dose and Motor Learning Strategy Reporting in Children With Cerebral Palsy5
Platform Presentations Annual Conference 2025 Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy5
The Keep Moving Together Telerehabilitation for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Protocol of a Randomized Trial5
Chronic Pain in Young People With Cerebral Palsy: Activity Limitations and Coping Strategies5
Effect of Adaptive Seating Systems on Postural Control and Activity Performance: A Systematic Review5
Identification of Users’ Needs for Pediatric Upper Extremity Exoskeletons5
Pelvic Floor Muscle Resting Tone in Children With Dysfunctional Voiding Symptomology Following Simple Gross Motor Exercises4
Abstracts of the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Platform Presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting4
Abundance of Evidence4
Thank You All!4
Changing the Paradigm of School-Based Physical Therapist Service Delivery: Using Evidence to Support Intensive Intervention4
Commentary on “Parent Risk Perceptions, Physical Literacy, and Fundamental Movement Skills in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis”4
Commentary on “Barriers and Facilitators to the Acceptance of eHealth Interventions by Dutch Pediatric Physical Therapists in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Approach”4
Commentary on “Movement as a Gateway to Participation for Individuals With Neuromotor Conditions: A Scoping Review”4
Experiential Learning in Pediatric Physical Therapist Education: Challenges and Facilitators4
Abstracts of the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Poster Presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting: Erratum4
Clinical Outcomes of an Intensity Program for Children With Movement Challenges3
Inpatient Physical Therapy After Orthopedic Lower Extremity Surgery in Children With Cerebral Palsy3
Practices of Physical Therapists Who Assist People With Cerebral Palsy in Brazil: A National Survey3
Influence of Modified Instructions on Locomotion Subtest Scores Using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition3
Physical Therapy Services During COVID-19 Pandemic: Perception of Families of Brazilian Children With Physical Disabilities3
Commentary on “Variation in Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice in the US: Results From a National Survey”3
The Effects of Physical Therapy-Directed Early Mobilization in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis3
Intra and Inter-Rater Reliability and Convergent Validity of the Canadian Agility and Movement Skill Assessment (CAMSA) in Children With a Critical Congenital Heart Defect3
The Validity and Reliability of the Seated Postural Control Measure in Cerebral Palsy3
Fidelity of Delivery in a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial of Intervention Efficacy for Infants With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy3
Gait Training for Walking Acquisition in a Child with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia: A Case Report3
Abstracts of the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Platform Presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting3
No Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy, But Do Their Experiences Matter More?3
Functional Symmetry Observation Scale, Version 2: Reliability, Construct Validity, and Potential for Clinical Use3
The Influence of the Weight of the Backpack on the Biomechanics of the Child and Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With a Meta-Regression3
Responsiveness of AM-PAC 6 Clicks Basic Mobility Short Forms in the Pediatric Acute Care Setting2
Commentary on “Chronic Pain in Young People With Cerebral Palsy: Activity Limitations and Coping Strategies”2
Commentary on “Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale”2
Commentary on “Spasticity Measurement Tools and Their Psychometric Properties Among Children and Adolescents With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review”2
Instrumented Gait Analysis (IGA) for Management of Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Needs Assessment Survey2
The Relationship Between Elbow Flexion Postures and Overhead Reaching in Birth Brachial Plexus Injuries2
Commentary on “The Head Control Scale: Responsiveness and Concurrent Validity With the Alberta Infant Motor Scale”2
Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Improving Function in Cerebral Palsy: Development of a Fidelity Tool2
I Would Like to Do It Very Much! Leisure Participation Patterns and Determinants of Brazilian Children and Adolescents With Physical Disabilities2
Commentary on “START-Play Physical Therapy Intervention Indirectly Impacts Cognition Through Changes in Early Motor-Based Problem-Solving Skills”2
Environment Enrichment Strategies for Pre- and Post-Term Infants: A Summarized Communication From Pediatric Physical Therapists2
Measuring Physical Activity in Children Who Do Not Walk and With Cerebral Palsy: An Exploratory Case Series2
Knowledge Competence and Behavior of Learners: Social Determinants of Health for Pediatric Physical Therapists2
Journey to 1 Million Steps: A Retrospective Case Series Analyzing the Implementation of Robotic-Assisted Gait Training Into an Outpatient Pediatric Clinic2
The General Movements Motor Optimality Score in High-Risk Infants: A Systematic Scoping Review2
Development and Initial Evaluation of a Soft Ankle Support for Children With Ankle Impairments2
Abstracts of the APTA Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Poster Presentations at the Combined Sections Meeting2
Physical Therapy Management of Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A 2024 Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy2
Commentary on “The Reliability and Validity of Data Obtained With the Functional Gait Assessment Modified for Children”2
Commentary on “Effectiveness of Therapeutic Exercise for Children Undergoing Treatment for Cancer: A Systematic Review”2
Announcements2
Chronicling Research and Practice Evolution in Pediatric Physical Therapy2
Commentary on “Validity and Reliability of Arch Height Index Measurement in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy”1
Physiological Response to the 6-Minute Frame Running Test in Children and Adults With Cerebral Palsy1
LETTER TO THE EDITOR1
Collaborative Therapist-Patient Decision Making: A Power-Based Exercise Program for an Adolescent With CMT1A1
Introducing the i-Rainbow©: An Evidence-Based, Parent-Friendly Care Pathway Designed for Critically Ill Infants in the NICU Setting1
Announcements1
High-Intensity Gait Training Intervention for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series1
Physical Literacy in Elementary Physical Education: A Survey of Fundamental Movement Skill Practice Patterns1
Commentary on “Current Trends for Children with Spina Bifida: A Survey of Pediatric Physical Therapists”1
A Collaborative Approach to Optimize Participation in an Education Environment for Students With Bilateral Limb Loss: Case Report1
Commentary on “PedBotHome: A Video Game–Based Robotic Ankle Device Created for Home Exercise in Children With Neurological Impairments”1
Understanding Pediatric Physical Therapists’ Experiences With Middle Eastern Patients and Arabic Interpreters: A Qualitative Study1
Commentary on “Characterizing Pain Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita”1
Does Delivery Format Matter? A Pilot Study Comparing Telehealth Versus Face-to-Face Movement Interventions for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder1
Thank You to Reviewers1
Health Promotion and Physical Wellness in Pediatric Physical Therapy1
Parent Risk Perceptions, Physical Literacy, and Fundamental Movement Skills in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis1
The Short-term Effects of Hippotherapy and Therapeutic Horseback Riding on Spasticity in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-analysis1
Announcements1
Commentary on “Intra- and Interrater Reliability of the Spanish Version of the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-SP-88)”1
Scope of the Evidence1
Commentary for “Inspiratory Training for Improving Respiratory Strength, Pulmonary Function, and Walking in Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis”1
PedBotHome: A Video Game–Based Robotic Ankle Device Created for Home Exercise in Children With Neurological Impairments1
Early Mobility and Crawling: Beliefs and Practices of Pediatric Physical Therapists in the United States1
Commentary on “Pediatric Walking Speed Normal Reference Values in a Local Population”1
Effects of Hippotherapy on Postural Control in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review1
Abstracts of Poster Presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 2023: Erratum1
Inspiratory Training for Improving Respiratory Strength, Pulmonary Function, and Walking in Cerebral Palsy: A Meta-Analysis1
Movement as a Gateway to Participation for Individuals With Neuromotor Conditions: A Scoping Review1
Commentary on “Systematic Review to Inform the Developmental Coordination Disorder Clinical Practice Guideline Update: Physical Therapy Examination/Evaluation”1
Commentary on “Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis Requiring Supplemental Physical Therapy Interventions”1
Early Conservative Physical Therapy Management of Babies With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury to Facilitate Spontaneous Recovery1
Commentary on “Object Permanence and the Relationship to Sitting Development in Infants With Motor Delays”1
A Modification to the Assessment of Problem-Solving in Play to Enhance Its Utility: Evaluation of Validity, Responsiveness, and Reliability1
Announcements1
Commentary on “Opportunities for Participation: A Mapping Review of Inclusive Physical Activity for Youth With Disabilities”1
Abstracts of Platform Presentations for the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Annual Conference 20241
Characterizing Pain Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita1
Variation in Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice in the United States: Results From a National Survey1
Commentary on “Pediatric Assessments for Preschool Children in Digital Physical Therapy Practice: Results From a Scoping Review”1
Commentary on “The Influence of the Weight of the Backpack on the Biomechanics of the Child and Adolescent: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis With a Meta-Regression”1
Breech Birth Presentation and Intrauterine Constraint Factors and Their Association With Congenital Muscular Torticollis Severity1
Infants With Torticollis Who Changed Head Presentation During A Physical Therapy Episode1
Commentary on “Neonatal and Home-Based PT Improves Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Preterm Infants – A Randomized Clinical Trial”1
Commentary on “Standardized Pediatric Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Educational and Clinical Practices”1
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