Health benefits of seated speed, resistance, and power training for an individual with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy: A case report

dc.contributor.authorGannotti, Mary E.
dc.contributor.authorFuchs, Robyn Kimberly
dc.contributor.authorRoberts, Dawn E.
dc.contributor.authorHobbs, Nedda
dc.contributor.authorCannon, Ian M.
dc.contributor.departmentDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciencesen_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-18T19:12:06Z
dc.date.available2016-03-18T19:12:06Z
dc.date.issued2015-09-06
dc.description.abstractChildren with moderate to severe cerebral palsy are at risk for low bone mass for chronological age, which compounds risk in adulthood for progressive deformity and chronic pain. Physical activity and exercise can be a key component to optimizing bone health. In this case report we present a young adult male with non-ambulatory, spastic quadriplegia CP whom began a seated speed, resistance, and power training exercise program at age 14.5 years. Exercise program continued into adulthood as part of an active lifestyle. The individual had a history of failure to thrive, bowel and bladder incontinence, reduced bone mineral density (BMD) for age, and spinal deformity at the time exercise was initiated. Participation in the exercise program began once a week for 1.5-2 hours/session, and progressed to 3-5 times per week after two years. This exercise program is now a component of his habitual lifestyle. Over the 6 years he was followed, lumbar spine and total hip BMD Z-scores did not worsen, which may be viewed as a positive outcome given his level of gross motor impairment. Additionally, the individual reported less back pain, improved bowel and bladder control, increased energy level, and never sustained an exercise related injury. Findings from this case report suggest a regular program of seated speed, resistance, power training may promote overall well-being, are safe, and should be considered as a mechanism for optimizing bone health.en_US
dc.eprint.versionAuthor's manuscripten_US
dc.identifier.citationGannotti, M. E., Fuchs, R. K., Roberts, D. E., Hobbs, N., & Cannon, I. M. (2015). Health benefits of seated speed, resistance, and power training for an individual with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy: A case report. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 8(3), 251–257. http://doi.org/10.3233/PRM-150336en_US
dc.identifier.issn1874-5393en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1805/8934
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherIOS Pressen_US
dc.relation.isversionof10.3233/PRM-150336en_US
dc.relation.journalJournal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicineen_US
dc.rightsPublisher Policyen_US
dc.sourceOtheren_US
dc.subjectCerebral Palsyen_US
dc.subjectPhysical Activityen_US
dc.subjectPhysical Therapyen_US
dc.titleHealth benefits of seated speed, resistance, and power training for an individual with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy: A case reporten_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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