Hoverboards burst onto the scene with wide popularity only to be quickly deemed unsafe and banned in many arenas. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 35 patients seen in our outpatient pediatric orthopedic office over a 1-year period. The mean age of injured patients was 11.14 years; 18 patients were male (51.4%), and 17 were female (48.5%). The highest number of injuries occurred in children 10 to 14 years old who had 57.1% of the injuries. There were a total of 31 fractures in 27 patients. Most of the fractures were in the upper extremities (93.6 %). Also, 9 soft-tissue injuries were found in 8 patients; 88.9 % of injuries occurred in the upper extremities. Most of the injuries were secondary to a fall (94.3%). We found that the most common injury was upper-extremity fracture. We suggest restricting riding <16 years and encourage protective equipment, especially elbow and wrist guards.
Purpose:
To investigate feasibility and reliability of functional mobility measures in children with Cri du Chat syndrome (CdCS).
Methods:
Nine children with CdCS and 9 children with typical development (TD) completed the Timed Up and Go, 5 times sit-to-stand test, Timed Floor to Stand, and 4 Square Step Test. Feasibility was determined using testing time and need for modifications. Intraclass correlation coefficients were calculated for intrarater and interrater reliability.
Results:
Children with CdCS required modifications to complete all tests. One child with CdCS completed the 4 Square Step Test. Good reliability was found for both groups.
Conclusions:
The Timed Up and Go, 5 times sit-to-stand test, and Timed Floor to Stand are feasible and reliable tools for children with TD between ages of 5 and 15 years; however, may require modifications to the protocols to be feasible in children with CdCS. The 4 Square Step Test is not a feasible tool for children with CdCS.
Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to outline the development, structure and implementation of the Choices, Actions, Relationships and Emotions (CARE) programme. Design/methodology/approach -This paper will present some of the background to the programme, its aims, structure and delivery methods and the nature of the treatment population to date. It will also reflect on some of the lessons learnt through the development and implementation of the programme and the challenges faced in evaluating its impact. Plans for its future evaluation and development are discussed. Findings -Female offenders represent a distinct group with particular treatment and responsivity needs. These have traditionally been accommodated in programmes developed for male offenders, adapted slightly to meet their needs. CARE represents a distinct approach, designed specifically for the needs of female offenders with a history of violence and complex presentations. Originality/value -CARE is a relatively new programme and this is the first paper to outline its structure and content.
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