P037 Strength outcome and progression over time following multilevel orthopaedic surgery in children with cerebral palsy

Physical therapy treatment in children with cerebral palsy after single-event multilevel surgery: a qualitative systematic review. A first step towards a clinical guideline for physical therapy after single-event multilevel surgery

“…and Heyrman et al . 35,36 This is in line with conclusions in Dutch and international guidelines about strength training in children with CP. 3,27 In addition, the decrease in muscle strength, even a considerable period after surgery, is an important outcome for managing the expectations of parents and children, and thus has a significant influence on the effect of treatment.…”

“…3,[16][17][18][19][20]25,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33] Muscle strength will be trained by using the progressive resistance exercise method according to FITTfactors (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of training). 27,34 Strength training deserves extra attention in the post-surgery PTT, as advocated by Dodd et al and Heyrman et al 35,36 This is in line with conclusions in Dutch and international guidelines about strength training in children with CP. 3,27 In addition, the decrease in muscle strength, even a considerable period after surgery, is an important outcome for managing the expectations of parents and children, and thus has a significant influence on the effect of treatment.…”