For this study, it was hypothesized that the reaches and walking endurance of children with spastic CP were strengthened and reinforced after a physical therapy treatment is given to the subjects.
Chapter V. Theoretical Frame Work /Conceptual Framework
Pediatric Endurance and Limb Strengthening for children with Cerebral Palsy or “PEDALS” is one of four projects sponsored by the Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network (PTClinResNet), which is a member of the Inventory and Evaluation of Clinical Research Networks (IECRN). According to Fowler et al (2007), the PTClinREsNet was initially established in the year 2002, to espouse the research that investigated the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. This national network ...