title: Intervention for an Adolescent With Cerebral Palsy During Period of Accelerated Growth.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this case report was to describe changes in body functions and structures, activities, and participation after a biweekly 10-week program of home physical therapy and hippotherapy using a weighted compressor belt.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 13-year-old boy with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, Gross Motor Function Classification System level II, was referred because of accelerated growth and functional impairments that limited daily activities.
  
  
  METHODS
  The Modified Ashworth Scale, passive range of motion, 1-Minute Walk Test, Timed Up and Down Stairs, Pediatric Balance Scale, Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test, and Dimensions of Mastery Questionnaire 17 were examined at baseline, 5, and 10 weeks.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Data at 5 and 10 weeks demonstrated positive changes in passive range of motion, balance, strength, functional activities, and motivation, with additional improvements in endurance and speed after 10 weeks.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This report reveals enhanced body functions and structures and activities and improved participation and motivation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (Dr Reubens), College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida; Graduate Program in Physical Therapy (Dr Silkwood-Sherer), Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Building, Central Michigan University, Mt Pleasant, Michigan.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reubens
authors.forename: Debbie J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Silkwood-Sherer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D056147:Equine-Assisted Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053580:Muscle Strength; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D004856:Postural Balance; D016138:Walking