Changes in Therapist Actions During a Novel Pediatric Physical Therapy Program: Successes and Challenges

Schirin Akhbari Ziegler1, Tineke Dirks, Heleen A Reinders-Messelink

  • 1Institute of Physical Therapy (Ms Akhbari Ziegler and Mr Meichtry), School of Health Professions, Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW, Winterthur, Switzerland; Division of Developmental Neurology (Ms Dirks and Dr Hadders-Algra), Department of Pediatrics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands; Rehabilitation Center "Revalidatie Friesland" (Dr Reinders-Messelink), Beetsterzwaag, the Netherlands; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Dr Reinders-Messelink), Center for Rehabilitation, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.

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