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Chronicling Research and Practice Evolution in Pediatric Physical Therapy.
Natasha L Benn1, Elizabeth A Birchard, Evelyn I Korompai
1School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London ON, Canada.
Pediatric physical therapy research has advanced significantly over 30 years. Studies now show increased rigor and broader age groups, particularly for cerebral palsy, enhancing the field.
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Area of Science:
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Sciences
Background:
- The journal Pediatric Physical Therapy serves as a key indicator of research and practice trends in the field.
- Understanding these trends is crucial for the continued development and advancement of pediatric physical therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze research and practice trends within the field of pediatric physical therapy by examining publications in the journal Pediatric Physical Therapy from 1989 to 2019.
- To identify shifts in study populations, methodologies, and interventions over a 30-year period.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of all issues of Pediatric Physical Therapy published between 1989 and 2019.
- Data extraction focused on variables related to journal issues and individual articles, including diagnoses, participant age groups, study designs, and interventions.
Main Results:
- Cerebral palsy was the most frequently studied diagnosis.
- There was a notable increase in studies involving middle childhood and adolescent participants over time.
- Cohort studies and exercise interventions were the most common study types and interventions, respectively.
- The proportion of scientific content within the journal demonstrated an upward trend.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric physical therapy research has evolved considerably in rigor and scope over the past three decades.
- The findings indicate a growing breadth of studied populations and an increasing scientific foundation in the field.
- This evaluation of literature trends supports the ongoing professional growth of pediatric physical therapy.

