OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Reproducibility of Hypermobility Assessment Scales for Children When Performed Using Telehealth versus In-Person Modes	53
Putting the Supports in Place to Facilitate Pathways into Inclusive Sports for Young Athletes with a Disability: A Commentary on Utility of a Pediatric Adaptive Sports Clinic: A Case Series Review	25
Effects of Plyometric-Based Hydro-Kinesiotherapy on Pain, Muscle Strength, Postural Stability, and Functional Performance in Children with Hemophilic Knee Arthropathy: A Randomized Trial	23
Vibration Therapy as an Early Intervention for Children Aged 2–4 Years with Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Study	17
Physical Literacy Profile Questionnaire (PLP-Quest): Development and Measurement Properties for Children and Youth with Disabilities	16
Home Based Rehabilitation in Children and Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis and Grade Recommendations	16
Interventions to Promote Bimanual Activities and Participation in Daily Life Activities in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review	14
Exploring the Experiences and Perceptions of Pediatric Therapists who use Functional Electrical Stimulation in their Clinical Practice	12
Coaching in an Acute Pediatric Setting: A Qualitative Approach to Understanding the Perspectives of Occupational Therapists	10
5-Year Activity and Participation Outcomes of the First Successful Pediatric Bilateral Hand Transplantation: A Case Report	10
Knowledge Translation Interventions to Increase the Uptake of Evidence-Based Practice Among Pediatric Rehabilitation Professionals: A Systematic Review	10
Relationship Between the Fine Motor Test for the School-Aged and the Movement Assessment Battery for Children-Second Edition in Chinese Children with Suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder	9
Looking Beyond the Number of Repetitions: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study on Calf Raise Test Outcomes in Children Aged 10–17 Years	9
Interpretability and Clinical Utility of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory - Patient Reported Outcome (PEDI-PRO) Score Report	9
Bridging Motor Learning Principles with Physiotherapy Specific Scoliosis Exercises: a Perspective Article	8
Normative Values and Factors Affecting the Pediatric Functional Reach Test in Japanese Children Aged 3–6 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study	8
Feasibility of a Yoga Intervention for Children and Adolescents Undergoing Hematopoietic Cell Transplant	8
Factors Associated with Participation Patterns of Young Brazilian Children with Myelomeningocele	8
The Impact of Complex Trauma on Occupations and Daily Functioning in Childhood: A Scoping Review	7
Sensorimotor Surveillance in the First Year of Life: Imperatives for Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice. A Commentary on “Posture Matters: Object Manipulation during the Transition to Arms-Fre	7
Relationships Between Lower Limb Proprioception and Motor Function, Capacity and Performance in Children with Upper Motor Neuron Lesions: An Exploratory Study	7
Physical Fitness in Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review	7
The Effect of Neurodevelopmental Disorders Characteristics on Aspects of Social Functioning	6
Modified Sports Intervention Combined with a Context-Focused Intervention for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Feasibility Randomised Clinical Trial	6
Understanding Acceptability, Barriers, and Facilitators to Clinical Implementation of the on Track Developmental Monitoring System for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Study	5

PedBotLab: A Novel Video Game–Based Robotic Ankle Platform Created for Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Neurological Impairments	5
Effectiveness of Non-Nutritive Sucking on Sucking Performance in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review	5
Promoting Cycling Skills and Participation with Two-Wheel Bike Riding for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders	5
Neonatal Therapy Interventions Supporting Oral Feeding Skills in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review	5
Consensus-Based Development and Validation of Iranian ICF Core Set for 6–12-Year-Old Children with Cerebral Palsy: Iranian Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives	4
The Use of Evaluation Methods for Physiotherapy Treatment in Infants With Bronchiolitis—a Survey Study	4
Reliability, Construct Validity and Completeness of the “Winterthur Observation Protocol” Applied to Early Intervention in Pediatric Physiotherapy Using Coaching	4
The Burden of COVID-19 on Caregivers of Children with Suspected Genetic Conditions: A Therapeutic Odyssey	4
Canadian and Brazilian Percentile Ranks for the Alberta Infant Motor Scale	4
Feeding Therapy and its Relationship to Timing of Independent Oral Feeding for Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit	4
Evaluation of Informative Content on Cerebral Palsy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: The Value of ChatGPT	4
Development of a Clinical Framework for the Assessment of Dyskinesia and Function in the Upper Limb in Children with Cerebral Palsy	4
Instructions for Administering the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure with Children Themselves	4
Home Participation of Infants With and Without Biological Risk in the First Year of Life: A Cross-Sectional and Comparative Study	4
Motor Affordances of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Southern Brazil	4
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Outcome from Concussion: Examining Duration of Active Rehabilitation and Clinical Recovery	4
Telehealth Program for Infants at Risk of Cerebral Palsy during the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Pre-post Feasibility Experimental Study	4
Construct Validity of the Both Hands Assessment Using Wrist-Worn Accelerometers	4
A Feasibility Study of a Physical and Occupational Therapy-Led and Parent-Administered Program to Improve Parent Mental Health and Infant Development	4
Telehealth of Infants at Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Physical Therapists’ and Caregiver’s Perceptions and Costs	4
Physical and Occupational Therapy Utilization After Infant Abdominal Surgery	4
Clocks Are Ticking! Early Diagnosis, Early Interventions: A Commentary on Detecting Asymmetry of Upper Limb Activity with Accelerometry in Infants at Risk for Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy	3
Exploring Posturography in Children with Sickle Cell Disease	3
Effects of an Oral Stimulation Program on Feeding Outcomes in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	3
Occupational Experiences and Attributions of Typically Developing Adolescents	3
Implementing Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation (PREP) for Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Schools: A Knowledge Translation Strategy	3
Effect of the START-Play Physical Therapy Intervention on Cognitive Skills Depends on Caregiver-Provided Learning Opportunities	3
Feasibility of a Child-Friendly 2-Minute Walk Test: A Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial	3
Investigation of Center of Pressure Displacement During Upper Limb Movements in Children with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy	3
Static Balance and Motor Imagery Abilities in Preschool Children with Probable Developmental Coordination Disorder	3
Integrating Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation into an Existing Inpatient Physiotherapy Program to Enhance Motor Learning in an Adolescent with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Case Report	3
Psychological Health and Quality of Life among Ultra-orthodox Mothers of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Impact of Occupational Experiences	3
Engaged Eaters Program-Early Development (EEP-ED) Delivered via Telehealth for Young Autistic Children: A Clinical Case Study	3
Occupational Therapists Enhance Comprehensive Health Assessments for Children in Foster Care	3
Family-Professional Collaboration on Modified Ride-on Car Intervention for Young Children: Two Case Reports	3
The Effects of Prolonged Vibrotactile EMG-Based Biofeedback on Ankle Joint Range of Motion During Gait in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Case Series	3
Correction	3
Parent-Mediated Occupational Therapy Interventions for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review	3
Gross Motor Acquisition in Infants with Down Syndrome Using Hip Helpers ^® : An Exploratory Matched-Pair Case Series	3
Examining the Convergent Validity and Known-Groups Validity of Two Children’s Self-Report Physical Literacy Scales	3
Early Detection and Intervention for Children with High Risk of Cerebral Palsy: A Survey of Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists in Brazil	3
Impact of Musculoskeletal Pain on Functioning and Disability in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Iceland	3
Comorbidities in Infants and Children with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Scoping Review to Inform Multisystem Screening	2
Balance Training to Improve Physical Abilities in Children During and After Oncological Treatment	2
Reliability of the Clinical Measurement of Upper and Lower Extremity Joint Motion in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review	2
Using Social Network Analysis to Measure Social Inclusion for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities	2
Acceptability of Pediatric Telerehabilitation Interventions Provided by Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists—A Scoping Review	2
Telerehabilitation for the Mental Health of Children with Physical Disabilities and Their Families: Let’s Look out the Window of Opportunity!	2
Determinants of Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review	2
Brief Online Group Coaching for Mothers of Children with Sensory Differences: A Pilot Study	2

Strategies to Support Learning of Gross Motor Tasks in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review	2
Family-Professional Collaborative Physical Therapy Intervention via Telehealth for Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Mixed-Method Feasibility Study	2
Addressing Rehabilitation Needs in Pediatric Palliative Care: The Role of Occupational Therapy	2
Development of the Applied Coaching Tool for Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapists: A Practice Support Tool for Therapists Coaching Parents of Young Children	2
Does UK Entry-Level Physiotherapy Education Prepare Graduates for a Future in Pediatric Clinical Practice? A Mixed-Methods Study	2
Baseline Range of Motion, Strength, Motor Function, and Participation in Youth with Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome	2
Feasibility of Implementing a Modified SENSE Program to Increase Positive Sensory Experiences for Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A Pilot Study	2
Telerehabilitation for Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families: A Systematic Review	2
Correction	2
Conservative management of hand impairment in children and adolescents with heritable disorders of connective tissue: A scoping review	2
Perceived Activity Competence and Participation in Everyday Activities of Children With and Without Neurodevelopmental Disorders	2
Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform (PRPP)-Assessment Based on Parent-Provided Videos of Children with Mitochondrial Disorder: Action Design Research on Implementation Challenges	2
Online Awareness among Adolescents with Acquired Brain Injury: Preliminary Findings following Performance of Motor, Cognitive and Functional Tasks	2
Perspectives of a Telehealth and In-Person Collaborative Learning Experience on Infant Development: A Mixed-Method Study	2
Quality of Early Intervention Program Services in Mother-Child Health Care Centers for At-Risk Population: Multiple Perspectives	2
Strategies Used by Professionals in Pediatric Rehabilitation to Engage the Child in the Intervention Process: A Scoping Review	2
Clinicians’ Experiences of Instrumented Gait Analysis in Management of Patients with Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Study	1
Detecting Asymmetry of Upper Limb Activity with Accelerometry in Infants at Risk for Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy	1
Telehealth: Moving It Forward as an Option to Enhance Family-Centered Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. A Commentary on “‘Another Tool in Your Toolkit’: Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapists	1
Focusing on Neurodiversity-Affirming Environments to Support Meaningful Participation: A Commentary on “Participation Patterns of Israeli Children with and without Autism, and the Impact of Environmen	1
Caregivers’ Experiences of Sleep Systems for Children with Complex Neurodisability: A Qualitative Study	1
Pilot Testing the Youth Engaging Transition: Perspectives of Youth, Parents, and School Physical Therapists	1
Virtual Reality and Active Video Game Integration within an Intensive Bimanual Therapy Program for Children with Hemiplegia	1
The Use of Ischial Weight Bearing Knee Ankle Foot Orthoses to Progress Standing and Ambulation Abilities in Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Case Series	1
Enhancing Executive Control in Early Childhood: Educators’ Implementation of the Pedagogical Occupational Executive Training Program	1
Analysis of Informative Content on Cerebral Palsy Presented in Brazilian-Portuguese YouTube Videos	1
OPTIMAL Motor Teaching Strategies Employed in Physiotherapy for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder: An Observational Study	1
Psychometric Properties of the Wheelchair Skills Test and the Wheelchair Skills Test-Questionnaire: Validity, Reliability, and Responsiveness in Children and Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy—Explorato	1
The Lower the Physical Function, the Higher the Quality of Life in Japanese Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy	1
Abnormal Activity of Masticatory Muscles in Patients with Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies	1
Perspectives of International Experts on Collaborative Tiered School-Based Physiotherapy Service Delivery	1
Physiotherapists Identify Movement Difficulties in Autistic Children Using Subjective and Objective Measures: An Observational Study	1
The Feasibility and Reliability of the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD-3) for Children with Disabilities in Regional Australia: A Pragmatic Pilot Study	1
The Creation of an Individualized School Plan for Optimal Inclusion of Students with Osteogenesis Imperfecta	1
Home-Based Telerehabilitation to Prevent Post-Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Regression in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial	1
Reliability and Validity of the Youth and Young-Adult Participation and Environment Measure (Y-PEM): An Initial Evaluation	1
Responsiveness of the Seated Postural & Reaching Control Test in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Preliminary Study	1
“Sensory in-Service”: An Exploratory Evaluation of a Group-Based, Caregiver Intervention for Children with Sensory Processing Difficulties	1
Collaboration Between Occupational Therapy Practitioners and Elementary School Educators to Support Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	1
Reliability, Validity and Minimal Detectable Change of a Power Leg Press Test in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy	1
The Effect of START-Play Intervention on Reaching-Related Exploratory Behaviors in Children with Neuromotor Delays: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial	1
Effect of Upper-Extremity Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Gross Motor Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Systematic Review	1
Depth and Quality of Recommendations in Popular Sources About How to Play with Infants: Content Analysis	1
Co-Construction of a Dance Class Adapted for Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy	1
A Scoping Review of Grasp and Handwriting Performance in School-Age Children	1
Young People’s Experiences of Returning to Physical Leisure Activities after a Severe Acquired Brain Injury	1
Nature-Based Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review	1
Examination of Physical Functions, Activity and Participation in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis	1