International Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile Sensitivity

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Clark, Ramona
Baque, Emmah
Bialocerkowski, Andrea
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2022
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Purpose: To gain consensus from physical therapists on pediatric lower limb neurological tests of muscle strength, tactile sensitivity, and reflexes. Methods: A Delphi technique was used for 2 sequential questionnaire rounds to gain consensus from a panel of pediatric physical therapists (n = 28). Physical therapists rated their agreement to items from statements on pediatric lower limb neurological tests, their protocols, and interpretation using a 6-point Likert scale. Results: Ninety percent of items gained consensus: 80% on pediatric lower limb neurological tests, 88% on test protocols, and 92% on test interpretation. Fifty-one percent of items had high agreement and high importance. Conclusion: There is variability in pediatric neurological tests used, their protocols, and interpretation. Identification of items with high agreement and importance is the first step to develop a standardized lower limb neurological assessment for pediatric clients of varying ages and diagnoses.

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Pediatric Physical Therapy

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34

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4

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Paediatrics

Allied health and rehabilitation science

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Pediatrics

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muscle strength

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Clark, R; Baque, E; Bialocerkowski, A, International Delphi Recommendations for Pediatric Lower Limb Neurological Test Protocols for Muscle Strength, Reflexes, and Tactile Sensitivity, Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2022, 34 (4), pp. 497-506

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