Blar i forfatter "Girolami, Gay L."

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    • Enactive explorations of children's sensory-motor play and therapeutic handling in physical therapy 

      Håkstad, Ragnhild B.; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Girolami, Gay L.; Dusing, Stacey C (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-11)
      Introduction: In pediatric physical therapy, there is an ongoing debate about the use of therapeutic handling and its potential effects on motor learning. In this study, we build on enactive theoretical perspectives to explore the role of therapeutic handling in connection to children's sensory-motor play, engagement, and performance during a single physical therapy session.<p> <p>Material and ...

    • The Significance of Touch in Pediatric Physiotherapy 

      Sørvoll, Marit; Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Girolami, Gay L. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-31)
      Change in theoretical framework over the last decades and recent research in pediatric physiotherapy, has created a debate surrounding therapeutic touch. What is the role of or is there a need for handling and hands-on facilitated guidance (facilitation)? Does it limit and/or interfere with children's learning and development? It is frequently argued that therapeutic touch represents a passive and/or ...

    • Two-year motor outcomes associated with the dose of NICU based physical therapy: The Noppi RCT 

      Øberg, Gunn Kristin; Handegård, Bjørn Helge; Campbell, Suzann K.; Ustad, Tordis; Fjørtoft, Toril Larsson; Kaaresen, Per Ivar; Girolami, Gay L. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-25)
      Background - Interventions involving both the parent and the preterm infant have demonstrated lasting effects on cognitive outcomes, but motor effects are less salient. It remains unclear when to commence early intervention and if dosages have impact on motor outcomes.<p> <p>Aims - To examine the effect on motor performance at 24-months corrected age following a parent-administered intervention ...