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Pediatric Rehabilitation
The field of pediatric rehabilitation continues to advance rapidly, driven by innovations in clinical practice, emerging technologies, and a growing understanding of child development and neuroplasticity. This theme issue highlights contemporary developments aimed at improving functional outcomes and quality of life for children with physical, neurological, and developmental conditions.
Current challenges in pediatric rehabilitation are explored through diverse perspectives, including early intervention strategies, multidisciplinary approaches to cerebral palsy and developmental disorders, and the integration of assistive technologies to support mobility, communication, and daily functioning. The collection also examines the role of family-centered care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals, caregivers, and educators in optimizing rehabilitation outcomes.
Advancements in digital health and tele-rehabilitation are transforming access to care, allowing clinicians to monitor progress and deliver therapy beyond traditional clinical settings. At the same time, ethical considerations and individualized treatment planning remain essential in ensuring that rehabilitation approaches are responsive to each child’s unique needs and developmental context.
Together, these contributions illustrate the evolving landscape of pediatric rehabilitation, where clinical innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient- and family-centered care converge to support the long-term well-being and participation of children in their communities.
Contents
Research Article
Audiological Features of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorders
Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is hearing dysfunction with a broad spectrum of audiological clinical features and rehabilitation outcomes.
George A. Tavartkiladze - Department of Clinical Audiology, Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education; Maria R. Lalayants - Department of Clinical Audiology, Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education; Russian Children's Clinical Hospital of the Russian Scientific Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
Research Article
Insights from comprehensive evaluation of children and adolescents with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and pulmonary function testing
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is fatal X-linked neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive dilated cardiomyopathy, respiratory insufficiency, and autonomic dysfunction. Cardiac, pulmonary, and autonomic function are thought to decline with disease progression in a co-dependent manner.
Majid Husain, MD., Seraina A. Dual, PhD., Nyasha G. Maforo, PhD., Tahmineh Romero, MS., Zhan-Qiu Liu, PhD., Ashley E. Prosper, MD., Holden H. Wu, PhD., Nancy Halnon, MD., Daniel B. Ennis, PhD., Pierangelo Renella, MD.
Research Articles
The Abecedarian Lifespan Approach to Learning and Functional Intelligence
In this summation of the Abecedarian Project (1971-2025) we present our lifespan biosocial model of learning that emphasizes the development of Functional Intelligence. Functional Intelligence is what an individual, at each age period and in dominant environmental contexts, accomplishes in socially-valued domains of living through thinking and behavior. The Abecedarian Project is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to prevent intellectual and social subnormality in children born into extremely high-risk social and economic circumstances.
Craig T. Ramey, Sharon L. Ramey - Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, Virginia Tech
Case Report
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ganglion Cyst: Uncommon Cause of Knee Pain
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ganglion cysts are rare intra-articular lesions, particularly uncommon in the pediatric population. This report describes a symptomatic ACL ganglion in a child, detailing clinical presentation, imaging findings, arthroscopic management, and postoperative outcome, and reviews the current literature.
José María Busto Villarreal - Chief of the Joint Surgery and Sports Traumatology Service, CEMA Hospital; Jimena Guadalupe Prado Peláez Head of Research and Teaching, CEMA Hospital; Aldo Vázquez Godínez - Specialist in Imaging Medicine, CEMA Hospital; Juan Felipe Gómez Castillo - Fellowship in High Specialization in Joint Surgery and Sports Traumatology, Hospital CEMA
Case Report
Reflections on the Benefits of Myofascial Management in Young Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Two Case Studies
This paper discusses in detail the treatment and observed outcomes of two children with spastic cerebral palsy who received Myofascial Structural Integration, a manual therapy that directly targets the myofascial system. It emphasizes the many qualitative and quantitative improvements observed, from the therapist, parent, and patient perspectives.
Karen S Price, BA, CAR Certified Advanced Rolfer
Case Report
How Do I Diagnose Pediatric Patients’ Skull Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Lesions?
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) commonly affects pediatric patients, with skull lesions being frequent. Diagnosis typically requires histopathologic confirmation. While surgical resection has been the standard approach, percutaneous fine needle biopsy (FNB) is emerging as a less invasive alternative.
Anat Ilivitzki, MD - Department of Radiology Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel; Michal Scolnik, MD - Department of Rehabilitation, Reuth Rehabilitation Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel; Dana Ashkenazi, MD - Department of Pediatric Oncology, The Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel; Myriam Ben-Arush, Prof.- Department of Pediatric Oncology, The Ruth Rappaport Children’s Hospital, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel;
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