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Intrathecal baclofen in dyskinetic cerebral palsy: effects on function and activity by Eek, Meta N, Olsson, Kristina, Lindh, Karin, Askljung, Berit, Påhlman, Magnus, Corneliusson, Olle, Himmelmann, Kate

“…Aim To investigate the effect of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) on function and activity in dyskinetic cerebral palsy (CP). Method A retrospective cohort study of…”
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Health Conditions in Adults With Cerebral Palsy: The Association With CP Subtype and Severity of Impairments by Jonsson, Ulrica, Eek, Meta N., Sunnerhagen, Katharina Stibrant, Himmelmann, Kate

“…Aim: To determine the prevalence of common health conditions in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and to identify associations with the CP subtype or the…”
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Cerebral palsy prevalence, subtypes, and associated impairments: a population‐based comparison study of adults and children by Jonsson, Ulrica, Eek, Meta N, Sunnerhagen, Katharina S, Himmelmann, Kate

“…Aim To describe the prevalence of cerebral palsy (CP), subtype distribution, motor and intellectual impairment, and epilepsy in adults with CP compared with…”
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Single-leg vertical jumping in young adults with spastic cerebral palsy by Eek, Meta N., Augustsson, Jesper, Zügner, Roland, Tranberg, Roy

“…Maximum-strength tests are commonly used to detect muscle weakness in persons with cerebral palsy (CP). Tests of explosive strength (power) in the lower…”
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Objective measurement of sitting – Application in children with cerebral palsy by Eek, Meta N., Blomkvist, Annika, Olsson, Kristina, Lindh, Karin, Himmelmann, Kate

“…Children with cerebral palsy (CP) and a severe motor impairment, have limited ability to perform volitional movements due to spasticity, involuntary postures…”
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Arm Muscle Strength in Children with Bilateral Spastic CP by Eek, Meta N., Lidman, Git

“…To assess arm-muscle strength related to motor function in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, 5-15 years old. Muscle strength was measured for…”
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The effect of spinal bracing on sitting function in children with neuromuscular scoliosis by Blomkvist, Annika, Olsson, Kristina, Eek, Meta N

“…Background: Scoliosis is common in children with neuromuscular deficits. It is often associated with an asymmetric sitting position and with poor balance. Many…”
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Kinematic gait pattern in children with cerebral palsy and leg length discrepancy: effects of an extra sole by Eek, Meta N, Zügner, Roland, Stefansdottir, Ingibjörg, Tranberg, Roy

“…Highlights • Leg length discrepancy creates an asymmetrical gait pattern in children with CP. • Elevation of the shoe on the short leg improved the gait…”
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Follow-up of brace-treated scoliosis in children with cerebral palsy and spina bifida by Eek, Meta N, Blomkvist, Annika, Romberg, Karin

“…This study aimed to describe brace use, progression of scoliosis, and surgery in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and spina bifida (SB) who were initially…”
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No Decrease in Muscle Strength after Botulinum Neurotoxin-A Injection in Children with Cerebral Palsy by Eek, Meta N, Himmelmann, Kate

“…Spasticity and muscle weakness is common in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Spasticity can be treated with botulinum neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A), but this drug…”
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Muscle strength after Btx injection in children with cerebral palsy by Eek, Meta N, Påhlman, Magnus, Himmelmann, Kate, Askljung, Berit

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Jumping Ability in Young Adults with Spastic Cerebral Palsy – a Comparative Study of Controls by Wahlgren, Tomas, N Eek, Meta, Tranberg, Roy, Zügner, Roland

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