The aim of this study was to observe any changes in cardiac and respiratory function that occur
during seizures. Thirty-seven children (20 males, 17 females; median age 7y 6mo, range …

Somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) are a very sensitive measure of the functional
integrity of the neuroaxis, including peripheral and central structures. When used in diagnostic …

The influence of the joint angle on stretch reflex excitability of the soleus muscle at the ankle
has been studied in 22 children aged 3.9 to 13.6 years and 9 adults aged 19 to 70 years. …

A clinical method for measuring the stretch reflex theshold and gain of muscles acting across
the ankle joint in children with congenital hemiplegia is described. The stretch reflexes of …

The quadriceps and hamstring muscles of 13 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy were
studied using ramp and sinusoidal stretches at three different muscle lengths. Overall, the …

The electromyographic (EMG) responses to tendon taps at the ankle and ensuing muscular
twitch forces and temporal parameters were studied at varying angles across the joint range …

In examining the adult nervous system we are dealing with either a relatively static system
or one which is in decline. The neurological examination is similarly static, but the paediatric …

To evaluate the topographical neurological distribution, patterns of abnormal tone and
related functional neuromotor impairment after grade 3 and grade 4 intraventricular/…

A biological assessement was made of the radiation exposures received by two healthy
adults who were accidentally exposed to a 22 Ci/192 Ir source. Each subject had the same …

Gait was assessed by polarised light goniometry in 15 hemiplegic children aged 4−15 years.
After initial clinical and goniometric assessment, baclofen 5−10 mg/day was started and …