Mayston AM, Margaret; (2017) Physiotherapy for children with cerebral palsy: why we do what we do. In: Naylor, Cate, (ed.) APCP Journal. (pp. pp. 3-11). APCP (The Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists): Brighton, UK.

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In this climate of evidence based intervention physiotherapists need to either fulfil that demand, or alternatively offer a rational theoretically based explanation and framework for their interventions. Given that research into intervention for CP is in its infancy (Rosenbaum & Rosenbloom, 2012), it is not surprising that there is no robust research evidence base available currently. The usual conclusion of any systematic review of interventions is that more research is needed. What can therapists do given this situation? This presentation offers a reflection on evidence based practice, considers what evidence is available, suggests possible alternative explanations in lieu of the lack of a robust evidence base and offers some signposts for the future. But firstly a short review on what physiotherapists do before the question of ‘why we do what we do’ can be discussed.

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