Physical activity and exercise rehabilitation in pediatric cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study among physiotherapists in Kosovo and Albania

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dc.contributor.authorIbrahimi Kaçuri, Dafinë
dc.contributor.authorPrendi, Emanuela
dc.contributor.authorKamberi, Haxhi
dc.contributor.authorHoti, Flaka
dc.contributor.authorGergi, Zana
dc.contributor.authorKrasniqi, Ermira
dc.contributor.authorGjini, Enkeleda
dc.contributor.authorHoxha, Malvina
dc.contributor.authorBoshnjaku, Arben
dc.contributor.departmentSin departamento asociado
dc.coverage.spatialAlbania
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-04T15:21:22Z
dc.date.available2026-06-04T15:21:22Z
dc.date.copyright© Servicio de Publicaciones, Universidad de Murcia, 2013
dc.date.issued2026
dc.description.abstractTo improve physical functional capacity in people with cerebral palsy (CP), the rehabilitation workforce must be skilled in exercise physiology and load management to ensure evidence-based and participation-focused interventions. However, empirical data on clinical preparedness and practice patterns in Southeast Europe remain limited.To address this issue, this cross-sectional survey examined professional training, clinical experience, and the use of standardized physical activity assessments among 202 licensed physiotherapists in Kosovo and Albania(113 females, 55.9%; 89 males, 44.1%; mean age 29.7±7.0 years).The study utilized a structured questionnaire specifically designed to reflect local cultural and professional contexts. Results showed limited participation in specialized neurodevelopmental training and inconsistent use of validated assessment frameworks in both Kosovo (74.0%) and Albania (76.5%), with no biological sex differences. Recognition of ≥ 3 early clinical signs was significantly higher in Kosovo compared to Albania (80.0% vs. 64.7%, p=0.007). The use of early diagnostic tools was reported more frequently in Albania than in Kosovo (49.0% vs. 33.0%, p=0.021), with a significant sex difference observed only in Albania (p=0.005, φ=0.277; moderate effect), where females reported greater use. To improve health trajectories, future initiatives must focus on competency in loan management and motor learning. Implementing participation-focused exercise through interdisciplinary collaboration represents a vital strategy for evolving CP rehabilitation into proactive, physical activity centered model.
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dc.identifier.citationBoshnjaku, A., Ibrahimi Kaçuri, D., Prendi, E., Kamberi, H., Hoti, F., Gergi, Z., … Hoxha, M. (2026). Physical activity and exercise rehabilitation in pediatric cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study among physiotherapists in Kosovo and Albania. SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 15, 48.
dc.identifier.eissn2340-8812
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10201/236861
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherUniversidad de Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones
dc.relationSin financiación externa a la Universidad
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International*
dc.rights.accessRightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/*
dc.subjectPhysical Activity
dc.subjectPhysiotherapy
dc.subjectPediatric Rehabilitation
dc.subjectWorkforce Development
dc.subjectCerebral Palsy
dc.subject.odsNo relacionado con ningún objetivo de desarrollo sostenible
dc.titlePhysical activity and exercise rehabilitation in pediatric cerebral palsy: A cross-sectional study among physiotherapists in Kosovo and Albania
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article
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