Unpacking the “black box” of safe respiratory physiotherapy interventions delivered in the home for children with cerebral palsy and medical complexity

Describe the physiotherapy interventions provided to children with cerebral palsy at risk of respiratory illness and determine criteria for safe in-home treatment.

Citation:
Caird B, McGowan N, Depiazzi J, Marpole R, Gibson N. Unpacking the “black box” of safe respiratory physiotherapy interventions delivered in the home for children with cerebral palsy and medical complexity. Physiotherapy. 2026;130.

Keywords:
Airway clearance techniques; Cerebral palsy; Physiotherapy respiratory action plan; Respiratory physiotherapy

Abstract:
To describe the physiotherapy interventions provided to children with cerebral palsy at risk of respiratory illness and determine criteria for safe in-home treatment.