Physical Performance Limitations Among Adult Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumors.

The article presents information on a study which investigated muscle strength, fitness, physical performance and task participation among adult survivors of childhood brain tumors (BT). A background on the prevalence of BT in the U.S. is offered. Methods employed include chi-square statistics and 2-sample t tests to compare BT survivors and members of a population-based comparison group, and regression models to evaluate associations between late effects and physical performance and between physical performance and participation.