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Filter by:Spasticity, defined as a velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes, is one of the most prominent motor problems that occur in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). This causes difficulty in achieving balance, mobility, and an upright stance. CP is a group of permanent disorders that affect the development of movement and posture caused by a non-progressive damage to the brain. Because CP occurs in 2-3 of 1000 individuals, it is one of the most common causes of severe physical disability in children. Mismanagement of spasticity can lead to contracture which is extremely difficult to treat and may result in severe functional disabilities. The current management of spasticity in CP includes physical therapy (i.e. passive stretching), oral medication, botulinum toxin injection, and surgery. Botulinum toxin injection has been proven to effectively reduce spasticity yet many patients are unable to get access to this treatment due to its high cost. Moreover, Botulinum toxin injection is currently not covered by the public health insurance of Indonesia. Therefore, other modalities which are more affordable and are non-invasive therapies should be considered as a treatment option for spasticity. Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) has been utilized in the medical practice for the treatment of several musculoskeletal disorders such as chronic tendinopathies and spasticity. It is hypothesized that ESWT has two main effects which include a direct effect from mechanical forces at the treatment point and an indirect effect from cavitation. Even though rESWT has less penetration capacity over the focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (fESWT), rESWT is still believed to be more superior to fESWT because it requires less precise focusing, is less painful, and costs less. These also make rESWT the more appropriate choice for children with CP. Many studies have proven the efficacy of ESWT in reducing spasticity in spastic CP patients with significantly long lasting effects. Despite promising results, there still has yet to be a recommended guideline for the treatment of spasticity in children using rESWT. One of the critical parameters needed to be determined is the frequency of treatment. Therefore, the objective of this study is to understand whether the reduction in gastrocnemius stiffness in children with spastic CP is influenced by the frequency of ESWT sessions.
The primary aim of this study is to gain knowledge about both the effects of a single bout of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and the effects of 8-week static and PNF stretching training on the calf muscle-tendon properties in children with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP). Furthermore, the effects on joint and muscle function, stretch reflexes, gait, and self-reported gait function and functional performance are examined to receive a comprehensive picture of potential changes. Further aims of this study are to identify which stretching technique might be more efficient by comparing the effects of both stretching interventions, and to gain information about the influence of foot flexibility on the stretch achieved by the spastic gastrocnemius muscle.
The purpose of the study was to determine the effects of task oriented training (TOT) on walking and balance in children with spastic Cerebral Palsy (CP).
gait reliability study of toddlers with typically developing and with unilateral cerebral palsy during the first 6 months of independent walking
Background: Unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) generates an impact on daily activities, mainly due to the functional limitation of the affected upper limb. The use of technologies such as Armeo spring robotic therapy seeks to improve upper limb mobility through innovative and motivating training that facilitates movement. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of Armeo spring robotic therapy versus conventional occupational therapy regarding the changes in upper limb functionality of children with unilateral spastic CP infiltrated simultaneously with botulinum toxin A (BTA). Patients and methods: Randomized clinical trial of parallel groups, in children between 4 and 10 years of age diagnosed with unilateral spastic CP and infiltrates with BTA, who received treatment of conventional occupational therapy (group I) or Armeo spring robotic therapy (group II). The intervention consists of 15 sessions of 40 minutes for 5 weeks, 3 times a week. An initial evaluation is applied with QUEST, ABILHAND-Kids, and MACS, which are re-evaluated at 3 and 6 months. Hypothesis: Armeo spring robotic therapy will obtain better results than conventional occupational therapy in relation to the functionality of the upper limb at the level of manipulative function, quality of movement of the limb and the performance of daily activities. Expected results: The results of the QUEST and ABILHAND-Kids dimensions assessed before, after and at follow-up will be the primary outcome. The presence of adverse effects will correspond to secondary outcome. Benefit and limitations: Direct social contribution for patient's rehabilitation by using technology and a contribution to research to update scientific evidence. Possible limitations could be presence of adverse effects and poor adherence to treatment.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting movement and postural development that are caused by non-progressive disruptions of the brain, usually occurring during fetal period or infancy. It is commonly accompanied with sensory disorders and learning disability. In 2016, more than 17 million people are affected by CP with a prevalence of 1.5 to 2.5 per 1,000 live births. CP remains to be the most common cause of severe physical disability in children. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated an economic cost of US$4.1 million per CP patient that comprises of medical services, special education and productivity loss. Current management of spasticity involves physical manipulation such as passive stretching and splinting, sometimes combined with oral pharmacologic treatment, intrathecal baclofen therapy and botulinum toxin injection. At times, surgical procedures such as Surgical Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) can also be considered. Botulinum toxin injection has been shown to reduce spasticity for up to 6 months, however, the cost of the procedure remains to be an issue in developing countries like Indonesia. Therefore, other modality such as a non-invasive therapy should be considered as an alternative treatment for spasticity. Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that has been shown to effectively improve spasticity in patients with spastic motor type CP, despite unclear underlying mechanism. According to International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST), there has yet to be a recommended guideline for the treatment of spasticity in children using rESWT. One crucial physical parameter needed to be determined is the number of pulse required to efficiently reduce spasticity. The number of pulse directly affects the duration of ESWT per session (the higher the number of pulse given, the longer the therapy session). This may be a concern for spastic motor type CP due to accompanying sensory and learning disability. Therefore, the objective of this study was to understand whether the reduction in hamstring stiffness in children with spastic CP could be influenced by the number of pulse in a single ESWT session.
The children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy had a longer gait cycle, slower walking speed, and longer support phase than did the healthy children. The support phase was longer than the swing phase in the children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy
This study compared conventional powered mobility practice to simulator based practice of children with special needs aged 6-18 years.
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Methods: This study included 14 children aged 6-16 years, diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. The children with Cerebral Palsy were divided into 2 groups, the study group and the control group. Assessments were done three times for each group (beginning - 45min later - 1 week later). Frenchay Arm Test was used to evaluate upper extremity functionality in participants with Cerebral Palsy. Kinesio taping was applied to study group to improve posture and function in shoulder area.
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of permanent disorders that occur in the brain of the fetus or infant, which are non-progressive, cause movement and posture disorder along with activity limitation. The upper extremity is frequently affected in patients with CP. The prevalence of upper extremity involvement has been reported between 60-83% in different studies. Virtual reality applications have been increasing recently in the field of neurological rehabilitation. In this study, researchers aimed to investigate the effectiveness of virtual reality-mediated upper extremity rehabilitation in patients with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.