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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of sensory integration therapy (SIT) applied in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on Motor Function, Balance, and Trunk Control in diplegia cerebral palsy
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The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between trunk control, upper extremity functionality and balance in children with cerebral palsy and to compare this relationship with healthy sedentary children.This study is carried out through Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit.
Three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA) is the 'gold standard' for measurement and description of gait. Gait variability can arise from intrinsic and extrinsic factors and may vary between walking conditions. This study aimed to define the inter-trial (intrinsic) and inter-session (extrinsic) repeatability in gait analysis data of children with CP who were walking in four conditions, namely barefoot or with ankle-foot orthosis, and overground or treadmill.
Aims: To investigate the effects of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation on upper extremity skills and functional independence level in patients with hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy (hCP). Methods: 34 hCP patients attended the study. 17 children in the training group recived conventional physiotherapy and Robotic Rehabilitation. 17 children in the control group recived only conventional physiotherapy. Convantional physiotherapy program lasted 45 minutes, Robotic Rehabilitation program lasted 30 minutes. All participants were enrolled in sessions 3 times a week for 5 weeks. Measurements were made before and after the therapy. Outcome measures were Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for muscle tone, Abilhand-Kids Test for manual skills, The Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) for upper extremity motor function and The WeeFIM for functional independence level.
Cerebral palsy or CP is the single largest cause of childhood physical disability, with a prevalence of 2-3 per 1000 livebirths. Children with CP experience different primary symptoms, including abnormal increased muscle tone or spasticity. Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is applied in children with spastic CP as a non-reversible tone reduction procedure. Better understanding of the effects of SDR on a multidimensional outcome set in one CP-cohort and on macroscopic muscle morphology can improve insights and clinical decision making.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an umbrella term that defines a group of permanent disorders of movement and posture, happening during the developing foetal or infant brain. In addition to the main motor symptoms, other clinical disturbances are associated. CP represents a clinical condition with an impact in Quality Of Life (QOL) and social participation, as reported in different countries. QOL is a multidimensional construct defined as "an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards, and concerns" (WHOQOL, 1998). In order to best capture the peculiarities of CP, specific questionnaires were carried out to analyse the QOL in this clinical population. The Cerebral Palsy Quality of Life Questionnaire for Children (CP QOL-Child) is an internationally recognized CP-specific instrument based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Many studies have used this instrument, showing a lower QOL in children with CP compared to their typical developing peers. In literature, several studies have shown that children with CP are at risk of experiencing activity limitations and participation restriction and which can potentially affect their QOL. Participation in daily-life activities, defined as a person's "involvement in a life situation," and participation restriction, characterised as "problems an individual may experience in involvement in life situations" (ICF, World Health Organization, 2001). Studies aimed at describing participation in daily-life activities in CP have consistently found lower frequencies and fewer activities in children and adolescents with CP. In order to gain an overall picture of the QOL and participation of children and adolescents with CP, several studies underline the importance of analysing other background factors, such as motor and cognitive functioning, pain perception, and individual characteristics. The present study aims to deeper understand the perception of QOL and social participation in a group of Italian children with CP, as reported by their parents, using two commonly used questionnaires in the CP population (CP-QOL and PEM-CY). In addition, this study aims to explore the roles of specific clinical variables, such as motor function and cognitive level, on parental perceptions of QOL, in the development of QOL and participation.
Objective: Bell's palsy is characterized by acute, unilateral onset that compromises function and esthetics, exerting a considerable impact on the social, professional, and psychological aspects of the lives of affected individuals. The objective of this study was to determine whether laser acupuncture therapy could relieve symptoms in patients with Bell's palsy in 8 weeks. Methods: This study was randomized controlled trial including 360 patients that undergoing Bell's palsy. All the patients received oral Betahistine Mesylate tablet, Vitamin B1 tablet and Prednisolone. Patients were assigned to the laser acupuncture (LA) group, Sham LA group and control group, with 120 patients in each group. LA group and Sham LA group were received 4 weeks of Laser treatment (3 times per week). Clinical outcome measure comprised the House-Brackmann grading system, Facial Clinimetric Evaluation Scale (FaCE), Sunnybrook facial grading scale (SBFG), Facial Disability Index (FDI) and Facial Clinimetric Evaluation Scale (FaCE Scale) All the measurements were collected at the baseline, weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24.
Cerebral palsy is not a progressive disease but movement problem and musculoskeletal disorders in cerebral palsy change with time. Children with CP usually with the lower limb involvement presents with muscle weakness, limited muscular control which results in muscular insufficiency, coordination and balance impairment. These impairments effect the normal activities of child in daily living. There are many children who have good cognition but poor lower limb coordination which is leading cause of disability in them and multiple factors are responsible for them like lake of awareness in parents, no time, expensive therapy program and inappropriate techniques.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common disorder which leads to physical disability in children throughout life and begins in early childhood. In cerebral palsy spasticity is considered as a primary factor leads to much impairment which is inversely related to functional development that means greater the spasticity lowers the level of function. There are many ways to treat spasticity which involve stretching, strengthening, postural education, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, cryotherapy and myofascial release technique.