Shin JW, Song GB, Ko J. The effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on cerebral palsy children's static and dynamic trunk balance: case series.
J Phys Ther Sci 2017;
29:771-774. [PMID:
28533628 PMCID:
PMC5430291 DOI:
10.1589/jpts.29.771]
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this case series was to examination the effects of trunk and
neck stabilization exercise on the static, dynamic trunk balance abilities of children
with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] The study included 11 school aged children
diagnosed with paraplegia due to a premature birth. Each child engaged in exercise
treatments twice per week for eight weeks; each treatment lasted for 45 minutes. After
conducting a preliminary assessment, exercise treatments were designed based on each
child’s level of functioning. Another assessment was conducted after the eight weeks of
treatment. [Results] The Trunk Control Measurement Scale evaluation showed that the
exercise treatments had a significant effect on static sitting balance, selective movement
control, dynamic reaching, and total Trunk Control Measurement Scale scores. [Conclusion]
The results indicate that neck and trunk stabilization exercises that require children’s
active participation are helpful for improving static and dynamic balance ability among
children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
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