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Meriggi P, Mandalà M, Randazzo M, Brazzoli E, Castagna A, Di Giusto V, Cavallini A, Marzegan A, Lencioni T, Olivieri I. Non-immersive virtual reality based treatment for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Preliminary results. J Pediatr Rehabil Med 2024; 17:107-123. [PMID: 38489200 PMCID: PMC10977369 DOI: 10.3233/prm-230028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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PURPOSE Unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) represents about 30-40% of overall cerebral palsy diagnoses. Upper limb impairment has a significant negative impact on activities of daily living (ADL), and recent studies have shown that the use of virtual reality (VR) can increase motivation and promote an improvement in ADL. This preliminary study was aimed at exploring the acceptability and usability of a VR rehabilitation treatment, using the VITAMIN Platform, for children with UCP. A secondary goal of the study was to compare the results of usual standardized clinical scales and questionnaires with kinematic results as well as with the quantitative measures acquired by the VITAMIN platform in each exercise of the rehabilitation sessions. METHODS Six children with UCP (aged 7-15) were recruited for a preliminary investigation in using a non-immersive VR system. The treatment was composed of 10 weekly sessions of 45 minutes. Each child played five types of exergames, using the impaired upper limb to hit virtual objects projected on a wide screen. Standardized clinical scales, kinematic analysis, and questionnaires were used to extensively assess upper limb function before and at the end of treatment. Five typically-developing children provided a reference for the instrumented kinematic assessment. RESULTS At the end of the treatment, Melbourne Assessment 2 (MA2) scores increased for all the participants (mean increase in range of movement (ROM) + 19.1%, accuracy + 4.6%, dexterity + 13.1%, fluency + 10.3%). Shoulder flexion-extension ROM also improved (mean increase + 10.5°), and according to the kinematic analysis, shoulder movements became more similar to reference profiles. These results were confirmed by a general improvement in performing ADL, assessed by the ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire. Finally, a general agreement among the different measures and indexes emerged from the acquired data. CONCLUSION The results show that VR treatment with the VITAMIN platform could be engaging and functional for rehabilitation of children with UCP. The good agreement among the qualitative and quantitative measures and indexes confirms the potential of such novel treatment. However, due to the limited sample size and small number of sessions, further and larger investigations are required to evaluate the effectiveness and to generalize the results.
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi, Milan, Italy
- Centro Benedetta D’Intino Onlus, Milan, Italy
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Bouvier B, Gaillard F, Bouzillé G, Pasquet T, Rauscent H, Bonan I, Crétual A. Proposal of a new 3D bimanual protocol for children with unilateral cerebral palsy: Reliability in typically developing children. J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2019; 49:102347. [PMID: 31479929 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2019.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Revised: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 08/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Quantitative evaluation of upper limb (UL) kinematics in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (uCP) remains challenging for researchers and clinicians, especially during bimanual situations. This study proposed a new 3D bimanual protocol dedicated to children with uCP, called "Be an Airplane Pilot" (BE-API protocol) and assessed its reliability for typically developing children (TDC). METHODS this protocol is composed of four bimanual tasks that allow the exploration of all degrees of freedom of the hemiplegic/non-dominant UL. Twenty TDC (mean age 11.9 ± 3.4) carried out three protocol sessions. Reliability was investigated through three kinematic parameters: angular waveforms (WAVE) using the coefficient of multiple correlation (CMC), range of motion (RoM) and maximum angles (MAX) both using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and the standard error of measurement (SEM). RESULTS A very good reliability was observed for the three kinematic parameters in most cases (WAVE: CMC ≥0.90, RoM & MAX: ICC ≥0.81, SEM ≤5.0°). DISCUSSION the very good reliability can be partly explained by the high level of rigor of the protocol. Such promising results open the door to validation tests on children with uCP. The BE-API protocol could pretend to support clinical decisions by objectively assessing the efficiency of therapeutics, e.g. injection of botulinic toxin.
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- Univ Rennes, M2S - EA 7470, F-35000 Rennes, France; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHU Rennes, 35033 Rennes, France
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHU Rennes, 35033 Rennes, France.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHU Rennes, 35033 Rennes, France.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHU Rennes, 35033 Rennes, France.
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Lopes JBP, de Moura RCF, Lazzari RD, de Almeida Carvalho Duarte N, Dumont AJL, Oliveira CS. Evaluation of upper limb movements in children with Down's syndrome: A systematic review. Infant Behav Dev 2018; 51:45-51. [PMID: 29649724 DOI: 10.1016/j.infbeh.2018.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to perform a review of the literature on current quantitative clinical methods for the evaluation of upper limb movements in children and adolescents with Down syndrome, with a focus on describing the variables, protocols, motor function and motor control. METHODS A survey of PubMed, Scielo, BVS Bireme and PEDro databases using the following key words: upper limb and EMG and Down syndrome; upper limb and kinematics and Down syndrome; upper limb and motion analysis and Down syndrome; movement and upper limb and Down syndrome; upper limb and Down syndrome; reach and Down syndrome. RESULTS In all, 344 articles and five were selected to compose the present systematic review. No standardization was found among the studies analyzed with regard to data collection, data processing or procedures for the evaluation of the variables. CONCLUSION A kinematic evaluation is effective for the discussion of the results, but methodological differences among the studies and inconsistent results exert a negative influence on clinical interpretations and the possibility of reproducibility. The standardization of an upper limb movement evaluation protocol using kinematic analysis is important, as it would provide the basis for comparable, reproducible results and facilitate the planning of treatment interventions.
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- Health Sciences Program, Faculty of Medical Sciences of Santa Casa de São Paulo, Brazil; University Center Of Anápolis, Goias, Brazil
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Newman CJ, Bruchez R, Roches S, Jequier Gygax M, Duc C, Dadashi F, Massé F, Aminian K. Measuring upper limb function in children with hemiparesis with 3D inertial sensors. Childs Nerv Syst 2017; 33:2159-2168. [PMID: 28842792 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3580-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Upper limb assessments in children with hemiparesis rely on clinical measurements, which despite standardization are prone to error. Recently, 3D movement analysis using optoelectronic setups has been used to measure upper limb movement, but generalization is hindered by time and cost. Body worn inertial sensors may provide a simple, cost-effective alternative. METHODS We instrumented a subset of 30 participants in a mirror therapy clinical trial at baseline, post-treatment, and follow-up clinical assessments, with wireless inertial sensors positioned on the arms and trunk to monitor motion during reaching tasks. RESULTS Inertial sensor measurements distinguished paretic and non-paretic limbs with significant differences (P < 0.01) in movement duration, power, range of angular velocity, elevation, and smoothness (normalized jerk index and spectral arc length). Inertial sensor measurements correlated with functional clinical tests (Melbourne Assessment 2); movement duration and complexity (Higuchi fractal dimension) showed moderate to strong negative correlations with clinical measures of amplitude, accuracy, and fluency. CONCLUSION Inertial sensor measurements reliably identify paresis and correlate with clinical measurements; they can therefore provide a complementary dimension of assessment in clinical practice and during clinical trials aimed at improving upper limb function.
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- Christopher J Newman
- Paediatric Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, Hôpital Nestlé-CHUV, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Paediatric Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, Hôpital Nestlé-CHUV, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Paediatric Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, Hôpital Nestlé-CHUV, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Paediatric Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Unit, Lausanne University Hospital, Hôpital Nestlé-CHUV, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Movement Analysis and Measurement, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, 1015, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Fonseca Junior PR, Filoni E, Setter CM, Berbel AM, Fernandes AO, Moura RCDF. Constraint-induced movement therapy of upper limb of children with cerebral palsy in clinical practice: systematic review of the literature. FISIOTERAPIA E PESQUISA 2017. [DOI: 10.1590/1809-2950/17425124032017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT The purpose of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to investigate how and with what modifications or adaptations constraint-induced movement therapy has been employed in clinical practice for therapeutic interventions in children with cerebral palsy. Searches were conducted of the CAPES (Brazilian fostering agency) periodical portal, Pubmed, Bireme, Science Direct, Scielo and PEDro databases for relevant articles published between January 2010 and May 2016. The articles retrieved were evaluated, scored and qualified by two blinded reviewers using the Physical therapy Evidence Database Scale. The searches led to the retrieval of 102 articles, 12 of which were included in the present systematic review. A table was created containing information on the study groups, inclusion criteria, intervention, intervention frequency, difficulties encountered, evaluations and outcomes. Considerable variety was found in the therapeutic intervention models. The findings of the present review demonstrate that constraint-induced movement therapy in pediatric clinical practice is not employed in its original form. Although the studies analyzed did not have a common methodology regarding the use of this type of therapy, the method has been adapted with considerable flexibility, providing promising, positive results regarding the therapeutic intervention of the paretic upper limb in children with cerebral palsy.
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- Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil; Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil
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