The Effect of Task-oriented Training on Mobility Function, Postural Stability in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Ji-hye Kim (김지혜); Young-Eun Choi (최영은)

The Effect of Task-oriented Training on Mobility Function, Postural Stability in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Abbr : J Korean Soc Phys Med
2017, 12(3), pp.79-84
Publisher : The Korean Society of Physical Medicine
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Physical Therapy > Other physical therapy

Ji-hye Kim ¹, Young-Eun Choi ²

¹강동대학
²가야대학교

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ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to examine how task-oriented training focused on lower extremity strengthening can affect mobility function and postural stability. METHODS: The study's subjects included 10 children with cerebral palsy: 7 girls and 3 boys between the ages of 4 and 9 whose Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) level was I or II. Their functional mobility was gauged using the Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM), and their postural stability was evaluated using a force platform. Participants received task-oriented training focused on lower extremity strengthening for 5 weeks. The study used a paired t-test to investigate the difference in mobility function and postural stability of children with cerebral palsy before and after the lower extremity strengthening exercise. RESULTS: The GMFM dimensions D (standing) (p<.02) and E (walking) (p<.001) improved significantly between the pre-test and post-test. A significant increase in the posturographic center of pressure (CoP) shift and surface area of the CoP were found overall between the pre-test and post-test (p<.001). CONCLUSION: The present study provides evidence that an 8-week task-oriented training focused on strengthening the lower extremities is an effective and feasible strategy for improving the mobility function and postural stability of children with cerebral palsy.

KEYWORDS

Cerebral palsy, Functional mobility, Postural stability, Task-oriented training

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