Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)

The Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회)
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The Changes of Gross Motor Function and Balance Ability in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy by Trunk Muscle Strengthening Exercise : Single Group Repeated Measure Study

체간근력 강화운동에 의한 경직성 양하지 뇌성마비 아동의 대단위 운동 및 균형 능력 변화: 단일그룹 반복측정 연구

  • Lee, Eun-Jung (Ulsan Community Rehabilitation Center) ;
  • Kim, Jong-Soon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pusan)
  • 이은정 (울산광역시장애인종합복지관) ;
  • 김종순 (부산가톨릭대학교 보건과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2011.04.13
  • Accepted : 2011.05.08
  • Published : 2011.05.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Trunk muscle weakness in the children with cerebral palsy can lead to postural and alignment problems, breathing difficulties, and so on. Therefore, children with cerebral palsy can benefit from exercises that strengthen the muscles in their trunks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of trunk muscle strengthening exercise on functional gross movement and balance ability in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Methods: We used single group repeated measure design in 8 children(four males, four females; aged 6~12 years; mean 8.3 years) with diplegia. The functional gross motor outcome measured by using the GMFM and balance ability of all children was measured by pediatric balance scale. All participants were alternately received trunk strengthening exercise and neurodevelopment treatment for 40 minutes twice per week during 8 weeks. Results: Significant and clinical meaningful improvement in functional gross motor and balance ability were shown. Conclusion: The results indicate that trunk strengthening exercise has a positive effect on both functional gross motor and balance ability in children with spastic diaplegic cerebral palsy.

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