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Changes in the Gross Motor Function, Self-esteem and Social Ability of Children with Spastic diplegia from Group Exercise : Case Study (그룹운동프로그램에 의한 뇌성마비 아동의 대동작 기능, 자아존중감 및 사회성의 변화 : 사례연구)

  • Lee, Eun-Jung;Song, Ju-Min
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.5 no.4
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    • pp.645-654
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    • 2010
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the gross motor function, self-esteem and social ability of children with cerebral palsy from group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction. Methods : Five cerebral palsy children who live in U city were recruited this study. Exercise sessions were held for 1 hour per session, once per week, for 12 consecutive weeks. At pre-treatment and post-treatment, subject were tested gross motor function measure, self-esteem and social ability. Results : After 12 weeks of paticipation in the group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction, there were improvements for gross motor function measure, self-esteem and social ability. Conclusion : Group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction can improve gross motor function, self-esteem and social ability.

The Usability Study for Gross Motor Function Classification System as Motor Development Prognosis in Children With Cerebral Palsy (뇌성마비 아동 운동발달 예후 지표로 대동작 기능 분류법 활용에 관한 연구)

  • Song, Jin-Yeop;Choi, Jin-Suk
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.49-56
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: Lack of a valid prognosis of gross motor development in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and the absence of longitudinal data on which to base an opinion in Korea have made it difficult to plan treatment and counsel prognosis issues accurately. The purposes of this study were to examine whether the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) is valuable to prognostication about gross motor progress in children with CP in Korea. Methods: Medical records of 61 patients were retrospectively reviewed that visited outpatient department and were diagnosed as CP. Various information was surveyed including CP type, visual acuity, cognitive function, motor acquisition age, ambulatory status, development curves of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) according to each of the 5 level of GMFCS. All of them were compared with other studies. Also the gross motor development curves and the maximum GMFM score derived from this study were compared with the Palisano's report and the Rosenbaum's report. Results: Based on a total of 494 GMFM assessments provided by this study, the 5 distinct motor development curves and the maximum GMFM score were created. These observations is corresponding with the Palisano's and the Rosenbaum`s Development curves. Conclusion: The 5 distinct motor development curves (GMFCS) that were created by Palisano's and Rosenbaum's study is useful in Korea, providing parents and clinicians with a means to plan interventions and to judge progress over time.

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Effects of Spinal Stabilization Exercises Using Visual Feedback on Gross Motor Function and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy

  • Kim, So Hee;Kim, Tae Ho;Hwang, Hyun Chul
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.31 no.5
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    • pp.279-285
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: This study examined the effects of spinal stabilization exercises using visual feedback on the gross motor function and balance of the sitting posture in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: The subjects were 18 children with cerebral palsy aged 8-15 years in the I-III stages of the Gross Motor Function Classification System. The subjects were divided into an experimental group (n=9) and control group (n=9). The experimental group was treated with 30 minutes of neurodevelopmental treatment and 20 minutes of spinal stabilization exercises using visual feedback. The control group was treated with 30 minutes of neurodevelopmental treatment and 20 minutes of spinal stabilization exercises without visual feedback. Both groups participated in the experiment twice a week for eight weeks. The Gross Motor Function Measurement was performed to evaluate the changes between pre- and the post-intervention in gross motor function. The Seated Limit of Stability Surface Area was measured to evaluate the changes in trunk balance. Results: Both experimental and control groups showed a significant increase in the gross motor function and trunk balance (p<0.05). The experimental group showed a significant increase in gross motor function compared to the control group (p<0.05). The experimental group showed a significant increase in the dynamic trunk balance in all directions when measuring the Seated Limit of Stability Surface Area (p<0.05). Conclusion: Spinal stabilization exercises using visual feedback for the neurodevelopmental treatment of children with cerebral palsy can improve their gross motor function and trunk balance when in a sitting posture more effectively.

The Effect of Intensive Therapy on Gross Motor Function Measure Score in Cerebral Palsy (집중치료가 뇌성 마비아의 대동작 기능 점수에 미치는 영향)

  • Oh, Jung-Lim;Kim, Chung-Sun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.101-106
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    • 2009
  • Purpose:The purpose of this study was to find the effect of intensive therapy on gross motor function measure(GMFM) score in cerebral palsy. Methods:Twenty eight cerebral palsy children were recruited in this study. Gross motor Function Measure(GMFM) score and Gross motor Function Classification System(GMFCS) were used to evaluate as functional change and functional level. Intensive therapy period for cerebral palsy children was 3, 4, and 5 weeks. Statistical analysis was used paired T test and one way ANOVA to know change between pre and post therapy was used. Results:GMFM Score of pre- and post- intensive therapy showed the statistically significant difference. Intensive therapy period indicated the statistically significant difference in GMFM score. GMFCS level did not reveal statistically significant difference in GMFM score. Conclusion:Intensive therapy was effective on gross motor function measure(GMFM) score in cerebral palsy.

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Effect of Sensory Integration Therapy on Gross Motor Development and respiratory Function of Cerebral Palsy Children (감각통합치료가 뇌성마비 아동의 대근육 운동발달 및 호흡기능에 미치는 영향)

  • Kwon, Hye-Jeoung
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.799-811
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    • 2001
  • The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of sensory integration therapy (SIT) on gross motor development and respiratory function of cerebral palsy children. The design of this study was one-group pre-and post-test design. Subjects of the study were arbitrarily chosen based on predetermined selection criteria among the cerebral palsy children who were treated as out-patients at one rehabilitation hospital in Kyunggi-do. The study was conducted between early April and late July in 2000. Twelve children were in the experimental group. A five-step SIT program was devised from a combination of SIT programs suggested by Ayres(1985) and Fink(1989), and an author-designed SIT program for cerebral palsy children. The experimental group was subjected to 20 to 30 minutes of SIT per session, two sessions a week for ten-week period. Collected data were statistically analyzed by SPSS PC for Wilcoxon signed rank test, and paired t-test. The results were as follows: 1. In gross motor development, post-experimental gross motor scores were higher compared to pre-experimental scores with statistical significance. 2. In respiratory function, post-experimental forced capacity vital scores were higher compared to pre-experimental scores with statistical significance. In conclusion, SIT was found to be effective in gross motor development and respiratory function. But, for the more effectiveness of SIT on gross motor development and respiratory function, further studies employing longer-time experiments are recommended.

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Effects of Virtual Reality Based Exercise Program on Gross Motor Function and Balance of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy (가상현실 프로그램이 경직성 뇌성마비 아동의 대동작 기능 및 균형에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Hyojeong;Go, Jieun
    • Journal of The Korean Society of Integrative Medicine
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    • v.4 no.4
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    • pp.53-65
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    • 2016
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of virtual reality based exercise program on gross motor function and balance of children with spastic cerebral palsy. Method : Subjects of this study, among the children who received the diagnosis spastic cerebral palsy, for children total of 8 people have agreed to research. Experimental group 4 people, control group 4 people, was a total of 8 people. Group-specific arbitration method, was applied to Nintendo Wii Fit game (experimental group) and exercise program (control group). Each training courses 30 minutes for 4 weeks, examined the changes in Gross Motor Function Measure(GMFM) and Pediatrics Balance Scale(PBS) ability to examine a total of 4-week course effectively. The intervention were compared by measuring before and after. Result : There were significant improvements in the subscales of the gross motor function and balance test of those who practiced with the Nintendo Wii Fit game, while the control group showed no significant changes. Conclusion : Therefore, the virtual based on exercise is effective in improvement of to improve the gross motor function and balance in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Effects of Goal-Oriented Functional Tasks on Gross Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living in Children with Cerebral Palsy -A Single Case Study-

  • Lee, Eun-Jung;Kwon, Hae-Yeon
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.159-172
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: The study sought to determine whether goal achievement, performance, satisfaction, activities of daily living, and gross motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy are positive affected by goal-oriented functional task training. Methods: In a single case study, two 7-year-old girls diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy were given functional task training based on individualized goals for 24 60-minute sessions over a period of 6 months. The individualized goals reflected the needs of both children and parents. The Canadian occupational performance measure (COPM) and the goal attainment scale (GAS) were used to measure goal performance and satisfaction before and after intervention. Independence of activities of daily living before and after intervention were assessed using the functional independence measure for children (Wee-FIM). And change of gross motor function were assessed using gross motor function measure (GMFM). Results: Clinically significant changes were observed in COPM and GAS, as well as positive changes in independence of gross motor function and activities of daily living. Conclusion: The findings indicate that goal-oriented functional task training addresses the needs of children with spastic cerebral palsy, which increases treatment satisfaction and has a positive effect on independent activities and participation in daily life.

Relationships between Gross Motor Capacity and Neuromusculoskeletal Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy after Short-Term Intensive Therapy

  • Kim, Ki-Jeon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.90-95
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: To investigate the relationship between gross motor capacity and neuromuscular function in children with cerebral palsy (CP) through a short-term intensive intervention. Methods: Twenty-four children younger than 6 years of age (17 boys, 7 girls, mean $age{\pm}standard$ deviation, $42.71{\pm}14.43months$) who were diagnosed with CP underwent short-term intensive treatment for 8 weeks. An evaluation of gross motor function capacity using the gross motor function measure (GMFM-66 and GMFM-88) was performed to measure muscle strength, selective motor control (SMC), and spasticity, factors related to neuromusculoskeletal function. Changes in spasticity, strength, range of motion, selective motor function, and exercise intensity scores were evaluated in terms of the gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) and ages. Results: The GMFM-88 and GMFM-66 scores significantly increased, by $4.32{\pm}4.04$ and $2.41{\pm}1.51%$, respectively, following the 8-week intervention. The change in the GMFM-66 score did not reflect a statistically significant difference in the GMFCS level. However, there was a statistically significant difference in the GMFM-88 score change in individuals at GMFCS Level III, the strength and spasticity of subjects at GMFCS Levels I-II did not significantly differ (p<0.05). The changes in the GMFM-66 scores for strength, SMC, range of motion (ROM), and spasticity significantly differed according to age (p<0.05) in children aged 36 months and older. Overall, there was a statistically significant difference in strength, SMC, and spasticity (p<0.05) before and after intensive short-term treatment. Conclusion: The 8-week short-term intensive care intervention improved the motor function score of study participants, emphasizing the need for early intervention and additional research in this area.

Effects of Whole Body Vibration Training on Lower Limb Muscle Thickness and Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy (전신 진동자극 훈련이 경직형 뇌성마비 아동의 하지 근 두께와 대동작 운동기능에 미치는 영향)

  • Lee, Won-Bin;Lee, Han-Suk;Park, Sun-Wook;Yoo, Jun-Ki
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.195-201
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    • 2019
  • PURPOSE: This study aimed to quantify the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) stimulation training on the muscle thickness and gross motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. METHODS: Twenty children diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy were assigned randomly to the Whole Body Vibration (WBV) group (n=10) and control group (n=10). The WBV group received vibration therapy including five different therapy, and the control group received only five general physiotherapy sessions. After 10 weeks of intervention, the muscle thickness was measured using ultrasound, and the Gross Motor Function D and E items were evaluated. RESULTS: After the intervention, both groups showed a significant increase in muscle thickness and gross motor function (p<.05). The WBV group showed a significant increase in the quadriceps femoris and tibialis anterior muscles compared to the control group, whereas no significant increase in the gastrocnemius muscle was observed (p<.05). The WBV group showed significant improvement in the Gross Motor Function D and E scores compared to the control group (p<.05). CONCLUSION: WBV training may be a useful way of improving the lower extremity muscle strength in children with spastic cerebral palsy, which may help improve the gross motor function.

Relation between Gross Motor Function and Eating and Drinking Ability, Oral Motor Function in Cerebral palsy (뇌성마비 아동의 대동작 기능과 먹고 마시기 기능, 구강운동기능의 상관관계 연구)

  • Min, Kyoung-Chul;Moon, Yong-Seon;Seo, Sang-Min
    • Journal of Convergence for Information Technology
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    • v.11 no.8
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    • pp.168-175
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    • 2021
  • Goal of this study is to perform the correlation about Gross motor function, eating-drinking function, and oral motor function, to identify necessity for invervention of feeding disorders on severity of the function of children with cerebral palsy. Subjects were 61 children diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The subject were evaluated for oral motor function, feeding function by GMFCS, EDACS, OMAS. The results of this study showed a significant correlation between gross motor function, eating and drinking functions, and oral motor functions. That is, the more severe the deterioration of the motor function, the lower the functional level of eating and drinking and oral motor function deterioration. In evaluating and treating the eating activity of children with cerebral palsy through this study, it seems necessary to check the eating and drinking function and oral motor function according to the gross motor function.