Effects of task-oriented training on mobility function in children with cerebral palsy

摘要: BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Improvement in mobility function has been the primary goal rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. Few studies have examined effectiveness task-oriented strength training for The purpose this study was to examine effects on STUDY DESIGN: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial pre-training and post-training evaluations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten palsy (GMFCS levels I-III) were randomly assigned an experimental group (N = 5) or control 5). Mobility assessed using Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) Timed "Up Go" (TUG) test. Participants received conventional physical therapy focused improving walking balance through facilitation normalization movement patterns. experiment strengthening lower extremities practicing functional tasks similar those child performs during daily activities. RESULTS: After 5-week period there significant improvements dimension D (p 0.009), E 0.009) GMFM. significantly reduced time taken complete TUG 0.017). CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE: This supports efficacy findings demonstrate that application a program is linked positive outcomes. results suggest may benefit from program. Further larger sample longer post-intervention follow-up are necessary document long-term participation programs population.