Research Article

Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy

Volume: 9 Number: 3 December 19, 2022
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Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate that if upper limb visual feedback training added to the usual therapy was effective on upper limb functions in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Thirty-eight children with cerebral palsy (4-18 years) participated in the study. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups. Study group (n=19, mean age 8.50±3.40, 53% female) received visual feedback training plus usual therapy twice a week for 8 weeks, 16 sessions in total, while control group (n=19, mean age 10.60±3.80, 42% female) received only usual therapy. The participants’ Gross Motor Function Classification System levels were between I-III and spasticity levels were between ‘0’ to ‘1+’ according to Modified Ashworth Scale. Upper limb range of motion (ROM), grip and pinch strength, hand skills (Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT)), and functional abilities (Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ)) were assessed before and after treatment. Results: The change amount in shoulder flexion (p=0.004) and abduction (p=0.01), supination (p=0.019) and wrist flexion (p=0.004) and extension (p=0.00) ROM values; bilateral MMDT scores (p=0.003) were statistically significantly improved in study group compared to control group. Conclusion: Adding visual feedback training to the usual therapy program of children with cerebral palsy was found to be effective in some outcome measurements such as upper limb ROM and hand skills. In the long-term rehabilitation process, this new training method may be an alternative additive option for children, families, and physiotherapists.

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Supporting Institution

Scientific Research Project Committee of Marmara University

Project Number

SAG-C-YLP-150218-0046

Thanks

These funds were used primarily for the purchasing of the equipment. This fund provider had no role in the study design, data collection, analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 19, 2022

Submission Date

February 12, 2021

Acceptance Date

October 25, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 9 Number: 3

APA
Sarı, D. M., & Kuru, T. (2022). Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 9(3), 179-188. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.878969
AMA
1.Sarı DM, Kuru T. Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2022;9(3):179-188. doi:10.15437/jetr.878969
Chicago
Sarı, Dilara Merve, and Tuğba Kuru. 2022. “Upper Limb Training Using Visual Feedback for Children With Cerebral Palsy”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 9 (3): 179-88. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.878969.
EndNote
Sarı DM, Kuru T (December 1, 2022) Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 9 3 179–188.
IEEE
[1]D. M. Sarı and T. Kuru, “Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy”, Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 179–188, Dec. 2022, doi: 10.15437/jetr.878969.
ISNAD
Sarı, Dilara Merve - Kuru, Tuğba. “Upper Limb Training Using Visual Feedback for Children With Cerebral Palsy”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation 9/3 (December 1, 2022): 179-188. https://doi.org/10.15437/jetr.878969.
JAMA
1.Sarı DM, Kuru T. Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2022;9:179–188.
MLA
Sarı, Dilara Merve, and Tuğba Kuru. “Upper Limb Training Using Visual Feedback for Children With Cerebral Palsy”. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, vol. 9, no. 3, Dec. 2022, pp. 179-88, doi:10.15437/jetr.878969.
Vancouver
1.Dilara Merve Sarı, Tuğba Kuru. Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation. 2022 Dec. 1;9(3):179-88. doi:10.15437/jetr.878969

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