REHAB FUN: an assistive technology in neurological motor disorders rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy

This study provides an overview of the recent literature regarding the assessment methods of the functional state of the locomotor system in children with cerebral palsy. The objective methods of quantitative assessment of motor disorders in cerebral palsy are presented, including the measurement of stability, biomechanical assessment of walking, and video analysis of movements. The influence of the cognitive load on the ability to maintain the vertical posture in children with cerebral palsy as well as the changes in the stability of the vertical posture with closed eyes were observed. Changes in the walking parameters with an increase in the speed were also recorded in children with cerebral palsy. Methods that assess hand motion in children with cerebral palsy include tests involving the moving of objects, tests for speed assessment in joint movements, and video analysis of motions. The methods and tests for such an evaluation require to be valid and reliable, allowing an objective assessment of the severity of motor disorders in cerebral palsy.

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Psychophysical rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy in the conditions of adaptive horseback riding

Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports) ◽

10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2020.3(123).03 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 20-24

Author(s):

G. Boyko ◽

L. Voloshko

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Motor Development ◽

Muscle Relaxation ◽

Mental States ◽

Motor Disorders ◽

Horseback Riding ◽

Formative Experiment ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

The article analyzes the results of a pedagogical experiment to assess the effectiveness of the technology of using adaptive horseback riding in the psychophysical rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. A declarative pedagogical experiment was conducted, which consisted in determining the specifics of motor disorders of children with CP. Based on the obtained data, the pedagogical technology of using adaptive riding in the process of psychophysical rehabilitation and correction of motor disorders of children with CP is scientifically substantiated, developed and implemented in the formative experiment. The main provisions of pedagogical technology are implemented in the system of correctional classes for children with CP by adaptive riding. Technology is personality-oriented, because the main value guideline is the child's personality, motives, needs, interests, potential and abilities. A specific subject of the presented pedagogical technology is a horse, which is: as a subject of influence on the child's personality, which is provided by establishing psychological contact between the child with the CP and the animal; as a means of therapeutic effect (thermal effect, muscle relaxation, rhythm regulation, means of reducing spastic manifestations of CP, means of expanding the scope of voluntary movements, reducing mental stress, regulation of mental states of children with CP, etc.). According to the style of interaction, the proposed technology is a cooperation based on the principles of optimizing the relationship of all parties involved in the process of psychophysical development and correction of motor disorders of children with CP in terms of adaptive riding. The purpose of the presented technology is to create optimal conditions for psychophysical development and correction of motor disorders of children with CP, expanding the scope of their activities, increasing confidence in their own abilities, improving the quality of life. It is proved that the application of the presented experimental technology has a positive effect on psychophysical and motor development, the ability of children with CP, improves their quality of life.

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Correction Posture Tapping Meningkatkan Kemampuan Gerak Fungsional Anak Cerebral Palsy

Jurnal Keterapian Fisik ◽

10.37341/jkf.v5i2.222 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 132-138

Author(s):

Bambang Trisnowiyanto ◽

Tri Budi Santoso

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Data Processing ◽

Brain Damage ◽

Functional Ability ◽

Metabolic Disorders ◽

Body Shape ◽

The Body ◽

Body Posture ◽

Motor Disorders ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a collection of motor disorders caused by brain damage that occur before, during or after birth which can be caused by many factors such as, congenital, genetic, inflation, infection and poisoning during pregnancy, trauma and metabolic disorders. Children with cerebral palsy will mostly have problems with posture. Muscular spasticity found in CP children is not only found in the muscles of the limbs but also the muscles forming posture (body posture), the condition of the body shape of children with CP will be exacerbated by the omission of postures that are not functional. Taping provides convenience in initiating motion, to help people with CP be able to move easily. The objectives of this study is to determine the effect of giving correction posture taping to the ability of motion of cerebral palsy children. Methods: The design in this study is a quasi experiment with a pretest and posttest design. The research will be conducted on the CP community in Yogyakarta, namely the Wahana Cerebral Palsy Family (WKCP) for 8 weeks. The research instrument used in this study was a blank check on the basic functional ability of GMFM. Results: After getting treatment in the form of Correction Posture Taping for 8 consecutive weeks, there was an increase in the functional ability of motion during sleep by 5.1385 with P = 0.000 (α <0.05), when seated by 1.0254 with P = 0.000 (α<0.05), when crawling by 0.44 with P = 0.000 (α <0.05), when standing and walking by 0.6523 with P= 0.000 (α <0.05), when crawling by 0.32 with P = 0.000 (α <0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results of research and the results of data processing, there is the effect of posture taping correction on the functional ability of children with cerebral palsy.

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Management of the motor disorders of children with cerebral palsy, 2nd edition

Archives of Disease in Childhood ◽

10.1136/adc.2004.060897 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 90 (6) ◽

pp. 657-658 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S M Wallis

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Motor Disorders ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

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Management of the Motor Disorders of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics ◽

10.1097/01241398-198505000-00025 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 370

Author(s):

David Scrutton ◽

J. B. Lippincott ◽

Eugene E. Bleck

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Motor Disorders ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

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Assistive technology for promoting adaptive skills of children with cerebral palsy: ten cases evaluation

Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology ◽

10.1080/17483107.2018.1467972 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 489-502 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Fabrizio Stasolla ◽

Alessandro O. Caffò ◽

Viviana Perilli ◽

Adele Boccasini ◽

Rita Damiani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Assistive Technology ◽

Adaptive Skills ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy

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Implementation of virtual reality based treatment of motor disorders in children with cerebral palsy

Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija ◽

10.5937/specedreh20-32018 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 109-126

Author(s):

Šaša Stanisavljević ◽

Goran Nedović

Keyword(s):

Virtual Reality ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Selection Criteria ◽

Motor Disorders ◽

Interactive Simulation ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Wide Range ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Scientific Papers ◽

Therapeutic Procedures

Introduction. Virtual reality is a computer-generated interactive simulation of reality that provides a wide range of possibilities for creating a beneficial therapeutic program. The use of virtual reality systems in the rehabilitation of motor disorders in children with cerebral palsy is relatively recent. Objective. Accordingly, the aim of this review is to establish the level of effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions based on virtual reality systems in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy, based on the available literature. Methods. The initial search identified 63 scientific papers (research reports). By applying the selection criteria, nine papers were selected that met the given criteria and thus entered the further process of analysis. During the analysis, special attention was paid to: the outcomes of therapeutic procedures (the achieved results); and the analysis of the selection criteria of virtual reality systems to be used in the rehabilitation and accessibility of these systems for commercial and clinical applications. Results. Contradictory results have been found based on the analysis of the levels of effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions. In addition to studies that testify to the unequivocally positive effects of the application of virtual reality in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy, there are also those in which it is evident that this effect is absent. Conclusion. The general conclusion of this paper is that virtual reality systems have great potential for application in the field of rehabilitation of motor disorders, but also that this area is still not sufficiently researched and requires further engagement to go one step further to justify or challenge their application.

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