Improved Hand Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy With Repeat Doses of Augmented Pediatric Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512515296p1-7512515296p1
Author(s):  
Heather Roberts ◽  
Angela Shierk ◽  
Arianne Joy V. Alfonso ◽  
Mauricio R. Delgado ◽  
Paul Yeatts
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Upward Trend ◽  
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy ◽  
Bimanual Performance ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Primary Author ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Date Presented 04/13/21 Children with unilateral cerebral palsy participating in repeat doses of pediatric constraint-induced movement therapy camp augmented with the Hocoma Armeo®Spring demonstrated significant improvements in hand function and bimanual performance for both doses and showed a generalized upward trend in hand function over time. Primary Author and Speaker: Heather Roberts Additional Authors and Speakers: Sara P. Johnston, David Plutschack

scholarly journals Upper limb therapy in children with cerebral palsy (CP) – The Pirate Group

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Marta Pawlak ◽  
Beata Wnuk ◽  
Daniela Kowalicka ◽  
Aleksandra Rosłoniec
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Movement Therapy ◽  
Limb Function ◽  
Upper Limb Function ◽  
Constraint Induced Movement Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Bimanual Training ◽  
Spastic Hemiplegia

Abstract Introduction: Children with cerebral palsy (CP) in the form of spastic hemiplegia experience numerous difficulties concerning an affected upper limb such as reaching for objects, gripping or manipulating them. These limitations affect their everyday activity. Conducting an effective and simultaneously an interesting therapy aimed at meeting the child’s individual needs and improving upper limb function is a challenge for a physiotherapist. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of upper limb therapy carried out within the project titled “The Pirate Group” based on Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and Bimanual Training (BIT) conducted in a specially arranged environment. Material and methods: The research included 16 children with CP in the form of spastic hemiplegia. Mean age of the study participants was 4.23 years. The children underwent a two-week Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) combined with Bimanual Training (BIT). In order to evaluate the effects of the therapy, each child underwent the Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) prior to the therapy and after its completion. Results: Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference (p<0.05) between the results of AHA prior to and after the therapy (t(14)=9.12, p<0.0001). An improvement in the affected upper limb function was noted in all the children participating in the research. Conclusions: The project titled “The Pirate Group”, based on CIMT and BIT is an effective therapeutic intervention which improves spontaneous activity of the affected upper limb in children with hemiplegia.

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