Correlation between selective motor control and upper extremity function in children with hemiparesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1709-1712
Author(s):  
Radwa Gomaa Abd El-Aziz Said ◽  
Amira M. Abd- Elmonem ◽  
Maya G. Aly
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Control ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Selective Control ◽  
Upper Extremity Function ◽  
Positive Significant Correlation

Background: Impairedselective motor control is a common problem in children with hemiparesis; it interferes with upper extremity function and grip strength of the affected side. Aim: To study the relationship between selective motor control and upper extremity function in children with hemiparesis. Methods: This study included a convenient sample of 48 children with hemiparesis (age; four to eight years). The test of arm selective control, quality of upper extremity skill test, and hand held dynamometers were used to assess the selective motor control, upper extremityfunction and hand grip strength respectively. Results: The results showed positive significant correlation (p> 0.05) between test of arm selective control with upper extremityfunction (r=0.85) and hand grip strength (r=0.77). Moreover, there was positive significant correlation between upper extremityfunction and hand grip strength (r=0.72). Conclusion: Selective motor control is positively correlated with upper extremityfunction and hand grip strength in children with hemiparesis. The results help in the development of appropriate treatment programs for the rehabilitation of children with hemiplegia. Keywords: Cerebral palsy; Hand grip strength; Selective motor control; Unilateral cerebral palsy; Upper extremity function.

scholarly journals Comparative Study Between the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Pressure Garment on Secondary Upper Extremity Lymphedema and Quality of Life Following Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 153473541984727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed A. Tantawy ◽  
Walid K. Abdelbasset ◽  
Gopal Nambi ◽  
Dalia M. Kamel
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Hand Grip

Background: Breast cancer stands out among the most widely recognized forms of cancer among women. It has been observed that upper extremity lymphedema is one of the most risky and prevalent complication following breast cancer surgery that prompts functional impairment, psychological, and social problems. Purpose: To compare the effects of Kinesio taping and the application of the pressure garment on secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity. Methods: 66 women were randomly allocated to the Kinesio taping (KT) group (n=33) and pressure garment (PG) group (n=33). The KT group received Kinesio taping application (2 times per week for 3 weeks), while the PG group received pressure garment (20- 60 mmHg) for at least 15-18 hours per day for 3 weeks. The outcome measures were limb circumference, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index questionnaire (SPADI), hand grip strength, and quality of life at the baseline and end of intervention. Results: The sum of limb circumferences, SPADI, hand grip strength, and quality of life significantly improved after treatment in the KT group (P<0.05). While the PG group showed no significant improvement in SPADI, hand grip strength, physical, role, pain, and fatigue score p>0.05, while the sum of limb circumferences significantly decreased (P<0.05). Significant differences were observed between the KT and PG groups at the end of the intervention (P<0.05). Conclusion: KT had significant changes in limb circumference, SPADI, hand grip strength and overall quality of life than PG in the treatment of subjects diagnosed with lymphedema after mastectomy.

scholarly journals Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation on Upper Extremity Function among Children with Cerebral Palsy

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 391
Author(s):  
Hyun Jung Chang ◽  
Kyo Hun Ku ◽  
Young Sook Park ◽  
Jin Gee Park ◽  
Eun Sol Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Extremity Function ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Upper Extremity Function

Background: Deterioration in upper extremity function has been a common problem among children with cerebral palsy (CP). The present study evaluated the effects of virtual reality (VR)-based rehabilitation combined with conventional occupational therapy (COT) on upper extremity function and caregiver assistance among children with CP. Methods: Medical records of 17 children with CP who regularly participated in a rehabilitation program at Samsung Changwon Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Ten children received VR-based rehabilitation, which utilized RAPAEL Smart Kids and video games combined with COT. Seven children received COT alone, which was provided by a trained occupational therapist and focused on their upper extremities. Clinical outcomes were determined using the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI), which were administered before and 8 weeks after the first intervention session. Results: The smart glove (SG) group showed significant improvements in all QUEST domains and five PEDI domains (p < 0.05), whereas the COT group showed a significant change only in total QUEST scores. A comparison between both groups revealed that the SG group had significantly greater improvements in five QUEST domains and two PEDI domains (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Our results suggest that VR-based rehabilitation combined with COT may improve the upper extremity functions and decrease caregiver burden among children with CP.

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