Effects of Neuromuscular Activation Training on Balance and Walking in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2016.03.016
- VernacularTitle:神经肌肉激活技术对偏瘫型脑性瘫痪患儿平衡及步行能力的效果
- Author:
Renhua Lü
;
Xiaojie LI
;
Yanping FAN
;
Yang Lü
;
Ying SUN
;
Beibei KANG
;
Xinyang ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy;
hemiplegia;
neuromuscular activation training;
gross motor function;
balance;
walking
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2016;22(3):310-313
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of neuromuscular activation (Neurac) training on balance and walking in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Methods 30 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy from March to October, 2015 were divided into observation group (n=15) and control group (n=15). Both groups received routine rehabilitation, while the observation group received 30-minute Neurac training in addition, 5 times a week, for 3 months. They were assessed with D and E domains of Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GM-FM-88), balance of Fugl-Meyer Assessment and footprints analysis before and after treatment. Results The scores of D and E domains of GMFM-88 and balance of Fugl-Meyer Assessment, and the step length, step width and velocity improved in both groups after training (t>7.31, P<0.001), especially in the observation group (t>2.08, P<0.05). Conclusion Neuroac training can further promote the recovery of gross motor function, balance and walking in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
