The Effect of Meridian Massage on Muscle Power, ROM, and ADL in Persons with Cerebral Palsy.
- Author:
Mi Jung OH
1
;
Kyong Hee CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Dongeui University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Meridians massage;
Muscle power;
Range of motion;
Activities of daily living;
Cerebral palsy persons
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living*;
Cerebral Palsy*;
Gravitation;
Humans;
Massage*;
Nursing;
Range of Motion, Articular
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2003;10(1):68-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study analyzed the effects of meridian massage on the muscle power, ROM, and ADL in persons with cerebral palsy. METHOD: A non-equivalent pre-test/post-test design was used. The data were collected from August to October, 2000 from 10 persons with cerebral palsy (a control group of 5 and an experimental group of 5). Muscle power was evaluated with the Brunnstrom-Dennen gravity test, ROM with a goniometer, and ADL with a self developed ADL scale. T-test, repeated measure ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. RESULT: The results are; 1. For muscle power, both time series group difference (F=10.66, p=0.000) and the total period group difference (F=72.67, p=0.000) were significant between the two groups. 2. ROM was not significantly different between the two groups. 3. For ADL, both time series group difference (F=7.09, p=0.001) and total period group difference (F=35.99, p=0.000) were significant between the two groups. CONCLUSION: Overall, this study shows that Meridian massage is effective for muscle power, ROM, and ADL in persons with cerebral palsy Person. So it can be used to develope effective nursing programs to improve the function of motion of persons with cerebral palsy.
