Effects of Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise on Motor Function and Activities for Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2021.01.012
- VernacularTitle:水中运动治疗对脑性瘫痪儿童青少年运动功能和活动效果的系统评价与Meta分析
- Author:
Yao CUI
1
;
Dun-wu XIAO
1
;
Lin DING
2
;
Fu-bing QIU
3
;
Fang CONG
1
;
Zhuo-ying QIU
4
Author Information
1. Capital Medical University School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Beijing 100068, China
2. Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030032, China
3. Shenzhen University Department of Physical Education, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
4. China Academy of ICF, Weifang, Shandong 261000, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy;
aquatic therapeutic exercise;
motor function;
activities;
quality of life;
meta-analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2021;27(1):79-92
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the intervention effects of aquatic therapeutic exercise on functioning and quality of life for children and youth with cerebral palsy within framework of World Health Organization Family International Classifications using systematic review. Methods:Literatures were retrieved and reviewed from the databases of Cochrane Library, PEDro, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Knowledge, Web of Science, OVID, EBSCO, CMCI, CNKI, Wangfang and VIP until May, 2020. The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about aquatic therapeutic exercise for children and youth with cerebral palsy for functioning were systematically reviewed. The data were analyzed with RevMan 5.3. Results:Nine RCTs were selected, including 162 children and youth. The score of Gross Motor Function Measure improved significantly after aquatic exercise (WMD = 6.31, 95 %CI 2.57 to 10.06, P < 0.001), as well as daily activities and quality of life. Conclusion:Aquatic therapeutic exercise can help improve the gross motor function of children and youth with cerebral palsy, and has positive effects on function of activity and quality of life.
