Application of Elastic Bandage in Cerebral Palsy with Knee Hyperextension

VernacularTitle:应用弹性绷带治疗脑性瘫痪患儿膝过伸的初步研究
Author: Tianming LUAN ; Yanping FAN ; Hui LI ; Beibei KANG ; Shiling ZHANG ; Zhihai LV ; Zhimei JIANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: cerebral palsy, elastic bandage, knee hyperextension, range of motion, gross motor function
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(6):577-579
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the application of elastic bandage in cerebral palsy with knee hyperextension. Methods 20 spastic diplegia children were radomly divided into control group and experimental group with 10 cases in each group. Both of them received conventional rehabilitation, including exercise therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. The experimental group worn elastic bandages additionally when orthostatic walk preparing and walking training. The knee range of motion (ROM), D and E zones of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) were evaluated before and 3 months after treatment. Results The ROM decreased, and the score of GMFM increased after treatment in both groups (P<0.01), especially in the experimental group (P<0.01). Conclusion The elastic bandage can improve the knee function and the gross motor function of cerebral palsy children with knee hyperextension.