Role of Swimming in Rehabilitation to School-age Children with Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:游泳对学龄期脑瘫儿童的康复作用
- Author:
Chuyang LI
;
Qi LIANG
;
Xiaohui HOU
;
Yu WAN
;
Xiaodong YANG
;
Wei LIU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, swimming, Halliwick swimming method, school-age, motor, balance
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(7):626-628
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of swimming on school-age children with cerebral palsy. MethodsHalliwick swimming method was used in swimming group (n=16), while the control group (n=15) received routine training. Before and after training, they were assessed with the Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88) and the Berg Balance Scale. ResultsMost of the swimming group mastered swimming skills. The total scores of GMFM-88 and the Berg Balance Scale scores improved significantly in the swimming group (P<0.05), but not significantly in the control group (P>0.05) after training. ConclusionHalliwick technique is an effective way to learn swimming for school-age children with cerebral palsy. There is certain effect of swimming on motor function, especially on the balance functions.
