Effect of Occupational Therapy on Upper Limb Function in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Paralysis
- VernacularTitle:婴幼儿偏瘫型脑瘫患儿上肢作业治疗临床疗效分析
- Author:
Yuexian ZUO
;
Aixia LI
;
Guilin MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hemiplegic cerebral paralysis, occupational therapy, upper limb function, early treatment, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2010;16(11):1070-1071
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical effect of occupational therapy on upper limb function in children with hemiplegic cerebral paralysis. Methods38 cases with hemiplegic cerebral spastic paralysis who were 6～36 months old accepted upper limb occupational therapy. The clinical effects on affected limb were evaluated. ResultsThe function of affected limb, including their hands improved after treatment (P<0.01). The incidence of cure was the most in group aged <12 month, the least in 24～36 month group, and it was different among various age groups (P<0.05). ConclusionOccupational therapy can improve the upper limb function of children with hemiplegic cerebral paralysis, especially in those earlier than 1 year age.
