Effect of Body Weight Support Training on Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:减重步行训练在脑瘫康复中的应用
- Author:
Zhenhui SU
;
Lijun LIU
;
Shuguang XIAO
;
Daili QI
;
Yueqin LIU
;
Huijia ZHANG
;
Paoqiu WANG
;
Liwei CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
body weight support training, cerebral palsy, walking ability, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(9):827-828
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of the body weight support training (BWST) on walking ability of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods 50 children with CP were divided into the BWST group （n=30） and control group（n=20）. All cases were treated with physical therapy, but the BWST group were added with BWST. The scores of D and E dimensions of the Gross Motor Function Measure Scale (GMFM) were used to assess the walking ability before and after the treatment, respectively. Results The scores of D and E dimensions of GMFM improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.01), and that of the BWST group improved more than control group （P＜0.05）. Conclusion BWST can facilitate the recovery of the walking ability after cerebral palsy.
