Effect of Motomed Gracile on Function of Lower Limbs in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:智能运动训练系统结合综合康复训练对痉挛型脑瘫下肢功能的疗效观察
- Author:
Min SHEN
;
Zeping LI
;
Yan CUI
;
Lihong KANG
;
Zhijiao XIE
;
Xuehua YAO
;
Qiuyan GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Motomed Gracile, cerebral palsy, rehabilitation, muscle strength, tension of muscle, spasm
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(9):828-829
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of Motomed Gracile on spastic cerebral palsy. Methods 48 cerebral palsy children were divided into two groups: intervention group (n=24) and control group (n=24). The children in the control group accepted comprehensive rehabilitation, while the children in the intervention group were trained with Motomed Gracile in addition. They were evaluated with Ashworth Assessment and manual muscle testing (MMT) 6 months after treatment. Results The scores of intervention group improved more significantly than those in control group （P<0.05）. Conclusion Motomed Gracile can facilitate the recovery of children with spastic cerebral palsy.
