Features of Respiratory Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy and Effects of Hydrotherapy(review)
- VernacularTitle:脑瘫儿童呼吸功能特点及水疗的作用
- Author:
Wenzhe HAO
;
Weihong WU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
children, cerebral palsy, respiration, hydrotherapy, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(10):948-950
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Compared with normal children,the children with cerebral palsy are different in respiratory movement and respiratory function,showing a less concordant in respiratory muscles,abnormal thoracic cage,disturbance in ventilation and air exchange,decreased compliance,changed distribution in muscle fiber types,and so on.Dynamic and static lung volumes have also changed.Pronunciation and oxygen uptake are involved for the respiratory disturbance too.Hydrotherapy is an effective training in improving respiratory function,proper temperature can reduce respiratory muscular tension,hydrostatic pressure provides extensive stimulation of the exteroceptors and proprioceptors.This is expected to improve coordination,respiration,and related functions such as eating and speaking.
