Effects of Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Upper-extremity Function of Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- VernacularTitle:强制性诱导运动疗法对偏瘫型脑瘫患儿上肢功能的影响
- Author:
Hai-xia MA
;
Xiao-xi LI
;
Lin SANG
;
Hongying LI
;
Yali YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), cerebral palsy (CP), upper-extremity, function
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2006;12(2):95-96
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of a modified version of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on upper-extremity function of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.Methods22 patients were divided randomly into treatment group (n=10) and control group (n=12). Cases of control group received routine rehabilitation therapy, otherwise, those of treatment group were treated with CIMT. It involved restraining the unimpaired extremity with a restraining-instrument, and having the child engage in activities with the involved extremity 4 hours a day for 2 months repeatedly. Before and after treatment, affected upper-extremity function of all children were assessed with the Fine Motor Function Measure (FMFM) scale.ResultsThe fine motor function of all children in two groups improved significantly(P<0.05), but effect of treatment group was better than that of control group (P<0.05).ConclusionThe treatment of CIMT can improve upper-extremity function of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
