Effects of Body Weight Support Training on Walking for Children with Cerebral Palsy
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.03.012
- VernacularTitle:减重步行训练对脑性瘫痪患儿步行功能的效果
- Author:
Weihua CHEN
;
Xiong SONG
;
Linxia ZOU
;
Xiaomiao LIN
;
Lixing YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cerebral palsy, body weight support training, biofeedback, walking, gross motor function, rehabilitation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(3):250-251
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effects of body weight support training on walking ability of children with cerebral palsy. Methods 40 cases were divided into observation group (n=20) and control group (n=20). All the children accepted rehabilitation therapy based on Bobath approach and biofeedback, while those of observation group accepted body weight support training in addition, for 2 months. They were assessed with Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) D and E dimension before and after treatment. Results Both the scores of D and E dimension significantly improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Body weight support training can further improve the walking ability in children with cerebral palsy.
