Effects of Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Upper-extremity Function of Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
;
(12): 95-96, 2006.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-973603
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.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year:
2006
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