scholarly journals Correlation between Pediatric Balance Scale and Functional Test in Children with Cerebral Palsy

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 849-853 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália de A. C. Duarte ◽  
Luanda André Collange Grecco ◽  
Renata Calhes Franco ◽  
Nelci Zanon ◽  
Cláudia Santos Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Functional Test ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Designing a tangible solution to encourage playful hand usage for children with cerebral palsy

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Mittag ◽  
Regina Leiss ◽  
Katharina Lorenz ◽  
Dagmar Siebold
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Support System ◽  
Functional Test ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Affected Side ◽  
Motivational Support ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Unilateral Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Arm Function ◽  
Inertial Measurements

AbstractChildren with unilateral cerebral palsy (CCP) benefit from intensive training with the affected side. The SHArKi project strives for a motivational support system, using wristbands with inertial measurements units (IMU) to measure arm function, providing biofeedback as well as motivating stimuli. To consider finger and wrist movements as well, this paper covers concepts for a tangible solution and its first implementation including the gamification development. Finalizations of the demonstrator, an overall functional test as well as concluding feedback from CCP are pending.

scholarly journals Pilot study of a targeted dance class for physical rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 205031211667092 ◽  
Author(s):  
Citlali López-Ortiz ◽  
Tara Egan ◽  
Deborah J Gaebler-Spira
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Class Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Dance Class ◽  
Balance Scale ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Classical Ballet

Introduction: This pilot study evaluates the effects of a targeted dance class utilizing classical ballet principles for rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy on balance and upper extremity control. Methods: Twelve children with cerebral palsy (ages 7–15 years) with Gross Motor Function Classification scores II–IV participated in this study and were assigned to either a control group or targeted dance class group. Targeted dance class group participated in 1-h classes three times per week in a 4-week period. The Pediatric Balance Scale and the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test were administered before, after, and 1 month after the targeted dance class. Results: Improvements in the Pediatric Balance Scale were present in the targeted dance class group in before versus after and before versus 1 month follow-up comparisons (p-value = 0.0088 and p-value = 0.019, respectively). The Pediatric Balance Scale changes were not significant in the control group. The Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test did not reach statistical differences in either group. Conclusion: Classical ballet as an art form involves physical training, musical accompaniment, social interactions, and emotional expression that could serve as adjunct to traditional physical therapy. This pilot study demonstrated improvements in balance control. A larger study with a more homogeneous sample is warranted.

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