Effect of Task-oriented Training and Neurodevelopmental Treatment on the Sitting Posture in Children with Cerebral Palsy

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 323 - 325
• Main Authors: Ro, Hyolyun, Lee, Daehee, Choi, Munhee
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2011
• Subjects: Sitting posture; Spastic diplegia; Task-oriented training
• ISSN: 0915-5287; 2187-5626; 2187-5626
• DOI: 10.1589/jpts.23.323

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of task-oriented training and neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) on the sitting posture of children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects] The subjects were 10 children with spastic diplegia and cerebral palsy due to premature birth. [Methods] The control group (n=5) received NDT and the experimental group (n=5) received the task oriented approach to improve sitting balance control, 5 times per week for 6 weeks. Sitting posture was assessed the gross motor functional measure (GMFM), and electromyography (EMG) pre and post intervention. [Results] GMFM and right rectus abdominis activities showed no significant differences in either treatment. The activity strength of the left rectus abdominis, right and left erector muscles significantly increased in both groups. With regard to the difference in the GMFM and EMG between the experiment and control groups, there was no difference. [Conclusion] The results of this study suggest that the method of task-oriented training and neurodevelopmental treatment for muscle vitalization both improved the sitting posture of children with cerebral palsy.