Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Effectiveness of Task Oriented Circuit Training on Functional Mobility and Balance in Cerebral Palsy


Affiliations
1 M. M. Institute Of Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation, Mullana, Ambala, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Purpose: The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of task related circuit training on functional mobility and balance in children with spastic diplegic type of cerebral palsy.

Methodology: This was an experimental study of 30 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy having a GMFM level of I or II. All the subjects were enrolled in an identical subgroup and divided into two equal groups (15 patient in each group) one experimental and another control group. Experimental group did task oriented circuit training while control group performed conventional exercise program. We assessed the Functional mobility of lower extremity and balance of all patients by Timed Up and Go test and Pediatric balance scale respectively.

Results: Result shows that both the groups improved significantly but task oriented circuit training group improved more than the conventional training group.

Conclusions: This study suggests that task oriented circuit training is more effective as compared to the conventional training for the functional mobility and balance in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children.

 


Keywords

Task Oriented Training, Circuit Training, Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation, Mobility, Balance
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Martin Bax, Murray Goldstein, Peter Rosenbaum, Alan Leviton, Nigel Paneth. Proposed definition and classification of cerebral palsy. Developmental Med and Child neurology April 2005; 47:571-576.

  • Karen W. Krigger. Cerebral palsy: An Overview. American Family Physician 2006 January 1; 73: 91-100.

  • Peter Rosenbaum, Nigel Paneth, Murray Goldstein, Alan Leviton. A report: the definition and classification of cerebral palsy 2006 April.

  • K L Andrew, S Bet Paterson, S. Jeffery. Cerebral palsy. The lancet. 2004 May 15; 363:1619-1631.

  • Christina Andersson. Adults with cerebral palsy: a survey describing problems, needs, and resources, with special emphasis on locomotion. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 2001; 43:76-82.

  • Tishya A.L. Wren, Susan Rethlefsen, Robert M. Kay. Prevalence of specific gait abnormalities in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Orthop 2005; 25:79-83.

  • Weisz S. Studies in equilibrium reactions. J Nerv Ment Dis 1938; 88:150-162.

  • Gad Alan, Alon F. Leritt, Patricia A. Mc Corthy. Functional electric stimulation enhancement of upper extremity functional recovery during stroke Rehabilitation: A pilot study. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2007; 21 (3): 1-9.

  • Norine Foley, Robert Teasell, Jeffrey Jutai, Sanjit Bhogal, Elizabeth Kruger, Cauraugh and Kim. Upper Extremity Interventions: The Evidence- Based Review of Stroke Rehabilitation reviews current practices in stroke rehabilitation 2011; 24-28.

  • Marjolin Ketelaar, Adri Vermeer, Paul JM Helders. Effects of functional therapy program on motor abilities of children with cerebral palsy. Physical Therapy 2001 Sept.; 81(9).

  • Alison Cargeeg, A.M. Blackmore, Scott Phillips. Effects of circuit training for adolescents and young adults with spastic diplegia. The centre of cerebral palsy.

  • Rutherford OM. Muscular coordination and strength training: implications for injury rehabilitation. Sports Med 1988; 5:196-202.

  • Elizabeth N Williams, Sara G Carroll. Investigation of the timed up and go test in children. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology 2005; 47:518-524.Johnson P. The acquisition of skill: The psychology of human movement. Orlando: Academic press; 1984: 215-224.

  • Franjoine MR, Gunther JS, Taylor MJ. Pediatric balance scale: a modified version of the berg balance scale for the school age child with mild to moderate motor impairment. Pediatr Phys Ther. 2003; 15(2):114-28.

  • Stacie B. Barnes, Keith W. Whinnery. Effects of functional mobility skills training for young students with physical disabilities. Exceptional Children 2002; 68(3):313-324.

  • Magill RA. Motor learning. Concepts and applications, fifth ed. Boston: McGraw Hill; 1998.

  • Buchner DM, Larson EB, Wagner EH et al. Evidence for a nonlinear relationship between leg and gait speed. Age Ageing 1996; 25:386-91.

  • Schumway Cook A, Woolacott MH. Motor control theory and practical application. 2nd ed. Lippincott Williams and Williams.

  • Charles J. Gorden Am. Development of Hand Ann Bimanual intensive therapy (HABIT) for improving bimanual coordination in children with Hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Dev Med child Neural. 2006; 48: 931-936.

  • Carr JH, Shepherd RB. Neurological rehabilitation. Optimizing motor performance. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann; 1988.


Abstract Views: 1148

PDF Views: 0




  • Effectiveness of Task Oriented Circuit Training on Functional Mobility and Balance in Cerebral Palsy

Abstract Views: 1148  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

Chandan Kumar
M. M. Institute Of Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation, Mullana, Ambala, India
Shina Kataria
M. M. Institute Of Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation, Mullana, Ambala, India

Abstract


Purpose: The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of task related circuit training on functional mobility and balance in children with spastic diplegic type of cerebral palsy.

Methodology: This was an experimental study of 30 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy having a GMFM level of I or II. All the subjects were enrolled in an identical subgroup and divided into two equal groups (15 patient in each group) one experimental and another control group. Experimental group did task oriented circuit training while control group performed conventional exercise program. We assessed the Functional mobility of lower extremity and balance of all patients by Timed Up and Go test and Pediatric balance scale respectively.

Results: Result shows that both the groups improved significantly but task oriented circuit training group improved more than the conventional training group.

Conclusions: This study suggests that task oriented circuit training is more effective as compared to the conventional training for the functional mobility and balance in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children.

 


Keywords


Task Oriented Training, Circuit Training, Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation, Mobility, Balance

References