The effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on cerebral palsy children’s static and dynamic trunk balance: case series

• Published in: Journal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 771 - 774
• Main Authors: Ko, Jooyeon, Shin, Ji-won, Song, Gui-bin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 2017
• Subjects: Case Study; Cerebral palsy; Neck and trunk stabilization; Tunk balance; Neck and trunk stabilization; Cerebral palsy; Tunk balance
• ISSN: 0915-5287; 2187-5626
• DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.771

[Purpose] The purpose of this case series was to examination the effects of trunk and neck stabilization exercise on the static, dynamic trunk balance abilities of children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] The study included 11 school aged children diagnosed with paraplegia due to a premature birth. Each child engaged in exercise treatments twice per week for eight weeks; each treatment lasted for 45 minutes. After conducting a preliminary assessment, exercise treatments were designed based on each child’s level of functioning. Another assessment was conducted after the eight weeks of treatment. [Results] The Trunk Control Measurement Scale evaluation showed that the exercise treatments had a significant effect on static sitting balance, selective movement control, dynamic reaching, and total Trunk Control Measurement Scale scores. [Conclusion] The results indicate that neck and trunk stabilization exercises that require children’s active participation are helpful for improving static and dynamic balance ability among children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.