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KMID : 0608320150220040079
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Physical Therapy Korea
2015 Volume.22 No. 4 p.79 ~ p.86
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Trunk Stabilization Exercise Using a Both Sides Utilized Ball in Children With Spastic Diplegia: Case Study
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Sim Yon-Ju
Kim Jeong-Soo
Yi Chung-Hwi
Cynn Heon-seock
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Abstract
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This study examined the effects of trunk stabilization exercise on balance and trunk control in children with spastic diplegia. Four children with ambulatory spastic diplegia participated in the trunk stabilization exercise program using a Both Sides Utilized (BOSU) ball, 30 minutes a day, two times a week for eight weeks. Outcome variables included the pediatric balance scale, trunk control movement scale and multifidus thickness using ultrasound image. After trunk stabilization exercise, there was statistically no significant improvement in pediatric balance scale, trunk control movement scale and multifidus thickness. However, individual outcomes were observed with some positive changes. Balance, trunk control movement, and thickness of multifidus were found to be improved. Trunk stabilization exercise using a BOSU ball could improve trunk control and increase the thickness of multifidus in children with spastic diplegia. Further investigation is needed to evaluate subjects according to type of cerebral palsy and to understand the relationship between postural control and gait.
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KEYWORD
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Balance, Cerebral palsy, Multifidus, Postural control, Trunk stabilization
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