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KMID : 1034620180080010035
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Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
2018 Volume.8 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.43
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Effects of Modified Constraint-induced Therapy on Upper Limb’s Function, Balance, and Walking in Cerebral palsy
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Ko Myung-Sook
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Abstract
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This study aimed to identify the effects of modified constraint-induced therapy (mCIMT) on upper limb’s function and walking in cerebral palsy. Study was carried out by using an ABA design with baseline, intervention, and follow-up phases. And a subject was a child with left hemiplegic cerebral palsy. The mCIMT with unaffected side restricted by a plastic splint was performed averaging five 5 hours per day for 5 weeks. Subjects underwent an intensive training to affected upper limb for 2 hours and performed daily routine activities for 3 hours. Outcome measures included the box and block test, coin transfer test, one-leg test, and walking velocity. After the intervention, values were improved in all parameters, and gains were maintained during the follow-up phase. These findings suggest that mCIMT is helpful to enhance the function of affected upper limb, balance, and walking. Further studies will be continued to warrant the findings of present study.
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KEYWORD
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Cerebral palsy, Modified constraint-induced therapy, Upper limb function, Walking
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