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KMID : 1139220200160040332
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Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
2020 Volume.16 No. 4 p.332 ~ p.343
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Effects of creative dance-based exercise on gait performance in adolescents with cerebral palsy
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Joung Hee-Joung
Park Jae-Bum
Ahn Joo-Eun
Park Moon-Seok
Lee Yong-Ho
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility and therapeutic potential of creative dance (CD) based exercise as a rehabilitation intervention for adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). Participants were 10 adolescents with spastic CP (mean age, 17.5± 2.12 years; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I [n= 3] and II [n= 7]). Outcome measures included the Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88; dimensions D and E), spatiotemporal gait parameters, lower limb range of motion during walking, and body image, assessed using the Body Cathexis Scale (BCS). CD was provided in 2-hr classes, twice weekly, for 12 weeks, during which participants learned movement concepts and developed their own movement. All participants completed the intervention, with an attendance rate of 98% and high satisfaction rating. GMFM-88 dimensions D (P= 0.01) and E (P= 0.005); walking speed (P= 0.005), cadence (P= 0.009), step (P= 0.005), and stride length (P= 0.005); and sagittal ranges of motions of hip (P= 0.009) and ankle (P= 0.03) during walking were significantly improved. The time of opposite foot off (P= 0.028) and first double-limb support (P= 0.028) significantly decreased, whereas the percentage of single-limb support time (P= 0.02) increased. Additionally, BCS scores were significantly improved. In conclusions, CD-based exercise can improve gross motor function, gait performance, and body image in adolescents with CP.
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KEYWORD
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Cerebral palsy, Creative activity, Dance-based activity, Mobility
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