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KMID : 1206219980050030617
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Journal of Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Science
1998 Volume.5 No. 3 p.617 ~ p.624
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Tendon transfer of the lower extremities and physical therapy in handicaped children
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Jung Seok
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Abstract
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A variety of neuromuscular diseases in children cause muscle imbalance. impaired function, and resultant deformity of the lower extremities. Equinovarus, equinos, adductor contracture are common deformity of lower extremities in the children. Generally, the transfer was successful in improving or maintaining range of motion, stability of the joint and gait. Postoperative physical therapy is important. Physical therapy was instituted after cast removal. All children received stretching exercise, range of motion exercise for the joint, proprioceptive neuromuscular fascilitation and gait training was administered. This article describes our experience with the physical therapy for tendon transfered spastic cerebral palsy and discusses the therapeutic protocol.
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KEYWORD
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tendon transfer, cerebral palsy, physical therapy
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