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KMID : 1211620100050040645
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Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
2010 Volume.5 No. 4 p.645 ~ p.654
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Changes in the Gross Motor Function, Self-esteem and Social Ability of Children with Spastic diplegia from Group Exercise : Case Study
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Lee Eun-Jung
Song Ju-Min
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in the gross motor function, self-esteem and social ability of children with cerebral palsy from group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction.
Methods: Five cerebral palsy children who live in U city were recruited this study. Exercise sessions were held for 1 hour per session, once per week, for 12 consecutive weeks. At pre-treatment and post-treatment, subject were tested gross motor function measure, self-esteem and social ability.
Results: After 12 weeks of paticipation in the group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction, there were improvements for gross motor function measure, self-esteem and social ability.
Conclusion: Group exercise program for physical and emotional interaction can improve gross motor function, self-esteem and social ability.
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KEYWORD
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Cerebral palsy, Group exercise program, Gross motor function, Self-esteem, Social ability
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