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Introducción la hipoterapia está constituida como coadyuvante en los procesos de intervención fisioterapéutica, definida como un procedimiento alternativo de tratamiento utilizado por los especialistas dedicados a la atención al niño en condición de discapacidad. Objetivo: Determinar los efectos de la técnica de hipoterapia en los niños con lesión del sistema nervioso central. Pacientes y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de casos de tipo descriptivo con cuatro niños con lesión del Sistema Nervioso Central. Se valoraron antes y después de la aplicación de la hipoterapia con el fin de establecer los efectos de la técnica. Resultados y conclusiones: se encontró una influencia positiva de la hipoterapia en la movilidad articular, flexibilidad, aptitud postural y reacciones de equilibrio de los participantes.
Introduction: Hippotherapy is constituted as an adjuvant in the processes of physiotherapeutic intervention, defined as an alternative treatment procedure used by specialists dedicated to the care of children with disabilities. Objective: To determine the effects of the hippotherapy technique in children with central nervous system injury. Patients and methods: A descriptive case study was conducted with four children with Central Nervous System injury. They were assessed before and after the application of hippotherapy in order to establish the effects of the technique. Results and conclusions: a positive influence of hippotherapy on joint mobility, flexibility, postural aptitude and equilibrium reactions was found.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Central Nervous System Diseases/rehabilitation , Equine-Assisted Therapy/methods , Hydrotherapy/methods , Physical Therapy Specialty/methodsABSTRACT
Este trabalho visou analisar o impacto dos níveis de lesão, deambulação e alterações neurológicas associadas ao quadro clínico da mielomeningocele sobre o desempenho funcional de seus portadores. Neste estudo transversal prospectivo foram examinadas 40 crianças com mielomeningocele, avaliando-se...
This study aimed at analysing the impact of level of lesion, locomotion, and neurological changes associated to meningomyelocele clinical framework concerning functional performance. For this prospective cross-sectional study 40 children with meningomyelocele were assessed...
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Humans , Child, Preschool , Child , Caregivers , Locomotion , Self Care , Central Nervous System/abnormalities , Central Nervous System Diseases/rehabilitationABSTRACT
El aprendizaje motor como conjunto de procesos determinantes en los cambios permanentes de la conducta motora humana, solamente ha sido estudiado en profundidad en las últimas dos décadas. El presente artículo define, describe y analiza el aprendizaje motor y las condiciones de la práctica clínica. Revisa en forma crítica, las teorías más importantes sobre control y aprendizaje motor y las condiciones que favorecen la práctica de habilidades motoras. El autor concluye el artículo con un resumen de aplicaciones terapéuticas, las cuales pretenden ofrecer nuevas alternativas en el tratamiento de individuos con lesiones del sistema nervioso central.
Motor learning, as a group of processes that determines relatively permanent changes in human motor behavior, has only been studied in depth in the past two decades. This article defines, describes and analyzes motor learning and the conditions for clinical practice. It critically revises the most important existing theories regarding motor control and motor learning and the most favorable conditions for the practice of motor abilities. The author concludes with a summary of therapeutic applications and suggestions, which attemp to offer new alternatives for the treatment of individuals with central nervous system disorders.
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Humans , Central Nervous System Diseases/rehabilitation , Learning , Motor SkillsABSTRACT
The reflexlocomotion acc. to VOJTA is a neurophysiologic facilitation system for the whole CNS and neuromuscular apparatus. It consists of all components, in a reciprocal manner of locomotion: (i) automatic control of posture, (ii) uprighting, (iii) aimed movements. Consequently the indications for this type of kinesiologic facilitation are really extensive. In this article the following complete list of indications is described: CCD (central coordination disorder), CP (cerebral palsy), peripheral paresis, Spina bifida (MMC), Myopathies, congenital malformations, orthopaedic problems, traumatic cross sections, neuromuscular dysfunctions etc. Further the experiences of the treatment in each disease are discussed. Even EMG-detections have shown the effect of the therapy in peripheral and central damage. Therefore a good prognosis for improvement and rehabilitation can be given in a large number of disorders, irrespective of age.