Effects of routine physical therapy with and without kinesio taping in improving gross motor function in sitting and standing in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effectiveness of Kinesio taping along with routine physical therapy on improving gross motor function in sitting and standing among spastic diplegic Cerebral Palsy children. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SETTINGS: University Teaching Hospital University of Lahore, Lahore. PARTICIPANTS: 53 participants with diagnosed spastic diplegic cerebral palsy were randomly allocated in control and experimental groups. INTERVENTION: 26 Participants were treated by kinesio taping which was applied in a criss-cross manner along with routine physical therapy program while the control group (n = 27) received NDT exercise program that comprises of stretching, functional reaching, weight-bearing exercises and walking. OUTCOME MEASURE: Gross motor function was assessed using 2 components of Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS-88), i.e., sitting as well as standing at the base line and after every 3rd week for 12 weeks follow up. RESULTS: In study and control group the mean score of gross motor function for sitting at baseline was 33.96 ± 3.11 and 31.50 ± 3.32 respectively. After intervention, it changed to 47.70 ± 5.46 and 43.46 ± 1.81 respectively. Mean score for Gross Motor Function calculated at base line in study and control group for standing was 27.37 ± 1.14 and 26 ± 3.01 respectively. At the end of intervention, the score improved to 36.55 ± 4.27 and 33.69 ± 2.46 respectively. CONCLUSION: In comparison to control group, significant increase in gross motor function of intervention group was seen after the 12 weeks of intervention. In this way, over back muscles the application of kinesio tape in a Criss-Cross manner may be helpful. Also it can be used as an additional approach along with routine physical therapy to improve standing and sitting in spastic diplegic children.

Review of Sensory Integration Therapy for Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of non-progressive brain disorders. Several different approaches are used to treat cerebral palsy children like neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT), sensory integration therapy (SIT), and hippotherapy. Sensory integration therapy is a clinically based approach that places an emphasis on the relationship between the therapist and the child and uses play-based sensory and motor activities to encourage analysis and integration. SIT seems to offer a lot of therapeutic prospects. It uses various interventions. According to sensory integration therapists, some impacts of SIT include an improved ability to concentrate in academic, therapeutic, and social settings. Sensory integration treatment is successful in enhancing gait, balance, and gross motor function.

The Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Feeding and Swallowing Activities in Children with Cerebral Palsy.

This study investigated the effect of the structured Neurodevelopmental Therapy Method-Bobath (NDT-B) approach on the feeding and swallowing activity of patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and feeding difficulties. In addition to feeding and oral motor intervention strategies (OMIS), and nutrition-related caregiver training (NRCT), and the NDT-B, which was structured to increase trunk and postural control, was added to the therapy program. Forty patients with CP, with a mean age of 3.25 ± 0.927 years, were classified using the Gross Motor Function Classification System, Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System, and Mini-Manual Ability Classification System. The patients were randomly assigned into two groups as OMIS + NRCT (n = 20) and OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B (n = 20). The program was applied for 6 weeks, 2 days/week, for 45 min. The patients were evaluated using the Trunk Impairment Scale, Schedule for Oral Motor Assessment, and the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory before and after 6 weeks. The trunk control of the OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B group was superior to the other group (P = 0.026). Although there was an improvement in the groups according to the subcategories of SOMA, the OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B group was superior in the trainer cup and puree subcategories of SOMA (P = 0.05). A significant correlation was observed between trunk control and oral motor functions in children with CP, and the eating function of children in the OMIS + NRCT + NDT-B group further improved. NDT-B-based neck and trunk stabilization exercises should be added to the treatment programs.Trial Registration NCT04403113.

The Effect of Video-Based Games on Hand Functions and Cognitive Functions in Cerebral Palsy.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of Leap Motion Based Exergame Therapy (LMBET) on upper limb gross grip strength (GGS), pinch forces, hand functions, gross motor function, and cognitive functions in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Materials and Methods: Twenty patients with CP (11 hemiplegia and 9 diplegia) were included in the study. Structured Neurodevelopmental Therapy-based hand rehabilitation (SNDTBHR) (first treatment period) was applied a total of 12 sessions, 2 sessions per week (total 6 weeks), and then LMBET (second treatment period) was applied a total of 12 sessions, 2 sessions per week (total 6 weeks). GGS was evaluated by "dynamometer," pinch strengths were evaluated by "pinch meter," hand skills were evaluated by "Manual Ability Classification System (MACS)" and "Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT)," the gross motor level was evaluated by "Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS)," and cognitive functions were evaluated by "Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST)." Results: Significant difference was found between LMBET and SNDTBHR on GGF, pinch forces, JHFT, and WCST in favor of LMBET (P < 0.017). There was no significant difference between both MACS and GMFCS measurements (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Positive effects of both SNDTBHR and LMBET have been found. However, measurements after LMBET are statistically more significant. Future research should take into account higher patient allocation. Including additional leap motion training to conventional physiotherapy is feasible and might be promising to train cognitive function in children with CP.

Effects of Task-oriented Activities Based on Neurodevelopmental Therapy Principles on Trunk Control, Balance, and Gross Motor Function in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy: A Single-blinded Randomized Clinical Trial.

PURPOSE: To examine the effects of task-oriented activities based on neurodevelopmental therapy (TOA-NDT) principles on trunk control, balance, and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (SDCP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-four children with SDCP, aged 7-15 years, were recruited to participate in the randomized clinical trial. After random allocation, twenty-two (n = 22) children with SDCP participated in TOA-NDT principles and twenty-two (n = 22) in conventional physiotherapy (CPT) program. Each group underwent the treatment for a duration of 60min per day, 6 days a week for 6 weeks. Gross motor function measure-88 (GMFM-88), postural assessment scale (PAS), pediatric balance scale (PBS), and trunk impairment scale (TIS) were the outcome measures used to document the pre- and post-intervention effect. RESULTS: The mean difference of GMFM-88, PAS, PBS, and TIS was 8.53 (5.84-11.23), 0.90 (5.84-11.23), 4.86 (2.93-6.79), and 1.45 (0.30-2.60), respectively. TOA-NDT group showed improvement in all the outcomes. CONCLUSION: TOA-NDT principles are more beneficial in improving the trunk control, balance, and gross motor function parameters than CPT.

Comparison of the efficacy of goals_activity_motor enrichment therapy and neurodevelopment therapy in early intervention of high_risk infants with cerebral palsy / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective To compare the efficacy of goal_activity_motor environment( xAmE)therapy and neurodevelopmental therapy(NDT)in the early intervention of high_risk infants with cerebral palsy(IHRCP),and to provide scientific evidence_based medical basis for early intervention of IHRCP. Methods A total of 62 cases of IHRCP were enrolled in the Children＇s Neurological Rehabilitation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui medi_cal University from June 2017 to December 2018. They were divided into xAmE group(32 cases)and NDT group(30 cases)according to the admission order. xross motor Function Scale(xmFm),Fine motor Function measure(FmFm) and xesell Development Scale(xDS)were used for detection and comparison. The differences among the gross motor, the fine motor score and the developmental quotient( D匝)between two groups before treatment,9 months after treat_ment and 12 months after treatment,and the normalization rate and the incidence of cerebral palsy between the two groups at 12 months of age were compared. Results ( 1 )motor function was as follows:at 9 months[ xAmE:(32. 63 ± 15. 83)scores,(30. 03 ± 15. 88)scores],[NDT:(33. 37 ± 15. 61)scores,(29. 67 ± 12. 54)scores]and at 12 months[xAmE:(40. 56 ± 15. 79)scores,(36. 31 ± 14. 98)scores],[NDT:(40. 47 ± 15. 50)scores,(36. 73 ± 14. 58)scores]after treatment,and xmFm and FmFm scores in xAmE and NDT groups were significantly higher than those before treatment[xAmE:(27. 56 ± 14. 24)scores,(21. 75 ± 11. 35)scores],[ NDT:(26. 93 ± 14. 96)scores, (21. 30 ± 10. 67)scores],and the differences were significant( all P<0. 01),but there was no significant difference between the 2 groups(all P> 0. 05).(2)D匝 had no significant difference in D匝 between xAmE group(63. 59 ± 10. 83)and NDT group(61. 59 ± 7. 96)before treatment(P>0. 05). The total D匝 at 9 months,12 months,the total D匝 of xAmE group(73. 67 ± 12. 00,81. 59 ± 13. 03)was significantly higher than that of NDT group(66. 05 ± 9. 54, 75. 17 ± 1. 92)(all P<0. 05). Among them,the improvement of xAmE in speech(79. 84 ± 16. 56,83. 19 ± 17. 05)at 9 months and 12 months,and adaptive ability(78. 63 ± 16. 37,85. 78 ± 13. 60)were significantly higher than that of NDT group(71. 63 ± 13. 36,72. 53 ± 12. 77),(68. 20 ± 14. 97,77. 43 ± 12. 10),and the differences were significant( all P<0. 05).(3)Prognosis was as follows:at 12 months after treatment,25 cases in xAmE group and 23 cases in NDT group developed into normal children,there was no significant difference in the normalization rate between the 2 groups( P>0. 05);the incidence of cerebral palsy was present in 6 cases in xAmE group and 5 cases in NDT group,and there was no significant difference between the 2 groups(P>0. 05). Conclusions xAmE therapy and NDT had significant effects on both gross and fine exercise of IHRCP,and the efficacy of the two methods is similar. Both xAmE therapy and NDT can equally promote IHRCP development into normal infants and reduce the incidence of cerebral palsy.

Advance in Neurodevelopmental Therapy for Balance Rehabilitation after Stroke (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

Recently, there are more and more new forms of neurodevelopmental therapy combination, such as combination with biofeedback, vibratory therapy, taping, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc., to improve static and dynamic balance of stroke patients.

Advance in Neurodevelopmental Therapy for Balance Rehabilitation after Stroke (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

Recently, there are more and more new forms of neurodevelopmental therapy combination, such as combination with biofeedback, vibratory therapy, taping, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, etc., to improve static and dynamic balance of stroke patients.

Comparison of the efficacy of goals-activity-motor enrichment therapy and neurodevelopment therapy in early intervention of high-risk infants with cerebral palsy / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective@#To compare the efficacy of goal-activity-motor environment (GAME) therapy and neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) in the early intervention of high-risk infants with cerebral palsy (IHRCP), and to provide scientific evidence-based medical basis for early intervention of IHRCP.@*Methods@#A total of 62 cases of IHRCP were enrolled in the Children′s Neurological Rehabilitation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medi-cal University from June 2017 to December 2018.They were divided into GAME group (32 cases) and NDT group (30 cases) according to the admission order.Gross Motor Function Scale (GMFM), Fine Motor Function Measure (FMFM) and Gesell Development Scale (GDS) were used for detection and comparison.The differences among the gross motor, the fine motor score and the developmental quotient (DQ) between two groups before treatment, 9 months after treatment and 12 months after treatment, and the normalization rate and the incidence of cerebral palsy between the two groups at 12 months of age were compared.@*Results@#(1) Motor function was as follows: at 9 months[GAME: (32.63±15.83) scores, (30.03±15.88) scores], [NDT: (33.37±15.61) scores, (29.67±12.54) scores] and at 12 months[GAME: (40.56±15.79) scores, (36.31±14.98) scores], [NDT: (40.47±15.50) scores, (36.73±14.58) scores] after treatment, and GMFM and FMFM scores in GAME and NDT groups were significantly higher than those before treatment[GAME: (27.56±14.24) scores, (21.75±11.35) scores], [NDT: (26.93±14.96) scores, (21.30±10.67) scores], and the differences were significant (all P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (all P> 0.05). (2) DQ had no significant difference in DQ between GAME group(63.59±10.83) and NDT group (61.59±7.96) before treatment (P>0.05). The total DQ at 9 months, 12 months, the total DQ of GAME group (73.67±12.00, 81.59±13.03) was significantly higher than that of NDT group (66.05±9.54, 75.17±1.92) (all P<0.05). Among them, the improvement of GAME in speech (79.84±16.56, 83.19±17.05) at 9 months and 12 months, and adaptive ability(78.63±16.37, 85.78±13.60) were significantly higher than that of NDT group(71.63±13.36, 72.53±12.77), (68.20±14.97, 77.43±12.10), and the differences were significant (all P<0.05). (3) Prognosis was as follows: at 12 months after treatment, 25 cases in GAME group and 23 cases in NDT group developed into normal children, there was no significant difference in the normalization rate between the 2 groups (P>0.05); the incidence of cerebral palsy was present in 6 cases in GAME group and 5 cases in NDT group, and there was no significant difference between the 2 groups (P>0.05).@*Conclusions@#GAME therapy and NDT had significant effects on both gross and fine exercise of IHRCP, and the efficacy of the two methods is similar.Both GAME therapy and NDT can equally promote IHRCP development into normal infants and reduce the incidence of cerebral palsy.

Training postural control and sitting in children with cerebral palsy: Kinesio taping vs. neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT) in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) on posture and sitting, and to compare the effects of KT and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). MATERIALS-METHODS: Seventy-five children were randomized into control, KT, and NMES groups. NDT was applied to all children 4 times a week for 4 weeks. In addition, KT and NMES were applied to KT and NMES groups, respectively. Sitting subset of Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) and kyphosis levels of the groups were analyzed by two way mixed ANOVA. RESULTS: GMFM and kyphosis values improved significantly in all groups (all p < 0.01), yet change levels were more prominent in the KT and NMES groups than the control group. Moreover, NMES group showed better improvement. CONCLUSION: KT or NMES application for four weeks in addition to NDT is effective on improving kyphosis and sitting. Besides, NMES is more effective than KT.

Effect of Very Early Intervention with Cerebellar Fastigial Nucleus Electric Stimulation on Central Coordination Disturbance / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To observe the effect of very early intervention with cerebellar fastigial nucleus electrical stimulation and neurodevelopmental treatment on infants of central coordination disturbance(CCD).Methods 86 infants(0～6 months)with central coordination disturbance were divided into intervention group and control group.The intervention group was treated with neurodevelopmental treatment,cerebellar fastigial nucleus(FN)electrical stimulation and family interference.The control group was treated with neurodevelopmental treatment and family interference.The effect of infant was assessment with Gross Motor Function Measure(GMFM)and Gesell Development Test after 3 months treatment.Results The total improved incidence of the intervention group was 95.6%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.01).The difference of scores in social,adaptive and motor area improved in the intervention group compared with that of control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Very early intervention with cerebellar fastigial nucleus electrical stimulation can facilitate the development of gross motor,social,adaptive capability of infants with CCD treated with neurodevelopmental therapy.