Upper limb training using visual feedback for children with cerebral palsy

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate that if upper limb visual feedback training added the usual therapy was effective on functions in children with cerebral palsy. Methods: Thirty-eight palsy (4-18 years) participated study. The participants were randomly assigned into two groups. Study group (n=19, mean age 8.50±3.40, 53% female) received plus twice a week for 8 weeks, 16 sessions total, while control 10.60±3.80, 42% only therapy. participants’ Gross Motor Function Classification System levels between I-III and spasticity ‘0’ ‘1+’ according Modified Ashworth Scale. Upper range of motion (ROM), grip pinch strength, hand skills (Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT)), functional abilities (Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire (CHAQ)) assessed before after treatment. Results: change amount shoulder flexion (p=0.004) abduction (p=0.01), supination (p=0.019) wrist extension (p=0.00) ROM values; bilateral MMDT scores (p=0.003) statistically significantly improved compared group. Conclusion: Adding program found be some outcome measurements such as skills. In long-term rehabilitation process, this new method may an alternative additive option children, families, physiotherapists.