Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of psycho-rehabilitation (Dohsa-hou) on improving the quality of life of 4-12 year old children with cerebral palsy. Methods: The present research is a semi-experimental study with a pre-test - post-test design, follow-up and control group. The statistical population fully consists of children with cerebral palsy in Yazd. 30 male pat...

objectives: most definitions equate quality of life with motor function. the aim of this study is to examine the association between gross motor function and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. methods: in this analytical cross–sectional study, 60 children with cerebral palsy aged 4-12 were selected through convenience sampling based on inclusion criteria from occupational therapy...

Cerebral Palsy is the most common chronic motor disorder of childhood, that affecting approximately 3 infants per 1000 live-births. The risk of brain injuries that potentially cause Cerebral Palsy has amplified with increasing in survival rates for preterm infants. In addition Cerebral Palsy has a huge economic impact, to immeasurable health, social, and psychological problems that affected chi...

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of motor disability in children with worldwide having incidence 2 per 1000 live births. Children CP have disability, decreased ability to walk, poor feeding and limited exposure sunlight. Malnutrition, behavior challenges deficits are causes depression their mothers. Aim: The present study focused estimate severity mothers, looking after ...

OBJECTIVE The differences in playfulness between young children with cerebral palsy and developmental delays and children who are typically developing, and the comparative effects of two interventions (one focused on improving mother-child interaction patterns, the other a neurodevelopmental treatment [NDT] session) on children's playfulness were examined in this study. Reliability and validity...

objective spastic cerebral palsy (cp) is one of the most difficult and disabling conditions that requires medical attention and treatment. the aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of oral tizanidine in treating spasticity in children with spastic cp. materials & methods sixty children with spastic cerebral palsy were enrolled in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized ...