A Comparative Study On Effectiveness Of Conventional Physiotherapy Versus Bimanual Therapy To Improve The Upper Limb Functions Among The Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy

S.SEEMA; DR.A.TURIN MARTINA

Volume : IV, Issue : XII, December - 2014

A Comparative Study On Effectiveness Of Conventional Physiotherapy Versus Bimanual Therapy To Improve The Upper Limb Functions Among The Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy

S. Seema, Dr. A. Turin Martina

Abstract :

Background: Hemiplegia is the most common form of cereal palsy. These children have limitations in capacity to use the impaired upper limb and bimanual coordination deficits which impact on daily activities and participation in home, school and community life. This study aims to compare the efficacy of Conventional versus Bimanual therapy to improve the upper limb functions among the children with hemiparetic cereal palsy. Methods: 12 children with hemiparetic cereal palsy were randomized to the Conventional or bimanual group. Interventions lasted for 4weeks, 2hrs/day, Peadiatric Motor Activity Log (PMAL) was used to assess the childrens upper limb functions before and after intervention. Results: Both groups showed significant improvements on functional measures of PMAL. However when the outcome measure were compared between the two groups, significant difference was observed in bimanual therapy than conventional Physiotherapy. Conclusion: Bimanual training was more effective than conventional therapy in upper limb functional activities among the children with hemiparetic cereal palsy.