IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-3-14573 Original Research Paper Effect of Suspension Therapy to Improve Trunk Control in Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy Children. Pandit Dr. Mandar Malawade Dr. March 2018 7 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

 

Background:  Impaired trunk control has common incidence in cerebral palsy.  It  is associated with loss of postural control. Which indirectly affects the ability to maintain the balance in sitting and standing positions. These findings highlight the magnitude of problem of poor trunk control in cerebral palsy.

Objective: Effect of Suspension Therapy to Improve Trunk Control in Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy children

Methodology: Total of 20 subjects of the age group 5–10 years were randomly allocated in study. All subjects received the intervention for 5 times/week, for 4 weeks. Assessment of trunk control was recorded by Trunk Control Measurement Scale and Gross Motor Function Measure–66.

Results: There was significant difference in trunk control after 4 weeks of intervention. Data was analysed by paired t test and results recorded were extremely significant.

Conclusion:  Suspension therapy is highly effective in the improvement of trunk control of hypotonic cerebral palsy children.