Effect of Community-Based Functional Aerobic Training on Motor Performance and Quality of Life of Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy

Osei Evans Owusu Ansa, Kwadwo Wisdom Mprah, Monday Omoniyi Moses, Isaac Owusu, Enoch Acheampong, Osei Evans Owusu Ansa, Kwadwo Wisdom Mprah, Monday Omoniyi Moses, Isaac Owusu, Enoch Acheampong

Abstract

Background: Efficacies of community-based exercise programmes have been well reported, but there is scarce information on the expediency of community-based rehabilitation in a society where many children with disabilities live in poorly resourced settings with extremely limited rehabilitative services. This study investigated the effects of community-based functional aerobic exercise (CBFAE) on gross motor function, walking distance, and quality of life of children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: Quasi-experimental design was used. Children with gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) levels I - II participated in eight weeks CBFAE training four times/week, 50 minutes/day at 40-80% maximum heart rate. Gross motor function (GMF), walking distance and quality of life were assessed pre and post CBFAE training.

Results: Significant improvement was observed in GMF (Dstanding) (8.2%, P=.000), GMF (E-walking + running+ jumping (5.12%, P=.004), walking distance (6.09%, P=.009). Higher significant positive effects of CBFAE were observed in Social wellbeing and acceptance (107.10%, P=.000), and participation and physical health (105.04%, P=.005) by children parent proxy. Self-reported results showed that for CBFAE, significant positive improvements were higher in pain and impact of disability (67.93%, P=.049) and participation and physical health (60.00%, P=.042).

Conclusion: CBFAE training contributes majorly to improved standing, walking, jumping and running and self-esteem, quality of life of children with spastic CP. Clinicians and exercise therapists should essentially incorporate CBFAE training and activities into the management of children with CP for improved mobility and functional performances.

Keywords: Exercise programme; Gross motor function; Quality of life; Spastic CP; Walk distance.

© 2021 Owusu Ansa Osei Evans et al.

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