The effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on cerebral palsy children's static and dynamic trunk balance: case series

Ji-Won Shin, Gui-Bin Song, Jooyeon Ko, Ji-Won Shin, Gui-Bin Song, Jooyeon Ko

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this case series was to examination the effects of trunk and neck stabilization exercise on the static, dynamic trunk balance abilities of children with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] The study included 11 school aged children diagnosed with paraplegia due to a premature birth. Each child engaged in exercise treatments twice per week for eight weeks; each treatment lasted for 45 minutes. After conducting a preliminary assessment, exercise treatments were designed based on each child's level of functioning. Another assessment was conducted after the eight weeks of treatment. [Results] The Trunk Control Measurement Scale evaluation showed that the exercise treatments had a significant effect on static sitting balance, selective movement control, dynamic reaching, and total Trunk Control Measurement Scale scores. [Conclusion] The results indicate that neck and trunk stabilization exercises that require children's active participation are helpful for improving static and dynamic balance ability among children diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy; Neck and trunk stabilization; Tunk balance.

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