Fidgety movements, cerebral palsy, and cognitive ability
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Manual ability and manual dexterity in children with cerebral palsy.
INTRODUCTION Manual ability and performance of dexterity tasks require both gross and fine hand motions and coordination. The aim of this study was to determine the level of manual dexterity (capacity) and investigate its relationship with manual ability (performance) in children with cerebral palsy. METHOD This study was designed as a cross-sectional study of 30 children with cerebral palsy ...
متن کاملModulation of involuntary movements in cerebral palsy with acupuncture.
This case describes the treatment of severe involuntary movements in a 10-year-old boy suffering from cerebral palsy. Needling GB34 and ST36 bilaterally for 25 minutes resulted in immediate temporary cessation of involuntary extension contractions of the erector spinae muscles for the duration of the treatment, resulting in increased functionality in the patient. This response occurred regularl...
متن کاملDesign and Investigation the Effectiveness of Gait Enhancer on Standing Ability and Walking Speed in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Objective: The purpose of this study was to design and investigate the effectiveness of gait training with Gait Enhancer on standing ability and walking speed in children with cerebral palsy. Materials and methods: We designed a new gait trainer according to Theo Jansen mechanism. Two separated Jansen linkages were placed on both sides of a frame and were connected to the lower limb at the ank...
متن کامل[Manual ability classification system for children with cerebral palsy].
Manual Ability Classification System provides a systematic method to classify how children with cerebral palsy use their hands when handling objects in daily activities. MACS is a subjective classification system and is based upon self-initiated manual abilities, with a particular emphasis on handling objects in a individual's personal space. MACS is designed for children with cerebral palsy, a...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0012-1622
DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.13410