Effects of Therapeutic Music Combined With Loaded Sit-to-Stand Resistance Exercise for Children With Spastic Diplegia

Effects of Therapeutic Music Combined With Loaded Sit-to-Stand Resistance Exercise for Children With Spastic Diplegia

The purpose of study is to investigate the effects of PSE Music with a "home-based" loaded STS exercise program on the functional strength, gross motor function, daily participation, exercise involvement, motor control, and gait speed for children with spastic diplegia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• children with SD, aged 5 to 13 year-old, and GMFCS level between I to III
• able to stand up from a chair independently and maintain standing for more than 2 seconds without falling
• able to follow verbal instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• have orthopedic surgery, selective dorsal rhizotomy, or use of a baclofen pump within 6 months
• have orthopedic problems or other medical conditions preventing the child from joining the resistance exercise program, such as obvious LE joint contractures, uncontrolled epilepsy, or cardiopulmonary problems
• hearing loss or using hearing aid
• have mental disorders, such as pervasive developmental disorders and attention-deficit and disruptive behavior disorders