Imagery Ability in Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy

Assessment of Imagery Ability in Children With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy

Obstetric brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) is the paralysis of the ipsilateral upper extremity after a brachial plexus injury that occurs during labor. Imagery is to rehearse sensorial experiences in the mind such as auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory, gustatory or kinesthetic sensation. Imagery is used as a new technique in rehabilitation recently. Various studies have reported the importance of imagery and using imagery as a rehabilitation technique in different neurologic and orthopedic conditions. This study aimed to evaluate imagery ability in children with OBPP.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages between 8-18 years
• Children with OBPP Narakas's classification system rating of Type 1, Type 2a, Type 2b, or Type 3
• Standardized mini-mental state examination score >24
• With no physical or neurological condition affecting motor development

Exclusion Criteria:

• Narakas's classification system rating of Type 4
• Standardized mini-mental state examination score <24
• Surgical operation in last 6 months
• Physical or neurological conditions
• Refuse to attend to the study