Effects of Trunk Training in Patients With Cerebral Palsy

The Comparison of Effectiveness of Structured Trunk Training Protocols in Patients With Cerebral Palsy

The aim of our study is to compare the effects of NGT-based trunk training, video-based trunk training and video-based trunk training applied with Theratogs in children with hemiparetic type Cerebral Palsy.

The aim of our study is to compare the effects of NGT-based trunk training, video-based trunk training and video-based trunk training applied with Theratogs in children with hemiparetic type Cerebral Palsy. It is planned to include 45 patients with hemiparetic cerebral palsy between the ages of 5-15 and with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level I-III. Patients with cerebral palsy will be divided into 3 groups in a randomized controlled manner. Each group will continue and follow routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatments for 8 weeks. Then, structured trunk training will begin. NGT-based trunk training (45 minutes) to the first group, video-based trunk training (45 minutes) to the second group, and Video-based trunk training (45 minutes) will apply with Theratogs to the third group. Treatments will be applied two days a week for 8 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with I-III levels according to Communication Function Classification System
• Patients with I-III levels according to GMFCS
• Patients with Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
• Continuing regular physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for six months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of visual or auditory impairment
• Presence of epilepsy
• Patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery in the last 6 months
• Patients who received Botulinum Toxin-A injection in the last 6 months