Relationship Between Trunk Control and Hand Function and Quality of Life

The Trunk Control Which is Fundamental in Hemiparetic and Diparetic Cerebral Palsied Children: Its Relationship With Hand Function and Quality of Life

Increasing quality of life and improving hand functions are very substantial treatment goals for physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Trunk control is important for these parameters in children with hemiparetic and diparetic Cerebral Palsy.

Trunk control, hanf function and quality of life measurements were carried out by a physiotherapist using the Trunk Control Measurement Scale, 9-Hole Peg Test and Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Participants were informed about the procedure of the tests. The evaluation period lasted 30-40 minutes for each child.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 5-18,
• Having a diagnosis of hemiparetic or diparetic CP,
• To be at the level of I-II-III according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System,
• Not having had orthopedic surgery on the upper extremity in the last 6 months,
• Not having been injected with Botulinum Toxin-A in the last 6 months,
• Accepting the study and signing the consent form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children who could not understand and follow simple verbal commands,
• Did not meet the inclusion criteria,
• Incomplete assessments.