Mirror Therapy Versus CIMT on Hand Function in Cerebral Palsy

Mirror Therapy Versus CIMT Improves Hand Strength and Function in Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy

The aim is to investigate the effect of mirror therapy on hand functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP) is a form of paralysis that affects motor performance and muscle tone on one side of the body. Spastic hemiplegia CP is the second form of cerebral palsy in premature infants, affecting one side of the body's limbs. Hand and upper limb dysfunction cause problems in half of the children with cerebral palsy. Mirror therapy is a growingly recognized new treatment option for hemiplegic cerebral palsy. While upper extremity involvement in hemiplegic CP and the residual effects are more severe, there is limited evidence of the efficacy of mirror treatment in children with hemiplegic CP

Inclusion Criteria:

• Spasticity grade 1 or 1+ based on the modified Ashworth scale
• Able to understand and follow instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment
• Orthopedic dysfunction
• Impairment in visual acuity
• Children who are unable to pay attention during the treatment period