Effects of Constraints Induced Movement Therapy Versus Mirror Therapy in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

Effects of Constraints Induced Movement Therapy Versus Mirror Therapy on Hand Dexterity and Grip Strength in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy

The aim of this study is to find Effects of constraints induced movement therapy (CIMT) versus mirror therapy (MT) on hand dexterity and grip strength in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Although quite number of research has been done on effects of CIMT and mirror therapy but most of the studies included stroke population. There was no literature on comparative effect of both CIMT and Mirror therapy in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. This study will be covering specifically cerebral palsy children to have better treatment techniques to be introduced in therapeutic programs of hemiplegic cerebral palsy children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children of age range 9-14 year
• Children with diagnosed hemiplegic cerebral palsy
• Children who can perform active extension of affected wrist and more than
• two fingers at an angle of more than 10 degrees
• Active abduction of affected thumb at an angle of 10 degrees
• Children who can respond to simple communication-

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with uncontrolled seizures
• Botulinum toxin injections or orthopedic surgery in the upper or lower
• extremities within the previous 12 months or planned within the study period
• Children with depression who were unable to cooperate in treatment
• Children who are unable to perform active task training