Effects of Dynamic Surface Exercise Training on Trunk Control and Gross Motor Functions in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Effects of Dynamic Surface Exercise Training on Trunk Control and Gross Motor Functions in Children With Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dynamic surface exercise treatment on trunk control and gross motor abilities in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

A clinical trial was conducted to assess the impact dynamic surface exercise training on gross motor and trunk control of children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. The trial enrolled 38 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy of GMFCS levels 3 and 4. Children were randomly assigned to either the DSET or conventional physiotherapy training groups. Both groups underwent 60-minute vigorous exercise program four days a week for two months. The trunk control measurement scale was used to assess trunk control, while the GMFM-88 was used to assess gross motor function. Trunk control and gross motor function scores were obtained at the beginning, the fourth week, and the eighth week.

Inclusion Criteria

• Diplegic children having Cerebral Palsy
• Children of age 5 - 12 years
• Children of GMFCS- E &R level III and IV
• Children who can follow verbal commands

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with epileptic fits
• Children presenting with lower limb muscular contractures
• Children with scoliosis