Development of a Remote Therapy Protocol for Upper Limb Function Enhancement in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Development and Validation of a Remote Therapy Protocol Using Multimodal Sensor Fusion for Upper Limb Function Enhancement in Children With Cerebral Palsy

The perpose of this study: Development and demonstration of a teletherapy protocol to improve upper limb function in children with cerebral palsy.

• Development of a home-based remote upper limb function evaluation program using heterogeneous (multimodal) sensors.
• Development of a home-based remote upper limb function improvement treatment program using heterogeneous sensors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 6 to 12 years
• MACS level 1-4
• Diagnosed with CP due to central nervous system lesions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) level V, indicating an inability to use both hands in daily life activities.
• Individuals who fall within levels 0 to 4 of the House Functional Classification System.
• Individuals with severe intellectual disabilities, characterized by difficulties in understanding or following instructions.
• Individuals with vision impairment that could affect participation in the therapy.
• Individuals who have received a botulinum toxin injection in the upper extremity within the past 6 months.