BRAIN GYM EXERCISES and CEREBRAL PALSY

EFFECT OF BRAIN GYM EXERCISES ON FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Brain gym is a series of exercises developed to enhance learning by improving cognitive function and fostering a stronger mind-body connection. It uses physical and mental techniques to stimulate both hemispheres of the brain. This approach is rooted in kinesiology and applied neuroscience, fields that study the relationship between bodily movements and brain activity.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. A diagnosis of spastic hemiplegic CP
2. Degree of spasticity ranges from 1 and 1+, according to modified Ashworth scale (MAS)
3. The age of the selected children will range from 6 to 8 years old.
4. Children are levels I and II according to GMFCS

Exclusion Criteria:

1 - Children with visual or auditory problems. 2. Children with severe intellectual disability (IQ less than 65 according to Stanford Binet intelligence scale).

3. Children have been injected with Botox injection or have done surgery in the last 6 months