Efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy for children with cerebral palsy with asymmetric motor impairment at CRP

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the efficacy of CIMT for the children with cerebral palsy with asymmetric motor impairment in CRP. Objectives: To determine the efficacy of CIMT on motor function of hemiplegic CP children characterized by restraining the unaffected hand with short elbow bag up to wrist. Methodology: 10 children’s (age: 7 to 96 months) from pediatric unit Physiotherapy Department, CRP, Savar with hemiplegic CP were included in the study. CIMT was applied to unaffected side. The intervention was given for 3 hours/session and home program which running into 2 weeks. Pre and Post outcome measure by using PMAL (Pediatric Motor Activity Log) scale. Result: Significant difference between Pre and Post values of all components of PMAL (p≤0.05) showing the efficacy of CIMT in improving motor function and in ADL activities Conclusion: CIMT yields statistically as well as clinically significant improvements in both motor function and functional use of the affected upper extremity in children between the ages of 7 to 96 months with hemiplegic CP.