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Targeted Training in Managing Children With Poor Trunk Control: 4 Case Reports
Tamis W Pin1, Penelope B Butler, Sandra Lai-Fong Shum
1Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (Dr Pin), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong; Health, Exercise and Active Living (Dr Butler), Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK; Physiotherapy Department (Ms Shum), Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
Summary
Targeted training is feasible for infants with motor disorders, improving trunk control and functional abilities. This approach, added to standard physical therapy, enhances motor skills in young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric physical therapy
- Developmental motor disorders
Background:
- Investigating the feasibility of targeted training for infants under 2 years with poor trunk control.
- Assessing the impact of targeted training addition to standard physical therapy.
Observation:
- Four infants under 24 months with motor disorders participated.
- Targeted training was successfully implemented without specialized equipment.
- Significant improvements in trunk control and functional abilities were observed within 3 months.
Findings:
- Targeted training is feasible and effective for young children with motor disorders.
- The intervention enhanced trunk control and functional abilities, including independent sitting and bilateral hand use.
- The addition of targeted training to standard care augmented motor skill development.
Implications:
- Targeted training shows promise as an effective treatment for improving motor function in infants.
- Further research is warranted to explore the potential of targeted training interventions.
- This approach can be integrated into standard care to optimize outcomes for children with motor impairments.
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