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The Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy on Functions of Cerebral Palsy Children

Ali Reza Jamali1, Malek Amini1

  • 1Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Child Neurology
|October 4, 2018
PubMed

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Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) effectively improves hand function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). This review highlights CIMT

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rehabilitation
  • Neuroscience
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Cerebral palsy (CP) significantly impacts a child's independence, particularly hemiplegic CP affecting one side.
  • Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a recognized intervention for enhancing hand function in children with CP.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze studies on Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) conducted in Iran.
  • To determine the effectiveness of CIMT concerning duration and age in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of electronic databases (Medline PubMed, CINAHL) and journals (Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, Iranian Rehabilitation Journal) from 1990 to 2016.
  • Keywords used included CP, CIMT, and occupational therapy.

Main Results:

  • Initial search yielded 43 articles; 28 were excluded for irrelevancy, and 10 for duplication/exclusion criteria.
  • A final selection of 15 articles was included in the systematic review.

Conclusions:

  • Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) demonstrates effectiveness when compared to no intervention for children with cerebral palsy (CP).
  • Inconsistencies exist regarding CIMT's impact on specific aspects like muscle tone and protective extension.
Abstract

Keywords:
Cerebral palsyConstraint-induced movement therapyHemiplegiaRehabilitation; Systematic review

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