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Effect of Trunk Targeted Interventions on Functional Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy- A Systematic Review
Aishwarya J Talgeri1, Akshatha Nayak1, Shreekanth D Karnad1
1Department of Physiotherapy, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Insights
Trunk targeted interventions significantly improve gross motor function, trunk control, and balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These targeted therapies should be integrated into standard physical therapy for better functional recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Neurological Rehabilitation
- Child Development
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) affects children's motor function, trunk control, and balance.
- Conventional physical therapy may not fully address these specific functional deficits.
Conclusions:
- Trunk-targeted interventions are effective for improving key functional outcomes in children with CP.
- These interventions should be incorporated into standard physical therapy programs.
- Enhanced functional recovery is achievable through the integration of trunk-targeted approaches.
Abstract:
Objective of this review was to collate information on the effectiveness of trunk targeted intervention on children with cerebral palsy (CP) on three functional outcomes that are gross motor function, trunk control and balance. A comprehensive search was conducted on online databases from inception to August 2021, using relevant keywords. A total of 15 randomized controlled trials which enrolled children with cerebral palsy under 18 years met the inclusion criteria. A significant improvement was seen in the trunk targeted training groups on applying trunk targeted interventions. Trunk targeted interventions improve gross motor function, trunk control as well as balance, hence should be incorporated in the conventional physical therapy program delivered to children with CP and would help in greater functional recovery.
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