Therapeutic climbing: a possibility of intervention for children with cerebral palsy
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Child, Cerebral Palsy, Physical Therapy ModalitiesAbstract
Therapeutic climbing, an adaptation of sport climbing, can promote improvements in motor coordination, balance, and muscle endurance. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of this intervention on handgrip strength, postural control, functional mobility, and the spasticity control of children with cerebral palsy. Method: Case series study with 7 patients with a mean age of 9.6 ± 3.7 years, who took part in 1-hour sessions of therapeutic climbing twice a week. Results: After 19 sessions, there was an increase in handgrip strength of the right hand (p = 0.022) and improvement in static balance and gait (p = 0.007). Functional mobility also improved significantly (p = 0.014). The score on the Ashworth modified scale showed an efficient control of spasticity, although the difference has not reached statistical significance. Conclusion: Therapeutic climbing improved the handgrip strength, postural control, and functional mobility of patients.
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