Summary of the Systematic Review

ARTICLE CITATION

Exercise interventions improve postural control in children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review

Dewar R, Love S, Johnston LM

Dev Med Child Neurol (2014) 

ARTICLE DETAILS

Description

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and effectiveness of exercise interventions that may improve postural control in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

A systematic review was performed using American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology. Six databases were searched using the following keywords: ('cerebral palsy' OR 'brain injury'); AND ('postur*' OR 'balance' OR 'postural balance' [MeSH]); AND ('intervention' OR 'therapy' OR 'exercise' OR 'treatment'). Articles were evaluated based on their level of evidence and conduct.

Profession 

Physical Therapist 

Location 

Australia

Intervention Terminology

HPOT

Study Design 

Systematic Review

Sample

45 studies 

Age/Population

8 months - 18 years

Assessment/ Outcome measure tools

GMFCS, Stabilometry, Force plates, posture analysis, ultrasound, Total sit-ups in one minute, 1min walk test, sensory organization test, EMG, Rhythmic weight shift test, Goniometry, BOT-2, Timed-up-and-down-stairs, Community balance and mobility scale, 6-min walk test, GMFM, Posture assessment scale, PDMS-2, Vineland adaptive behavior scales, self-perception profile for children, child behavior checklist, Betoti's postural assessment scale, sitting assessment scale, modified ashworth scale, stride length, Berg balance scale, biodex, DSL level 12, pediatric balance scale, MMTs, Radiographs, Timed-up-and-go, 10m walk test, functional reach test

Result Category 

Gross Motor

Dosage/Description of Intervention

Varies