Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy to Improve Upper Extremity Function: Pilot Study
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
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ISSN: 2319-7064


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Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015 | Popularity: 6.8 / 10


     

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy to Improve Upper Extremity Function: Pilot Study

Dr. U. Ganapathy Sankar


Abstract: The purpose of this study was to identify effectiveness of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) to improve upper extremity function in children with hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy. Ten children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy were included through convenience sampling procedure. The results found that there is statistically significant difference (t=-5.53, p


Keywords: hemiplegic cerebral palsy, constraint induced movement therapy, upper extremity function, QUEST


Edition: Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015


Pages: 2524 - 2527



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Dr. U. Ganapathy Sankar, "Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy to Improve Upper Extremity Function: Pilot Study", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015, pp. 2524-2527, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SUB154817, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SUB154817

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