Abstract
PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of Hybrid-Constrained Induced Movement Therapy (H-CIMT), defined as CIMT combined with Bimanual Intensive Movement Therapy (BIMT), on grip and pinch strength and fatigability we measured grip and pinch strength and fatigability during clinical H-CIMT.
METHODS: The children participated in a H-CIMT model organized in a therapeutic summer-camp. Children received 90 hours of intensive treatment. Grip and pinch strength and fatigability was measured and fatigue was calculated according to a Static Fatigue Index (SFI).
RESULTS: Pinch strength significantly increased, grip strength did not increase significantly. A non-significant decrease was seen in SFI in pinch and grip.
CONCLUSIONS: H-CIMT showed to be effective in increasing muscle pinch strength in the AH. Effectiveness in decreasing muscle fatigue during grip and pinch tests is not yet shown although there was a tendency towards a decrease in muscle fatigue. However, the long-term effects on these aspects are also important in future research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11-17 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Mar 2017 |
Keywords
- Adolescent
- Cerebral Palsy
- Child
- Female
- Hand Strength
- Humans
- Male
- Muscle Fatigue
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Pinch Strength
- Restraint, Physical
- Treatment Outcome
- Upper Extremity
- Clinical Trial
- Journal Article