| Objective: To observe the effect of the sensory integration training on gross motor development of high risk infants. Methods: Fifty-five inpatient or outpatient high risk infants from July 2015 to July 2016 were randomly divided into observation group (n=28) and control group (n=27). The observation group received sensory integration training and routine rehabilitation training, and the control group received routine rehabilitation only. The Alberta infant motor scale (AIMS) was performed before and 3 months after treatment. Results: The AIMS in the prone, supine, sitting and standing positions was improved in both two groups after treatment (P<0.01). The observation group scored higher in prone, supine positions and in total (P<0.05), but in sitting and standing positions, no significant difference was found between the two groups after treatment. The percentile level of AIMS had significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: After the early sensory integration training, there was significant progress on gross motor development level of observation group in the prone position, supine position and overall level as compared with the control group. Early sensory integration training has a significant effect on the gross motor function of high risk infants. |
