| Objective: To investigate the effects of 16 week balance intervention training on standing balance control ability in cerebral palsy children. Methods: Fifty participants with gross motor functional dysfunction level Ⅰ aged 7-12 years old were recruited and randomly divided into observation group (n=25) and control group (n=25). Both groups were given the regular training, and observation group was subjected to 16-week balance training additionally. The Berg balance scale, and static and dynamic balance ability tests were performed before and after intervention, respectively. Results: After 16 week treatment, compared with pre-intervention, there were significant differences in the functional Berg balance scores, and static balance and dynamic balance ability variables in both groups before and 16 weeks after interventions (P<0.05). After interventions, there was significant difference between observation group and control group in the maximal sway displacement of center of pressure (CoP) in anterior-posterior direction/medial-lateral direction with eyes open and closed condition, length and envelope area of CoP with eyes open (P<0.05), dynamic balance score, max rotation speed and average rotation speed (P<0.05). Conclusion: Both 16-week balance training and regular rehabilitations could improve the balance control ability and reduce the falling risk in cerebral palsy children. Compared with the regular rehabilitation, the balance training can improve the static and dynamic standing balance ability more effectively. |
