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Research Paper | Health and Medical Sciences | India | Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024 | Rating: 6 / 10
Correlation Between Trunk Control and Gross Motor Function in Sitting among Children with Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: An Observational Study
Dr. Ekta Mehta [3] | Dr. Asha Tatipamul [2] | Jemisha Bhesaniya | Nency Balar
Abstract: Background: Cerebral Palsy (CP) is prevalent disability starting in early childhood characterized as a series of difficulties caused by Central Nervous System Lesion. Motor and secondary musculoskeletal problems are seen in CP. The trunk plays an important role in maintaining the postural control mechanism and subjects with CP may be challenged by difficulties in maintaining trunk control. Sitting abilities can be described using the Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) and Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM). Aim: The purpose of this study is to assess relationship between trunk control and gross motor function in sitting children with unilateral spastic Cerebral palsy using the GMFM and TCMS. Materials and Methodology: An Observational study was conducted in which 20 children in sitting with Unilateral Spastic CP from hospitals of Surat city were taken. Children diagnosed with Unilateral Spastic CP and gender aged 1 to 18 years. Children with CP who had head control were included and spine and pelvic surgery, neuromotor disorder and metabolic disorder were excluded in this study by convenient sampling. After obtaining consent, the TCMS and GMFM scales were filled up by therapist. The correlation of TCMS and GMFM had done by Karl Persons correlation coefficient. Result: This study investigates the correlation between trunk control and Gross motor function in children with unilateral Spastic cerebral palsy. Using the Trunk Control measurement scale (TCMS) and Gross motor function measurement (GMFM), we evaluated 20 children aged 1 to 18 years from Surat. Our findings shows a significant positive correlation r=0.89, p <0.01 between trunk control and Gross motor function, suggesting that improving trunk control can enhance Gross motor function in these children. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a significant positive correlation between trunk control and gross motor function in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. Enhancing trunk control through targeted training could significantly improve gross motor function, underscoring the need of focused physiotherapy and neuro - rehabilitation interventions.
Keywords: Cerebral palsy, trunk control, children, gross motor function, sitting
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024,
Pages: 1387 - 1390