Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy for Children With Brain Tumors. Issue 1 (January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sparrow, Jessica; Zhu, Liang; Gajjar, Amar; Mandrell, Belinda N.; Ness, Kirsten K.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric physical therapy. Volume 29:Issue 1(2017:Spring)
• Publication Date: 2017-01
• Subjects: brain tumor -- constraint-induced movement therapy -- hemiplegia -- pediatric; Physical therapy for children -- Periodicals; 615.820832
• DOI: 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000331
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0898-5669

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the feasibility of a 3-week constraint-induced movement therapy program in children with brain tumors and upper extremity hemiplegia and to describe resultant change in extremity use. Methods: Affected arm use, health-related quality of life, and parent-reported feasibility of program participation were measured before and after the intervention and at a 3-month follow-up visit. Results: All 9 participants completed the entire study. The quality and amount of affected arm use improved significantly; gains were maintained at the 3-month follow-up evaluation. Some parents (44%) reported that program participation was difficult; however, all reported satisfaction with the program. Participants did not experience negative changes in health-related quality of life during the intervention, indicating that they tolerated the program well. Conclusions: Findings suggest that a child with hemiplegia as a result of a brain tumor can adhere to and benefit from a constraint-induced movement therapy program. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the feasibility of a 3-week constraint-induced movement therapy program in children with brain tumors and upper extremity hemiplegia and to describe resultant change in extremity use.