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Effect of backward walking training on postural balance in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled study.

Authors :
El-Basatiny, Heba M Youssr
Abdel-aziem, Amr Almaz
Source :
Clinical Rehabilitation. May2015, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p457-467. 11p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article presents a study which aims to examine the effect of backward walking training on the postural control of children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. The study method used include randomized controlled trial, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Biodex balance system. It concludes that an additional backward walking training in the physical therapy can improve the postural balance of children with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02692155
Volume :
29
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Rehabilitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102418339
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215514547654