Strength training in children with cerebral palsy : independent learning material for physiotherapy students
Mottus, Marleen (2021)
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021120423774
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021120423774
Tiivistelmä
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in children. CP is umbrella term for many different impairments that are causing difficulties in moving, maintaining posture and balance. The disorder itself is non-progressive, but secondary problems may cause the loss of functionality, which results in decrease of life quality. According to the studies loss of muscle strength is one of the most limiting factors in CP.
The objective of this thesis was to collect evidence-based knowledge about strength training in children with CP. The literature that was used in this thesis was mostly published within 10 years, with some exceptions. The findings explained the benefits and reasons of strength training.
The process began in August 2020, by collecting the ideas for the topic, literature was collected throughout December 2020 to November 2021. Learning material has been made for Satakunta University of Applied Sciences pediatric physiotherapy course, with H5P Moodle platform. It has been conducted in October 2021 and implemented in November 2021. The thesis was based on action research methodology which was supported by the evidence-based theoretical background and feedback that was collected about the learning material.
Latest studies show positive effects of strength training in children with spastic CP, but further studies are needed to find out specific interventions and training programs.
The objective of this thesis was to collect evidence-based knowledge about strength training in children with CP. The literature that was used in this thesis was mostly published within 10 years, with some exceptions. The findings explained the benefits and reasons of strength training.
The process began in August 2020, by collecting the ideas for the topic, literature was collected throughout December 2020 to November 2021. Learning material has been made for Satakunta University of Applied Sciences pediatric physiotherapy course, with H5P Moodle platform. It has been conducted in October 2021 and implemented in November 2021. The thesis was based on action research methodology which was supported by the evidence-based theoretical background and feedback that was collected about the learning material.
Latest studies show positive effects of strength training in children with spastic CP, but further studies are needed to find out specific interventions and training programs.