dc.contributor.author | Hüche Larsen, H. | |
dc.contributor.author | Frisk, R. F. | |
dc.contributor.author | Willerslev-Olsen, M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Nielsen, J. B. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-10-07T07:39:32Z | |
dc.date.available | 2021-10-07T07:39:32Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2021 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Hüche Larsen, Helle et al. ‘Motor-learning Based Activities May Improve Functional Ability in Adults with Severe Cerebral Palsy: A Controlled Pilot Study’. 1 Jan. 2021 : 273 – 283. | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/11250/2788287 | |
dc.description.abstract | BACKGROUND:
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disturbance characterized by impaired control of movement. Function often decreases and 15% of adults are classified as severely affected (Gross Motor Function Classification Scale III-V). Little is known about interventions that aim to improve functional abilities in this population.
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate a 12-week intervention based on motor learning principles on functional ability in adults with severe CP.
METHODS:
16 adults (36±10 years, GMFCS III-V) were enrolled and divided into an intervention group (Active group) and a standard care group (Control group). Primary outcome measure was Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-88). Secondary measures were neurological status. The Active group were measured at baseline, after the intervention and at one-month follow-up. The Control group were measured at baseline and after one month.
RESULTS:
Analysis showed statistically significant improvement in GMFM-88 for the Active group from baseline to post assessment compared with the Control group (group difference: 5 points, SE 14.5, p = 0.008, CI: 1.2 to 8.7). Improvements were maintained at follow-up. Results from the neurological screening showed no clear tendencies.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study provides support that activities based on motor learning principles may improve gross motor function in adults with severe CP. | en_US |
dc.publisher | NeuroRehabilitation | en_US |
dc.subject | motor learning | en_US |
dc.subject | motor function | en_US |
dc.subject | neurorehabilitation | en_US |
dc.subject | rehabilitation | en_US |
dc.subject | training | en_US |
dc.subject | neuroplasticity | en_US |
dc.subject | cerebral palsy | en_US |
dc.title | Motor-learning based activities may improve functional ability in adults with severe cerebral palsy: A controlled pilot study | en_US |
dc.type | Journal article | en_US |
dc.source.pagenumber | 273-283 | en_US |
dc.source.volume | 48 | en_US |
dc.source.journal | NeuroRehabilitation | en_US |
dc.source.issue | 3 | en_US |
dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.3233/nre-201581 | |
dc.description.localcode | måsjekkes | |