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Evaluation of The Effect of Neck and Trunk Stabilization Exercises on Quality of Life and Communication in Children With Cerebral Palsy With Oral Motor Problem
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), Feeding and oral-motor intervention strategies, and 1 other intervention for Cerebral Palsy. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To investigate the effectiveness of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on communication and quality of life (QoL) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) with oral motor problems. Children with CP were randomly divided into Study Group (SG) and Control Group (CG). Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) approaches and oral motor therapy were applied to both groups. SG also received neck-trunk stabilization training.
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Interventions
NDT is a holistic and interdisciplinary clinical practice model informed by current and evolving research that emphasizes individualized therapeutic handling based on movement analysis for habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with neurological pathophysiology.
Feeding and oral-motor intervention strategies have been developed to address difficulties with sucking, chewing, swallowing, and improve oral-motor skills.
Trunk control affects head control. After gaining head control, it causes jaw stability and oral motor control (tongue control and lip closure). All of these affect communication and quality of life.