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Effect of Physiotherapy on the Promotion of Bone Mineralization in Preterm Infants
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Reflex Locomotion Therapy, Passive Joint Mobilizations, and 1 other intervention for Metabolic Bone Disease. Completed, enrolled 101 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
To determine whether reflex locomotion therapy is effective for the prevention of osteopenia in preterm infants and compare its effectiveness over other physiotherapeutic methods like passive joint mobilizations and massage
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The exercises corresponding to the motor complexes of the 1st phase of the rolling reflex and the original creeping reflex were performed, dedicating one minute to each side and performing two repetitions in each session.
Passive Joint Mobilizations with articular pressure described by Moyer-Mileur, et al. 1995 and modified by Vignochi, et al. 2008
Soft massage with soft pressures in limbs, tactile stimulation and no motion.