Author/Authors :
Behzadi، Faranak نويسنده Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , , Noroozi، Hesammedin نويسنده School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , , Mohamadi، Marzieh نويسنده Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehailitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran ,
Abstract :
Background:Traditional Bobath approach (TBA) is one of the several methods
which is used for the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP) who are
referred to occupational therapy settings. In this study the effect of TBA on the
gross motor function (GMF) of children with CP was compared with that of the
Home Program Bobath approach (HPBA).
Methods:Thirty children with CP participated in this study. They were
randomly assigned in two groups. Control group received Bobath traditional
services for 12 sessions. In the intervention group, along with these services,
parents participated in training program and followed the exercises. Scale was
used to assess GMF before and after intervention.
Results:Participants of this study consisted of 9 girls and 6 boys in traditional
group and 10 girls and 5 boys in home-based group. The mean age of homebased group was 19.53±3.35 months and traditional group was 17.20±6.80. GMF
increased significantly in both groups. In addition, differences between the two
groups were significant (P=0.007).
Conclusion:the results of this study showed that TBA with HPBA was more
effective than the traditional ones.
