Author/Authors :
Johari, Sahar Department of Occupational Therapy - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran , Ahmadi Kahjoogh, Mina Department of Occupational Therapy - Faculty of Rehabilitation - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Sanei, Fatemeh Department of Occupational Therapy - School of Rehabilitation - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Havaei, Naser Department of Occupational Therapy - Faculty of Rehabilitation - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz , Daemi, Mostafa Department of Speech Therapy - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
Abstract :
Objectives: The present study examined the effect of home-based handling training of mothers
on the improvement of gross motor function of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
Methods: In this randomized control trial, 42 children with CP (5-12 years old) were randomly
assigned into the intervention and control groups. Data were collected using the Gross Motor
Function Classification System and Gross Motor Function Measure.
Results: Gross motor function suggested significant improvement in the intervention group, in
comparison with the control group (P<0.01).
Discussion: Handling training of mothers could be advised as a complementary and helpful
intervention for gross motor function improvement in children with CP.
