Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.

Purpose: To assess effects of adaptive bungee trampoline training for children with cerebral palsy. Methods: This was a single-subject intervention study, A-B-A, with 4 children aged 6 to 11 years. Measurements included muscle strength, balance, functional muscle strength, functional mobility, sel...

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Main Authors: Williams, Sian, Germain, Ashleigh M, Blackmore, A Marie, Gibson, Noula, Newell, Becky
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/75162
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author Williams, Sian
Germain, Ashleigh M
Blackmore, A Marie
Gibson, Noula
Newell, Becky
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Germain, Ashleigh M
Blackmore, A Marie
Gibson, Noula
Newell, Becky
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description Purpose: To assess effects of adaptive bungee trampoline training for children with cerebral palsy. Methods: This was a single-subject intervention study, A-B-A, with 4 children aged 6 to 11 years. Measurements included muscle strength, balance, functional muscle strength, functional mobility, selected Gross Motor Function Measure items, heart rate, enjoyment, and for adverse effects—range of motion and spasticity. Goals were measured using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Results: Lower limb muscle strength improved in 3 children, and balance and functional strength in 2 children. The child who was not walking increased sitting and supported standing times. All participants had clinically significant increases on the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Adherence and enjoyment were high, with no adverse effects. Conclusion: Adaptive bungee trampoline training can improve strength, balance, and functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-751622019-04-03T06:47:48Z Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study. Williams, Sian Germain, Ashleigh M Blackmore, A Marie Gibson, Noula Newell, Becky Purpose: To assess effects of adaptive bungee trampoline training for children with cerebral palsy. Methods: This was a single-subject intervention study, A-B-A, with 4 children aged 6 to 11 years. Measurements included muscle strength, balance, functional muscle strength, functional mobility, selected Gross Motor Function Measure items, heart rate, enjoyment, and for adverse effects—range of motion and spasticity. Goals were measured using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Results: Lower limb muscle strength improved in 3 children, and balance and functional strength in 2 children. The child who was not walking increased sitting and supported standing times. All participants had clinically significant increases on the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Adherence and enjoyment were high, with no adverse effects. Conclusion: Adaptive bungee trampoline training can improve strength, balance, and functional mobility in children with cerebral palsy. 2019 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/75162 10.1097/PEP.0000000000000584 eng restricted
spellingShingle Williams, Sian
Germain, Ashleigh M
Blackmore, A Marie
Gibson, Noula
Newell, Becky
Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
title Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
title_full Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
title_fullStr Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
title_short Effects of Adaptive Bungee Trampolining for Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Single-Subject Study.
title_sort effects of adaptive bungee trampolining for children with cerebral palsy: a single-subject study.
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/75162