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. 2019 Feb 25;15(1):103-108.
doi: 10.12965/jer.1836568.284. eCollection 2019 Feb.

The efficacy of physical therapy on the improvement of the motor components of visual attention in children with cerebral palsy: a case series study

Vanesa Abuin-Porras  1 , Paolo Pedersini  2 , Pedro Berjano  3 , Jorge Hugo Villafañe  2
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The efficacy of physical therapy on the improvement of the motor components of visual attention in children with cerebral palsy: a case series study

Vanesa Abuin-Porras et al. J Exerc Rehabil. .

Abstract

This paper has attempted to compare the effects of Bobath's concept with control's session on the improvement of visual attention in children with cerebral palsy. A 10 children sample (7 girls and 3 boys) aged 6 to 16 years (median, 12 years) was collected. The group who had received Bobath-based treatment crossed-over to control treatment and the previous control group received Bobath-based treatment for once a week. Measures were assessed at pre- and posttreatment. Outcome measure included the visual attention, we used Conners' Kiddie Continuous Performance Test (K-CPT). Bobath's session targeted to crossed-over participants produced greater improvements in K-CPT(RT) (difference=33.1, P<0.05) at posttreatment compared to the control's session group, whereas the improvement of K-CPT did not differ between groups. The results of this case series study showed a significant improvement on visual attention through the improvement of motor control functions after the Bobath's session over the control's session.

Keywords: Bobath’s concept; Cerebral Palsy; Neurodevelopmental treatment; Visual attention.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

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Conners’ Kiddie Continuous Performance Test (K-CPT): Conner’s attention test for children.
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