Background: Rehabilitation games that combine physical therapy exercises with computer games provide all prerequisites for effective motor learning – repeated practice of the same task with the adjusted difficulty level and motivating feedback in the safe environment. The aim: The…
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Innovative extension of the educational system for physiotherapy students regarding functional improvement of infants and young children with central nervous system damage
Considering insufficient methodology for optimal mastering of daily activities by a child with cerebral palsy (CP), the key assumptions were presented that should facilitate the achievement of a set goal. They included: subordination of motor improvement to functional requirements (motor…
Published in 2019, 23 (2) Keywords: cerebral palsy, education of physiotherapy students, functional improvement
Factors affecting adherence to physiotherapy appointments for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Kano metropolis
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most commonly occurring physical disability in childhood. Poor adherence to physiotherapy appointments after discharged is one of the most problematic issue that makes the assessment of progress very difficult for children with CP in…
Influence of marital discord on compliance to physiotherapy appointment for caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Kano metropolis (Nigeria)
Background: The involvement of parents in compliance to treatment regime and home program may not be properly achieved where there is marital discord or separation. Despite the high growth of marital conflicts,and high number of children with cerebral palsy, there…
An Education Program for Prevention of Cerebral Palsy for Pregnant Women Attending Anti-natal Clinics: A descriptive Survey
CP is the commonest and a leading cause of chronic childhood disability, with profound medical, emotional, and economic consequences. The lack of knowledge among pregnant women and mothers of CP children affect their participation in the management of the condition…
Hippotherapy as a form of physiotherapy support in children with cerebral palsy in the opinion of parents
Hippotherapy is a form of therapy that allows a child to explore the natural world. It gains more and more popularity. It brings very good results in the process of physiotherapy in children with cerebral palsy. It grows very rapidly,…
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