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Impact of Resistance Therapy on Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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  • Luisa Collado-Garrido

    (Rehabilitation Service, The Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Valdecilla Avenue s/n. C.P.: 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain)

  • Paula Parás-Bravo

    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, Valdecilla Avenue s/n., 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
    Research Nursing Group IDIVAL; Cardenal Herrera Oria Street s/n. C.P., 3901 Cantabria, Spain)

  • Pilar Calvo-Martín

    (Rehabilitation Service, The Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Valdecilla Avenue s/n. C.P.: 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain)

  • Miguel Santibáñez-Margüello

    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Cantabria, Valdecilla Avenue s/n., 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
    Research Nursing Group IDIVAL; Cardenal Herrera Oria Street s/n. C.P., 3901 Cantabria, Spain
    Global Health Research Group, University of Cantabria, 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain)

Abstract

Cerebral palsy is one of the main causes of disability in childhood. Resistance therapy shows benefits in increasing strength and gait in these patients, but its impact on motor function is not yet clear. The objective was to analyze the impact of resistance therapy on the improvement in the motor function using a review and meta-analysis. A comprehensive literature research was conducted in Medline (PubMed), Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Knowledge, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) in relation to clinical trials in which resistance therapy was used and motor function was assessed. Twelve controlled clinical trials and three non-controlled clinical trials (only one intervention arm) studies were identified. In terms of pre–post difference, the overall intra-group effect was in favor of resistance therapy intervention: standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.37, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.21 to 0.52, p < 0.001 (random-effects model), with moderate heterogeneity ( I 2 = 59.82%). SMDs were also positive by restricting to each of the analyzed scales: SMD = 0.37, 1.33, 0.10, and 0.36 for Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM), Lateral Step Up (LSU), Time Up and Go (TUG), and Mobility Questionnaire (MobQue) scales, respectively. Regarding the difference between groups, the results showed a high heterogeneity ( I 2 < 99%), with the mean difference (MD) also favorable for the GMFM scale: MD = 1.73, 95% CI = 0.81 to 2.64, p < 0.001 (random-effects model). Our results support a positive impact of resistance therapy on motor function. Further studies should delve into the clinical relevance of these results.

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  • Luisa Collado-Garrido & Paula Parás-Bravo & Pilar Calvo-Martín & Miguel Santibáñez-Margüello, 2019. "Impact of Resistance Therapy on Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-21, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:22:p:4513-:d:287230
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