Evaluation of progress of psychomotor therapy in children and youth with mental handicap and musculoskeletal disorders

Ewa Puszczałowska-Lizis, Filip Śmigiel, Katarzyna Zajkiewicz

Ewa Puszczałowska-Lizis, Filip Śmigiel, Katarzyna Zajkiewicz – Evaluation of progress of psychomotor therapy in children and youth with mental handicap and musculoskeletal disorders. Fizjoterapia Polska 2010; 10(1); 60-68

Abstract
Background. The rehabilitation of children and youth with mental handicap and musculoskeletal disorders is a difficult for both the therapist and the patient. To evaluate the effectiveness of therapy of mentally and physically handicapped children and youth and examine the correlation between therapeutic success and the degree of disability and place of residence.Materials and methods. The study involved two examinations of a group of 40 children attending a Centrę of Rehabilitation and Education in Rzeszów. The primary research tool was the PEDI scalę, which was used to evaluate the capacity for and performance of functional activities in three categories: independence, mobility and social functions.Results. Profoundly handicapped children and youth attained better results in independence and social function skills than persons with moderate and marked mental handicap. lmprovements in independence were seen in children aged 8-14 years from rural areas while improved social functions was seen in children aged 8-14 years living in urban areas and children in aged 15-17 years living in rural areas.Conclusions. The selection of therapeutic modalities should take into account the intellectual ability ofthe handicapped persons. The place of residence can influence the functions investigated in the study only up to a certain period oflife.
Key words:
children rehabilitation, mental handicap,musculosceletal disorders, PEDI scale
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