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The impact of Vojta therapy on the level of functional independence in children with cerebral palsy

Aleksandra Szynal, Martyna Brychcy, Anna Mickiewicz

Aleksandra Szynal, Martyna Brychcy, Anna Mickiewicz – The impact of Vojta therapy on the level of functional independence in children with cerebral palsy –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2026; 26(1); 84-92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EFACOZI

Abstract
Aim of the Study. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of an intensive, week-long rehabilitation program based on Vojta therapy on the level of functional independence in children with cerebral palsy (CP).
Material and Methods. The study involved 20 children aged 1 to 6 years, diagnosed with CP and classified as level III or IV according to the GMFCS scale. Each child underwent Vojta therapy three times a day for 50 minutes over the course of a week. The effects were assessed before and after the rehabilitation program using the GMFM-66 and WeeFIM scales. The study employed a pre–post design without a control group. No parallel observation of a control group was conducted and the analysis assessed within-subject changes in the same cohort of children before and after the intervention.
Results. Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in total scores on both scales (GMFM-66 and WeeFIM) after the therapy. In the studied group of children with cerebral palsy, the average GMFM-66 score increased by 5.4%, and the WeeFIM score by 4.18% following a week-long rehabilitation program based on Vojta therapy. The greatest improvements were observed in domains related to more complex motor activities.
Conclusions. In the studied group of children with cerebral palsy, a short-term improvement in gross motor function and functional independence was observed following the completion of an intensive, one-week rehabilitation program based on Vojta therapy. Due to the lack of a control group and the continued use of Vojta therapy outside the intensive rehabilitation program, it is not possible to unequivocally attribute the observed effects solely to short-term intensive intervention. The results should be interpreted in the context of a comprehensive rehabilitation process.
Key words
Vojta therapy, cerebral palsy, functional independence
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Quality of life, level of independence and pain symptoms in adult patients with cerebral palsy treated with the Vojta method – case reports

Edyta Ciesielska, Michał Olba, Anna Mickiewicz

Edyta Ciesielska, Michał Olba, Anna Mickiewicz – Quality of life, level of independence and pain symptoms in adult patients with cerebral palsy treated with the Vojta method – case reports –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(5); 66-75

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZGA431F2A6

Abstract
Aim of the study. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of Vojta therapy on the quality of life, level of independence and pain symptoms in adult patients with cerebral palsy (CP).
Basic assumptions. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders caused by damage to the developing brain during the prenatal and neonatal periods, affecting motor development, muscle tone, and posture. Motor disorders in CP are often accompanied by sensory, perceptual, cognitive, communication, and behavioral disorders, as well as epilepsy. Despite advances in prenatal and perinatal care, the overall prevalence of CP has remained stable over the past 40 years. The functional abilities of adults with CP in daily life depend on the severity of symptoms and the presence of any comorbid conditions. These individuals can function with full independence in daily activities, partial dependence, or require round-the-clock care. Pain is one of the most frequently reported problems by adults with CP and negatively impacts their functioning.
One of the leading therapeutic approaches used in the treatment of CP is the Vojta method. This therapy has been successfully used for many years in children with CP, as well as in healthy adults and adults with multiple sclerosis. However, no one has yet evaluated the possibility of its application in adults with CP. Therefore, the authors of this article attempted to apply elements of the Vojta therapy in adult patients with CP and assess its potential impact on their quality of life, level of independence, and pain symptoms.
Key words
quality of life, level of independence, pain symptoms, cerebral palsy, Vojta therapy
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Effect of whole-body vibration training on leg venous properties in children

Andrzej Szopa, Ilona Kwiecień-Czerwieniec, Andrzej Siwiec, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa

 

Andrzej Szopa, Ilona Kwiecień-Czerwieniec, Andrzej Siwiec, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa – Effect of whole-body vibration training on leg venous properties in children –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(3); 202-209

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG020AHL1

Abstract:
Introduction. The aim of the conducted study was to evaluate the effects of whole-body vibration (WBV) training in children with cerebral palsy (CP) on venous circulation in the lower limbs.
Material and Methods. The study was conducted among 13 children with CP aged 7–11 years. A reference group of 13 healthy peers matched for age and gender was also included. Doppler ultrasound of the femoral and popliteal veins of both lower limbs was performed for all subjects. The following parameters were obtained: 1) flow velocity for the femoral vein and 2) flow velocity for the popliteal vein. In children with CP, the examination was repeated after completing a two-week therapy using WBV.
Results. The results suggest that venous circulation in the lower limbs of children with CP may be of lower quality compared to their healthy peers. Additionally, the findings confirm that WBV reduces spasticity in children with CP. WBV improves the parameters of peripheral venous circulation in the lower limbs of children with CP.
Conclusion. To fully assess the impact of vibration training on venous flow quality in the lower limb vessels in children with CP, it will be necessary to expand the study group to a representative sample, including children with CP at different functional levels (GMFCS I-V) and varying degrees of spasticity in the lower limb muscles.

Keywords:
cerebral palsy, whole-body vibration, Doppler ultrasound, venous flow, lower limbs

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Sensory processing abilities in relation to motor capabilities in children with different types of cerebral palsy

Amal Abdelwahab Youssef, Amira Mohamed Eltohamy, Kamal Elsayed Shokry, Engi E.Sarhan, Nesma EM. Barakat

Amal Abdelwahab Youssef, Amira Mohamed Eltohamy, Kamal Elsayed Shokry, Engi E.Sarhan, Nesma EM. Barakat – Sensory processing abilities in relation to motor capabilities in children with different types of cerebral palsy –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(1); 173-181

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EF88A7

Abstract
Background and purpose. Children with cerebral palsy have sensory processing issues as well as motor problems, which lead to severe developmental disability. In this study, we aimed to assess correlation between sensory processing abilities and motor capabilities in children with cerebral palsy and assess the effect of cerebral palsy types on sensory processing abilities and motor capabilities.
Materials and methods. One hundred cerebral palsy children of both sex were included in the study; their age ranged from 4-10 years old were selected from pediatric rehabilitation out clinic of faculty of Physical Therapy Cairo University, fulfilling inclusion criteria. All children were assessed by Short sensory profile: to measure sensory processing ability, Gross Motor Function Classification System: to measure the gross motor skills and Manual Ability Classification System: to measure the fine motor skills.
Result. there was a significant correlation between GMFCS, MACS and the total score of SSP as well as Low energy weak, tactile sensitivity score, taste smell sensitivity, Movement sensitivity, and Under-responsive seeks sensation (P ≤ 0.05*). There was no significant correlations between both auditory filtering and Visual-auditory sensitivity with GMFCS and MACS (P = 0.676 and 0.266, respectively). There was statistical variation among different CP types regarding SSP and motor assessment (P ≤ 0.05*).
Conclusion. the study showed: sensory processing abilities effect on motor capabilities in children with cerebral palsy.
Keywords
sensory processing abilities, motor capabilities, cerebral palsy
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Improved hand muscle ability after 6 weeks of squeezing a tennis ball exercise in children with spastic cerebral palsy

Irmantara Subagio, Nengteng Manik, Rahmat Putra Perdana, Putra Sastaman B, Erna Yantiningsih, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Slamet Raharjo

 

Irmantara Subagio, Nengteng Manik, Rahmat Putra Perdana, Putra Sastaman B, Erna Yantiningsih, Raja Mohammed Firhad Raja Azidin, Slamet Raharjo – Improved hand muscle ability after 6 weeks of squeezing a tennis ball exercise in children with spastic cerebral palsy –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2024; 24(1); 73-77

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG2EF8753

Abstract
Children with cerebral palsy tend to be less physically fit compared to typically developing peers. This is mainly due to the lack of physical activity and exercise during their childhood. If adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy don’t get enough exercise, it could result in reduced mobility and physical fitness. It is very important to start treatment for cerebral palsy when the child is young. The goal of this research was to investigate how children with spastic cerebral palsy might benefit from enhancing their hand muscle functioning by squeezing a sponge tennis ball during hand-strengthening exercises. The study implemented a true experimental design with a pre-and post-test control group. This methodology allowed for a rigorous and systematic investigation, ensuring reliable and valid results. Twelve boys between the ages of 15 and 17 who were all diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy participated in sponge tennis ball gripping exercises as part of a program of intervention. A 30-minute workout of sponge tennis ball squeezing involves 4-6 sets of 15-20 repetitions with passive rests of 30 seconds. The prescribed regimen involves conducting the exercise four times per week for six weeks. Before and after the intervention, the Hand Grip Dynamometer was used to assess the hand muscle strength of children with spastic-type cerebral palsy. Data analysis techniques were applied using the independent samples t-test with a significant level of 5%. The results showed the average muscle strength of the right hand after the intervention between control vs. experiment (4.36 ± 1.35 kg vs. 34.16 ± 3.34 kg (p = 0.000)), the average muscle strength of the left hand after the intervention between control vs. experiment (2.31 ± 0.49 kg vs. 30.18 ± 2.08 kg (p = 0.000)). The findings of the research suggest that engaging in frequent tennis ball gripping exercises, conducted on a frequency of four sessions per week over a duration of six weeks, may yield notable improvements in the hand muscle functionality of children diagnosed with spastic-type cerebral palsy. The findings suggest that including these activities in treatment, procedures may provide significant value for persons with this particular illness.
Keywords
cerebral palsy, children, spastic type, tennis ball exercise
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Body composition and spasticity in children with bilateral cerebral palsy

Lawia Szkoda, Andrzej Szopa, Ilona Kwiecień-Czerwieniec, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa


Lawia Szkoda, Andrzej Szopa, Ilona Kwiecień-Czerwieniec, Małgorzata Domagalska-Szopa – Body composition and spasticity in children with bilateral cerebral palsy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(2); 174-185

Abstract
Objective. The objective of this study was to identify the correlation between body composition of children with cerebral palsy and the degree of spasticity in the muscles of the lower limbs.
Material and methods. The study included a group of 59 independently walking children aged 8 to 16 with spastic diplegia. The control group included 59 children without central movement disorders – students at Primary School No. 25 in Sosnowiec. The research included: 1) assessment of body composition and its components using the TANITA MC-780 S MA scale; 2) assessment of the degree of spasticity according to the modified Ashworth scale; 3) calculations of BMI indices in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and BMI OLAF developed by the Children’s Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw.
Results. The most severe spasticity, both in the right and left lower limbs, was observed in the extensors of the ankle joint. In turn, the mildest spasticity was observed in the group of flexors of the knee joint of the right and left lower limbs. The greater the degree of spasticity in the muscles of the lower limbs, the greater the deficit in fat-free mass and muscle mass in the lower limbs.
Conclusions. Children with CP have deficits in terms of muscle mass. The deficit of muscle tissue depends on the degree of spasticity of the proximal muscle groups of the lower limbs.
Key words:
body composition, spasticity, cerebral palsy
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Online-based versus photos-based home programs on upper extremity functions for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy following botulinum toxin injection

Eslam E. Hassan, Khaled A. Mamdouh, Samia A. Abdel Rahman, Tarek E.I. Omar

Eslam E. Hassan, Khaled A. Mamdouh, Samia A. Abdel Rahman, Tarek E.I. Omar – Online-based versus photos-based home programs on upper extremity functions for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy following botulinum toxin injection. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(5); 112-116

Abstract
Background. Online-based home program allows continuous care at any time controls the economic demand and is considered as a perfect method for infection control. This study was conducted to study the effect of adding online-based versus photos-based home program to the traditional physical therapy program, on hand grasping skills and range of motion of wrist extension and forearm supination of the affected upper extremity for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy following botulinum toxin A injection. Materials and methods. Thirty children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy were classified into two equal groups (A and B). Both groups received traditional physical therapy program in clinic in addition to online-based home program for group (A) and conventional photos-based home program for group (B). The measured variables were the grasp domains of Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test and range of motion of wrist extension and forearm supination using electronic digital goniometer for the affected upper extremity before as well as after three successive months of treatment. Results. The study revealed significant improvement of all measured variables in both groups in post treatment compared to pretreatment values. Regarding between groups comparison, there was significant improvement in group (A) post treatment regarding grasp domain score compared to group (B), while there was non-significant difference regarding the range of motion of wrist extension and forearm supination. Conclusion. Adding online-based home program is more effective than adding photos-based home program to the traditional physical therapy program in improving hand grasping skills in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
Key words:
botulinum toxin A, cerebral palsy, online-based home program, upper extremity functions
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Evaluating the motor development of infants using Vojta’s method, with particular attention to risk factors, in clinical material from a Rehabilitation Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Aleksandra Deljewska-Starykow, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wanda Różyło

Aleksandra Deljewska-Starykow, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Wanda Różyło – Evaluating the motor development of infants using Vojta’s method, with particular attention to risk factors, in clinical material from a Rehabilitation Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2002; 2(3); 216-228

Abstract
Background. The author described child’s physical and mental development in the first year his live in Theodor Hellbrige’s opinion. They presented new definitions how „high-risk pregnancy, „high-risk birth, „high-risk child” They talked over risk factors and among of them there is of great importence famillie’s relations connected with the Rh factor, main blood groups, famillie’s enzynopathy and chromosome aberration also mather’s ilnneses during the her pregnancy. They payed special attention to the gestosis, diabetes, tyroid’s ilnneses, obesity, anemia, passed infectius and bleeding. The authors rated negative factors among low height of mather, low weigth of mather befor her pregnancy and no hygienic live. The period shorter than 6 months between the pregnancies is health risk also, and like how the inflammatory proceeses of the Central Nervous System, generalized cyanosis, low evaluation in the Apgar Scale, acidosis, hiperbilirubinamy, infantile convulsions, neonatal asphyxia, the children born after different complications related to labour.The aim of examine.• The neurophysiology analysis of the development newborn from the group high-risk pregnancy, high-risk birth, especially children which was born before 37 weeks lasting pregnancy – premature baby- and children which was born in normal labor but the size those newborn was too small to fetal age- dystrophy child• The paying attention to early diagnosis of the neurodeveloping disturbances and starting the treatment quickly.Material and methods. 32 premature baby was examine , it was the children were born between 28-37 weeks of the pregnancy and 13 dystrophy child which weight were 2 500 g. and 1 child was born after 37 weeks pregnancy. The examine was done in the Rehabilitation Center in Zgorzelec. Results and conclusions. On the basis of examine the authors drown following conclusions: 1. The Vojty’s development neurokinesiology diagnostic is good screening for children from risk groups, is simply to do and let to evaluate early child’s disturbances in psychomotorial development. 2. The bigger worth of the Vojtys diagnostic and therapy is possible right development of children from high-risk birth groups. The results which are presented prove to early start to diagnos and treat give children chance to right development. 3. The age of the child is of great importance for results and time of therapy. 4. The low weigth of labor and relative shorter time of live the child during the pregnancy have the influence for efficiency CNS and the level of disturbances central neurvous coordination. The low weigth and shorter pregnancy live the higher level disturbances central neurvous coordination is presented. 5. The risk factor has influence for time therapy to moment reached the normalization. The intermural dystrophy is worst than premature baby. The premature baby quicklier and large number reache the normal psychomotorial development.

Key words:
infantum Cerebral Palsy, Vojta, child physical and mental development

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An evaluation of gait disturbances in children undergoing rehabilitation for cerebral palsy

Janusz Nowotny, Krzysztof Czupryna, Jacek Sołtys

Janusz Nowotny, Krzysztof Czupryna, Jacek Sołtys – An evaluation of gait disturbances in children undergoing rehabilitation for cerebral palsy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(2); 189-196

Abstract
Cerebral palsy (CP) belongs to the group of dysfunctions in which impairment of the gait function is a constant element. The goal in rehabilitation is to steer the process of compensation in such a way that the gait pattern produces a minimum of disturbances and limitations in locomotion. Objective evaluation is essential for purposes of planning rehabilitation and monitoring outcome. Since the evaluation of gait can be parameterized, the authors have presenting methods for making such an evaluation, concentrating on two types of tests. The possibility of evaluating gate symmetry is presented, based on the use of the Parotec® system, along with evaluation based on analysis of particular gate markers, using the Zebris system. Certain practical remarks are given in the conclusion, essential for planning and managing the course of rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy.

Key words:
Cerebral Palsy, evaluation of gait disturbances, rehabilitation

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Some possibilities for alleviating gait disturbances in children undergoing rehabilitation for cerebral palsy, in the light of baropedographic tests: a preliminary report

Janusz Nowotny, Krzysztof Czupryna, Jerzy Pietruszewski, Małgorzata Matyja

Janusz Nowotny, Krzysztof Czupryna, Jerzy Pietruszewski, Małgorzata Matyja – Some possibilities for alleviating gait disturbances in children undergoing rehabilitation for cerebral palsy, in the light of baropedographic tests: a preliminary report. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(3); 217-223

Abstract

Background. A pathological gait stereotype often occurs in children with cerebral palsy. The effort is made during rehabilitation to alleviate some of the symptoms, but this requires a precise survey of the component factors involved in the abnormal gait pattern that can be remedied. Atypical methods are sometimes used in rehabilitation, and their suitability also needs objective verification. Material and methods. Our study presents the possibilities for objective gait evaluation using baropedographic tests based on the Parotec® system. The possibilities of improving gait symmetry are also presented, using the example of children undergoing rehabilitation for cerebral palsy who have also been receiving botulin injections or the so-called inhibitive plaster casts. Results and Conclusions. These additional therapeutic devices facilitate further treatment and have a positive impact on improving the symmetry of gait in these children. We also found that this testing can be a valuable source of information for the therapist, pointing out which parameters of abnormal gait should be focused on during further rehabilitation.

Key words:
Cerebral Palsy, evaluation of gait disturbances, botulin, inhibitive plaster casts
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