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Plyometric exercises: subsequent changes of weight-bearing symmetry, muscle strength and walking performance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy.

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the subsequent effects of plyometric training on weight-bearing symmetry, muscle strength, and gait performance in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. METHODS: =20, received the traditional physical rehabilitation only). The weight-bearing symmetry index (WB-SI), maximum isometric muscle strength (MIMS) of quadriceps and hamstring muscles, and spatial-temporal gait parameters were assessed pre and post-intervention. RESULTS: =.14) among PLYO and Non-PLYO groups did not differ significantly. CONCLUSION: Addition of plyometric exercises to the physical rehabilitation programs of children with unilateral CP could achieve greater improvement in muscles strength and walking performance, but not in WB-SI.

Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Authors: Ragab K Elnaggar, Mohammed F Elbanna, Waleed S Mahmoud, Bader A Alqahtani

Institutions: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Cairo University, King Abdulaziz University

Language: English

Topic: Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

Subfield: Rehabilitation

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2997902955

FWCI: 6.564

Cites: 33

Cited by: 45

Related to: 10