All articles showed improvement in outcomes with AVG , although differences were not consistently significant compared with conventional therapy .
However , AVG is feasible and shows potential for improving outcomes in this population .
AIM To examine current evidence on use of active video gaming ( AVG ) to improve motor function in children with movement disorders including cerebral palsy , developmental coordination disorder , and Down syndrome .
Effects of task-oriented training on mobility function in children with cerebral palsy.
BACKGROUND / PURPOSE Improvement in mobility function has been the primary goal in the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy . Few studies have examined the effectiveness of task-oriented strength training for children with cerebral palsy . The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of task-oriented strength training on mobility function in children with cerebral palsy . STUDY DESIGN A single-blind , r and omized controlled trial with pre-training and post-training evaluations . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Ten children with cerebral palsy ( GMFCS levels I-III ) were r and omly assigned to an experimental group ( N = 5 ) or control group ( N = 5 ) . Mobility function was assessed using the Gross Motor Function Measure ( GMFM ) and the Timed " Up and Go " ( TUG ) test . Participants in the control group received conventional physical therapy focused on improving walking and balance through facilitation and normalization of movement patterns . Participants in the experiment group received task-oriented strength training focused on strengthening the lower extremities and practicing functional tasks similar to those the child performs during daily activities . RESULTS After the 5-week training period there were significant improvements in the experimental group for dimension D ( p = 0.009 ) , and dimension E ( p = 0.009 ) of the GMFM . The experimental group significantly reduced the time taken to complete the TUG ( p = 0.017 ) . CONCLUSION / SIGNIFICANCE This study supports the efficacy of task-oriented strength training for improving mobility function in children with cerebral palsy . The findings demonstrate that the application of a task-oriented strength training program is linked to positive functional outcomes . The results suggest that children with cerebral palsy may benefit from a task-oriented strength training program . Further studies with a larger r and omized sample and longer post-intervention follow-up are necessary to document the long-term effects of participation in task-oriented strength training programs in the cerebral palsy population
All articles showed improvement in outcomes with AVG , although differences were not consistently significant compared with conventional therapy .
However , AVG is feasible and shows potential for improving outcomes in this population .
AIM To examine current evidence on use of active video gaming ( AVG ) to improve motor function in children with movement disorders including cerebral palsy , developmental coordination disorder , and Down syndrome .