THE EFFECT OF CORE STABILITY PROGRAM ON THE FINE MOTOR ACTIVITIES OF THE UPPER LIMB IN CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY

Abstract

Background:

Cerebral palsy (CP), permanent motor disease occurred by non-progressive abnormalities during brain development, resulting in neurological, motor, and postural impairments.

Method:

Research was carried out at Santosh College of Occupational Therapy in Ghaziabad. Forty-four children who met the required criteria were allocated into experimental group and control group. Each group had twenty-two children. Before and after the intervention, assessments were carried out using the BBT and ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire. The group that was tested did a structured core stability training three times a week for 45 minutes over 8 weeks. The other group had a fine motor intervention program with the same schedule and time.

Results:

Both groups demonstrated improvement following the intervention. There was no discernible difference between the groups according to baseline analysis (p > 0.05). However, following treatment, experimental group considerably outperformed control group (p < 0.001), suggesting that adding core stability exercises improved upper limb fine motor abilities more successfully than fine motor intervention alone.

Conclusion:

Core stability training is an effective therapeutic approach for improving upper limb fine motor abilities in CP children. Incorporating core stability exercises into rehabilitation programs may enhance manual dexterity, functional hand use, and overall functional outcomes.