Learning ballet technique modulates the stretch reflex in students with cerebral palsy: case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cerebral palsy (CP) is considered the most prevalent developmental motor disorder in children. There is a need for training programs that enhance motor abilities and normalize function from an early age. Previous studies report improved motor outcomes in dance interventions for CP. Investigating the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying such improvements is necessary for efficient and safe intervention design. This study reports changes in stretch reflex responses as the primary neurophysiological motor outcome of a targeted ballet class intervention.

Results

A case series of participants with mixed spastic and dyskinetic CP (n = 4, mean age = 12.5 years, SD = 6.9S years, three female, one male) who learned ballet technique in a course of one-hour classes twice

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Ortiz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11539840 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature