Exploring the Link Between Motor Functions and the Relative Use of the More Affected Arm in Adults with Cerebral Palsy.

ABSTRACT: Individuals with hemiparetic cerebral palsy (CP) exhibit reduced use of their more affected (MA) arm, yet the factors that influence its use during activities of daily living remain elusive. The objectives of this study were to describe the relative use of the MA arm during an ecological task, examine its relationship with the level of impairment, and investigate its association with performance in various unilateral and bilateral tasks.

Methods

Participants took part in two sessions comprising robotic assessments and clinical assessments of motor functions, as well as accelerometry measurement during kitchen tasks. Four variables were derived from accelerometry data. Stepwise regression analyses were used to identify the best contributors to the accelerometry variables among roboti

SUBMITTER: Poitras I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819957 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature