The efficacy of swimming therapy for infants with Graf II developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the most common musculoskeletal disorder in the neonatal period, which is usually screened using ultrasound. Infants diagnosed with Graf II (a, b, c) type DDH generally undergo treatment with the Pavlik harness at 6 weeks of age. The Pavlik harness can affect the quality of life of infants. Swimming therapy has been shown to enhance neuromotor development and muscle coordination in typical infants. For infants with specific motor disorders such as cerebral palsy, it can also reduce joint load through water buoyancy and improve gross motor function. However, this evidence is derived from populations with clinical characteristics different from those of infants with Graf II type DDH. Its role in key rehabilitation areas for DDH i

SUBMITTER: Bai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature