Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effects of strength training program in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy to improve function, activity, and participation.

Data sources

Five electronic databases (MEDLINE-Pubmed, Cochrane Library, PEDro, CINAHL, and SPORTDiscus) were systematically searched for full-text articles published from inception to 30 June 2021.

Review methods

Randomized controlled trials were included, who compared: (i) child population with spastic cerebral palsy population between 0 and 22 years; (ii) studies in which a muscle strength training program was performed and included dosing information; (iii) studies comparing strength training with other physical therapy technique(s) or untreated control group. Stu

SUBMITTER: Merino-Andres J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9639012 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature