Influences of a hand positioning device on upper-extremity control of children with cerebral palsy

This study investigated the effects of a hand positioning device on aspects of upper extremity movement control and muscular activity and visual motor performance in 10 children with cerebral palsy. Although no significant results were found, individual subject data revealed a trend toward increased...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of rehabilitation research 1992, Vol.15 (1), p.15-30
Hauptverfasser:	REID, DENISE T, SOCHANIWSKYJ, ALEX
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arm - physiology Assistive Devices (for Disabled) Biological and medical sciences Braces Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy - rehabilitation Child Child, Preschool Electromyography Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Handicap Humans Male Motion Movement Perceptual Motor Learning Posture Prostheses Psychology and medicine Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Psychomotor Performance Psychomotor Skills Self-Help Devices
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Zusammenfassung:	This study investigated the effects of a hand positioning device on aspects of upper extremity movement control and muscular activity and visual motor performance in 10 children with cerebral palsy. Although no significant results were found, individual subject data revealed a trend toward increased numbers of movement units, slower movements, and decreased average velocities. (Author/DB)
ISSN:	0342-5282 1473-5660
DOI:	10.1097/00004356-199203000-00002