
Purpose: The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the feasibility of a 3-week constraint-induced movement therapy program in children with brain tumors and upper extremity hemiplegia and to describe resultant change in extremity use. Methods: Affected arm use, health-related quality of life, and parent-reported feasibility of program participation were measured before and after the intervention and at a 3-month follow-up visit. Results: All 9 participants completed the entire study. The quality and amount of affected arm use improved significantly; gains were maintained at the 3-month follow-up evaluation. Some parents (44%) reported that program participation was difficult; however, all reported satisfaction with the program. Participants did not experience negative changes in health-related quality of life during the intervention, indicating that they tolerated the program well. Conclusions: Findings suggest that a child with hemiplegia as a result of a brain tumor can adhere to and benefit from a constraint-induced movement therapy program.
Male, Restraint, Physical, Brain Neoplasms, Hemiplegia, Pilot Projects, Upper Extremity, Treatment Outcome, Child, Preschool, Quality of Life, Feasibility Studies, Humans, Female, Child, Physical Therapy Modalities
Male, Restraint, Physical, Brain Neoplasms, Hemiplegia, Pilot Projects, Upper Extremity, Treatment Outcome, Child, Preschool, Quality of Life, Feasibility Studies, Humans, Female, Child, Physical Therapy Modalities
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