title: Effects of strength training program on hip extensors and knee extensors strength of lower limb in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
abstract: [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine whether strength training programs for hip extensors and knee extensors improve gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy in Myanmar. [Subjects and Methods] Forty children (25 boys and 15 girls, mean age: 6.07 ± 2.74 years) from National Rehabilitation Hospital, Yangon, Myanmar, who had been diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, Gross Motor Classification System I and II participated in a 6-week strength training program (45 minutes per day, 3 days per week) on hip and knee extensors. Assessment was made, before and after intervention, of the amount of training weight in pounds, as well as Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) dimensions D (standing) and E (walking, running, jumping). [Results] All scores had increased significantly after the strength-training program. [Conclusion] A simple method of strength-training program for hip and knee extensors might lead to improved muscle strength and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University of Medical Technology, Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar; Graduate School of Health and Welfare Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan.
authors.forename: Thanda
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aye
authors.affiliation: National Rehabilitation Hospital, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
authors.forename: Soe
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Thein
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, University of Medical Technology, Yangon, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
authors.forename: Thaingi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hlaing
keywords: Cerebral palsy; Hip and knee extensors; Strength training