Effect of PNF on Selective Motor Control and Balance in CP

Cerebral palsy is attributed to non-progressive disturbances that occurred in the developing infant brain or fetal characterized by abnormalities of muscle tone, movement and motor skills. PNF technique is thought to have an impact on voluntary motor control and balance through stimulation of proprioceptors, so the aim of this study is to determine the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on selective motor control and balance on children with cerebral palsy.

Inclusion Criteria:Children diagnosed as spastic diplegic cerebral palsyAge between 5-12 years and both genders.Gross motor function level II and III according to gross motor functional classification scale (GMFCS).Spasticity range between 1 and 1+ grade according to modified ashworth scaleChildren who are able to follow simple verbal instructionsExclusion Criteria:Children with uncontrolled epilepsyChildren who show no cooperationChildren receiving botulinum toxin injections or surgery no earlier than 6 months before project starts.Subjects with presence of shortening or deformities of lower limb