Physical Therapy as a Determinant of Change in the Cerebral Palsied Infant

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Children (24) under 18 mo. of age with an initial diagnosis of cerebral palsy were observed for a minimum of 6 mo. on either experimental or control physical therapy programs using a double-blind study design. Medical and therapy evaluations indicated definite changes in motor, social and management areas for those subjected to the experimental procedure and particularly among children expected to show higher intelligence. Change was somewhat correlated with age at entry to the study and was more often associated with less actual treatment time. These findings suggested the need for additional treatment modalities for the youngest children who are most likely to have the greatest global involvement.

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