Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of early rehabilitation at bedside motor function in children with acute flaccid paralysis （AFP）. Methods45 patients were divided into two groups. The treatment group (n=23) received rehabilitation when the vital signs were stable and nervous symptom did not advance. The control group (n=22) received rehabilitation after acute stage. ResultsThe muscular strength of treatment group recovered more significantly than the control group 2 weeks and 4 weeks after treatment （P＜0.05）.ConclusionEarly rehabilitation at bedside can facilitate the motor function recovery in AFP.

Key words: acute flaccid paralysis （AFP）, rehabilitation, motor function, children