《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2003, Vol. 9 ›› Issue (05): 274-275.

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Analysis on the effect of Wuida and Bobath on upper limb spasticity in children with hemiplegia

XU Hong-xia, GAO Xiao-hong, LI Run-jie   

  1. Department of Rehabilitation,Dalian Paediatrics Hospital,Dalian 116012,Liaoning,China
  • Received:2002-11-02 Published:2003-05-25 Online:2003-05-25

Abstract: ObjectiveTo study the method decreasing muscle tensility of upper limb and improving the function of disabled limb and hand on the spastic period in children with hemiplegia.Methods32 children with hemiplegia were randomly divided into Wuida (16cases ) and Bobath group (16cases ). The evaluation was done 1 weeks before treatment, then Wuida and Bobath therapy was used to decrease muscle tensility and abnormal gesture. After spasticity untroubled, both groups had undergone suitable occupational therapy for three months.ResultsThe decrease of the spasticity and the function of disabled limb and hand in Wuida group were better than those in Bobath group.ConclusionsWuida therapy can decrease muscle tensility of upper limb on the spastic period in children with hemiplegia.

Key words: children with hemiplegia, spasticity, Wuida therapy, Bobath therapy, rehabilitation