The Effect of Neuromobilization Techniques on Physical Activities in Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review | [Pakistan Paediatric Journal • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Hussain Iqbal: University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, 1-KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan

2. Fariha Khalid: University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, 1-KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Sana Batool: University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, 1-KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Ashfaq Ahmed: University Institute of Physical Therapy, The University of Lahore, 1-KM Defence Road, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: The aim of this review is to describe the effects of neuromobilization in improving functional limitations and disabilities in cerebral palsy patients. Study Design: Systematic Review Place and Duration of Study: University of Lahore, 6 months. Material and Methods: Electronic databases such as google scholar, Cochrane, PubMed, PEDro were used to search literature. The databases search identified 86 articles, out of which only two articles fulfilled inclusion criteria; a cross-sectional observational study and a case report series. Results: In the observational study a fair correlation of straight leg raise (SLR) was found with muscle strength and gross motor function measure (GMFM-66) scores. The levels of disability had a fair to moderate negative correlation with SLR which show that a decrease in degree of SLR results in an increase disability. In the case report series, all participants show some improvement in quality of life and function after intervention. Conclusion: The limited literature available on neuromobilization showed that in cerebral palsy the neural structures are compromised and neuromobilization is an effective method in restoring the normal physiology of neural structures. Further studies need to be done to evaluate the effect of neuromobilization on different musculoskeletal and neurological conditions especially in children.

Page(s): 479-483

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Pakistan Paediatric Journal, Volume: 45, Issue: 4, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Cerebral palsy , Neuromobilization , Neural structures , Neurodynamics , Neural mobility

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