Effect of Acquire_C on Upper Extremity Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

This study describes the use of acquireC in to improve upper extremity function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

10 Children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy had been selected by convenient sampling. The participants were assessed two times over a six weeks period using quality of upper extremity skill test (QUEST). Acquire_C included a univalve cast worn on the unaffected arm and approximately 12 hours a day for four hours of Physiotherapy intervention for a period of 6 weeks.

Results shows that there was significant improvement in the upper limb function as the calculated of QUEST variables includes dissociated movement, grasp, weight bearing and protective extension were 7.184 (P < 0.05), 11.21(P < 0.05), 4.04(P < 0.05) and 2.72 (P < 0.05) respectively, was greater than tabulated value (2.262).

It is concluded that there was significant improvement in dissociated movement, grasp, weight bearing and protective extension following acquireC intervention.