ABSTRACT
Background: Task oriented training is widely recognized as an effective
method to enhance balance. Purpose: The aim of this study was to
investigate the effect of task oriented training on balance in children with
hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Subjects and Methods: Fourteen children
with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, aged from 6 to 9 years of both sexes were
participated in this study. They were selected from the outpatient clinic
of the National Institute of Neuromotor System. They were assigned into
one group, (study group). They received task oriented training program.
The treatment program was conducted for one hour, three times per week
for three successive months for this group. Pre- and post-treatment
assessments of balance were performed by Pediatric Balance Scale
(PBS). Results: This group showed significant improvement in balance
(p < 0.000) after treatment protocols. Conclusions: Task oriented training
may be used as an effective method in the rehabilitation program for
children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy to improve their balance.