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This randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to investigate the
effect of dance in the functionality and psychosocial adjustment of young
subjects with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS: Twenty-six young subjects
with CP, GMFCS (Gross Motor Function Classification System) levels from II to V,
were randomized into two intervention groups: kinesiotherapy and dance (n = 13
each). Twenty-four sessions
(1 hour, twice a week) were performed in both groups.
Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and World Health Organization Disability
Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) by International Classification of Functioning,
Disability and Health (ICF) were used before and after each intervention.
RESULTS: Dance increased the classification of functioning
(P = 0.001),
independence function (P = 0.004), self-care (P = 0.01), mobility (P = 0.008),
locomotion (P = 0.01), communication (P = 0.02), psychosocial adjustments (P =
0.04), and cognitive function (P = 0.03). Intergroup analysis evidenced
significantly greater improvements in classification of functioning (P = 0.0002),
independence function (P = 0.0006), self-care (P = 0.01), mobility (P = 0.001),
locomotion (P = 0.002), communication (P = 0.0001), psychosocial adjustments (P =
0.002), and cognitive function (P = 0.0001) in dance group. CONCLUSIONS: It was
shown that this approach could have an influence on basic common points in the
body and motion, including emotional and social aspects, supporting the concept
of complex multimodal psychomotor adjustments.
Dance promoted enhancement on
functionality and social activities regarding psychosocial adjustments in
cerebral palsy young subjects.
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