Combined Vojta and Bobath concepts therapy effect and physical exercises on foot balance and motor control in children with infantile cerebral palsy

Authors

  • Peter Bartik GSD – Health and Physical Education Department, Sport Sciences and Diagnostics Research Group, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5267-6841
  • Andreea Popescu Faculty of Medical and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Health and Motricity, Constantin Brancuși University of Târgu-Jiu, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8654-8488
  • Camelia-Daniela Plăstoi Faculty of Medical and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Health and Motricity, Constantin Brancuși University of Târgu-Jiu, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6845-4610
  • Bogdan Niculescu Faculty of Medical and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Health and Motricity, Constantin Brancuși University of Târgu-Jiu, Romania
  • Peter Šagát GSD/Health and Physical Education Department, Sport Sciences and Diagnostics Research Group, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5227-1975
  • Pablo Prieto González GSD/Health and Physical Education Department, Sport Sciences and Diagnostics Research Group, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0668-4031
  • Ibrahim AL Jasser Mathematics and Sciences Dep., Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Dragoș Ioan Tohănean Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Spots, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6740-1867
  • Ioan Turcu Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Spots, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • Eliška Kubíková Anatomical Institute of the Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v62.108818

Keywords:

Infantile cerebral palsy, Combined therapy, Vojta concept, Bobath concept, Children, Physiotherapy

Abstract

Background: Ensuring independent locomotion is one of the primary goals of therapeutic intervention in children with infantile cerebral palsy (ICP). This study aimed to evaluate the foot and balance developmental changes in children with ICP after independent walking began utilizing Bobath, Vojta, and combined concepts for therapy.  Methodology: 12 children (5 girls, 7 boys) aged 2-5 years diagnosed with ICP were distributed into three groups. Group I – 4 subjects treated with Vojta therapy, Group II – 4 subjects treated with Bobath therapy, and Group III – 4 subjects treated with a combined therapy. The assessment of the subjects included the Berg scale, the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), and a Stabilometry footboard PoData 2.00. Results: Group I reported an improvement in balance, and Group II reported an improvement in muscle tone. Group III reported a significant improvement in coordination and balance through rebalancing the plantar weight distribution on each leg.  Conclusions: This study highlights and recommends combining Bobath and Vojta's approaches for advanced impact on foot balance and motor control in children with infantile cerebral palsy.

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