EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC THERAPY ALONG WITH PHYSIO -THERAPY TO IMPROVE GROSS MOTOR FUNCTION AND BEHAVIOUR IN SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY

Abstract

Background: Cerebral palsy affects approximately 1 out of 500 new-born s, with an estimated prevalence of 17 million people worldwide, which establishes it as the most common motor disability during childhood. There are different therapeutic strategies such as physiotherapy and music therapy for the treatment of cerebral palsy. Intervention protocols using both therapies to unify the measurement of motor function have not been investigated. AIM & OBJECTIVES: AIM: The aim of the study is to nd out the Effectiveness of music therapy to improve gross motor function and behavior in cerebral palsy children as these mainly lead more participation and restriction for patient and as well as family. OBJECTIVES: 1.The main objective is to improve the functional activities of the patient. Therefore, this study focuses on to nd out the effect of music therapy to improve gross motor function 2.Study improve behavior in cerebral palsy children and increase independent measure of the patient. Methods: In a 6-week intervention study, 30 participants with features of spastic cerebral palsy studied. Pre and post treatment data was collected and analyzed using gross motor function measures were used to nd out the signicance of the treatment. Result: The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. Parametric test was used within the group analysis. AGreater signicant improvement in sensory & motor function was found after 6 weeks. Conclusion: In the experimental condition used in the study, both the groups showed signicant improvement in strength and gross motor function. The use of music therapy with conventional therapy (GROUP B) evidenced a signicant greater improvement in behavior and gross motor function when compared to conventional therapy (GROUPA).