Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate how applying trunk stabilization exercises for 8 weeks to children with spastic cerebral palsy on their gross motor function, functional independence, and trunk muscle activity. A diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy was experienced in 15 children. The trunk exercise was composed of three types of exercises: abdominal drawing exercise, Bridge exercise, and Sit up exercise for 20 minutes at a time, twice a week, for 8 weeks. Significant increases were maintained in sitting, crawl and kneeling position among GMFM at both 4 weeks and 8 weeks of application (p<.05). There was a significant increase in both the WeeFIM mobility and locomotion category after 4 weeks and 8 weeks of application (p<.05). Trunk muscle activity also showed a significant increase in the rectus abdominis and external oblique abdominal muscles at both 4 and 8 weeks of application (p<.05). It was found that the trunk stabilization exercise program is an effective intervention method for improving gross motor function, functional independence, and muscle activity, which are measures of motor function in children with cerebral palsy.
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