The Effect of Action Observation Therapy on Upper Extremity Function in Children With Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 26
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Abilhand Kids
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Introduction: Musculoskeletal problems in the upper limb (UL) caused by nerve damage following Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (OBPI) and disorders affecting the use of the UL can limit activities of daily living (ADLs) and limit the child's participation in school and society. Method: Twenty-six children with OBPY aged between 6-17 years participated in the study and were randomised AOT and Photo Observation (PO) groups in equal numbers by stratified randomisation. In the 15-session treatment, a total of 18 ADL activities related to personal care, dressing, eating and preparation, transfer and mobilisation activities, reaching, and sports activities were studied with six exercises per session. The AOT group watched each ADL activity for two minutes through pre-prepared videos and then repeated the movement they watched for three minutes. The PO group observed the photographs taken from the video for two minutes and then practised the movement described for three minutes. The same sequence was continued for six exercises and one session was completed in approximately 30 minutes. Abilhand-Kids (AK), Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT), Modified Push-up Test (MPT), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Lateral Reach Test (LRT), Brachial Plexus Outcome Measurement (BPOM), Gilbert and Raimondi Score (GRS), Box Block Test (BBT) were performed before and after the treatment.
Detailed Description
Introduction
Musculoskeletal problems in the upper limb (UL) caused by nerve damage following Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (OBPI) and disorders affecting the use of the UL can limit activities of daily living (ADLs) and limit the child's participation in school and society. No study investigating the effect of EGT in children with OBPY has been found in the literature. Based on this deficiency, we aimed to investigate the effect of EGT in children with OBPY in a randomised controlled study.
Hypotheses of our study H0: There is no difference between Action Observation Therapy and Photo Observation in improving upper extremity functional skills in children with OBPY.
H1: There is a difference between Action Observation Therapy and Photo Observation in improving upper extremity functional skills in children with OBPY.
Method: Twenty-six children with OBPY aged between 6-17 years participated in the study and were randomised AOT and Photo Observation (PO) groups in equal numbers by stratified randomisation. In the 15-session treatment, a total of 18 ADL activities related to personal care, dressing, eating and preparation, transfer and mobilisation activities, reaching, and sports activities were studied with six exercises per session. The AOT group watched each ADL activity for two minutes through pre-prepared videos and then repeated the movement they watched for three minutes. The PO group observed the photographs taken from the video for two minutes and then practised the movement described for three minutes. The same sequence was continued for six exercises and one session was completed in approximately 30 minutes. Abilhand-Kids (AK), Seated Medicine Ball Throw (SMBT), Modified Push-up Test (MPT), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Lateral Reach Test (LRT), Brachial Plexus Outcome Measurement (BPOM), Gilbert and Raimondi Score (GRS), Box Block Test (BBT) were performed before and after the treatment.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Participant)
Masking Description
Participants did not know the other intervention and were not exposed to each other
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 6 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Being between the ages of 6-18
- •OBPY diagnosed in Type 1, Type 2a, Type 2b group according to Narakas classification system
- •Triceps brachii muscle strength above 3/5 in manual muscle strength assessment
- •Family and child agree to take part in the study
Exclusion Criteria
- •History of upper extremity surgery and Botox in the last 6 months
- •Difficulty in understanding the commands given
- •Visual and hearing problems
- •Finding of shoulder dislocation
- •Orthopaedic problems associated with OBPY
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Abilhand Kids
Time Frame: 5 weeks
ABILHAND-Kids is a measure of manual ability for children with upper limb impairments. The scale measures a person's ability to manage daily activities that require the use of the upper limbs, whatever the strategies involved
Modified Push-up Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
The Modified Push-Up Test is used to measure upper body strength endurance and trunk stability. This variation, which uses a modified technique with a clap behind the back while in the 'down' position and a touch from one hand to the other in the 'up' position.
Functional Reach Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
Functional Reach Test (FRT) is the maximal distance one can reach forward beyond arm's length while maintaining a fixed standing position.
Lateral Reach Test
Time Frame: 5 weeks
The LR Test measures postural stability in the medial-lateral direction by assessing the maximum distance an individual can reach laterally beyond arm's length at shoulder height, while maintaining a fixed base of support in the standing position
Seated Medicine Ball Throw
Time Frame: 5 weeks
This test measures upper body (arm) strength and explosive power. By keeping the back in contact with the wall the strength of the arms only are tested.
Secondary Outcomes
- Brachial Plexus Outcome Measurement(5 weeks)
- Gilbert and Raimondi Score(5 weeks)
- Box Block Test(5 weeks)
Investigators
Merve Çalışkan
Physiotherapist
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)