Investigation of the effects of postural balance exerciseson body control and walking function in children withcerebral pals

The aim of this study was to comprehensively investigate the effects of postural balance exercises on trunk control and gait function in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). The aim of this study is to comprehensively investigate the effects of postural balance exercises on trunk control and gait function in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP). A total of 42 children with Cerebral Palsy, 21 in each group, between the ages of 5-15, in a special education and rehabilitation center located in Gaziosmanpaşa district, which meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study, will be included. In the first group of 21 children with cerebral palsy in the first group, which was randomized, an exercise program including 10 minutes of stretching and strengthening, and 20 minutes of postural balance exercises in addition to the conventional physiotherapy program including 10 minutes of NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) 2 days a week for 4 weeks Physiotherapist (Physician) Gözde İnci Demirel implemented by In the other group, 21 children with cerebral palsy; A 20-minute stretching and strengthening exercise program and a 20-minute NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) conventional physiotherapy program were applied 2 days a week for 4 weeks. At the end of 4 weeks, the effect on postural balance was evaluated by evaluating with Trunk Control Measurement Scale, Dynamic Gait Index and Timed Up and Go Test. As a result of the evaluations, a significant difference was found in the Experimental Group compared to the control group in Trunk Control Measurement Scale, Dynamic Gait Index and Timed Get Up and Go Test.