Effects of 4 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training on balance and gait performance in an adolescent with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study investigated the effects of 4 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training on balance ability. [Subject and Methods] An adolescent with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy was recruited. The subject performed 4 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training. We assessed the balance subtest of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Second Edition, the 10-meter walk test, and the 6-min walk test. [Results] The balance subtest scores were improved significantly after training. [Conclusion] This study suggests that 4 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization training is effective for improving balance and gait performance in spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy.