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Project

Myofascial Structual Integration for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Center:

CA-Stanford University School of Medicine, DBP

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Heidi Feldman
[email protected]
650-723-5711

Project Description:

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurologic disorders of movement, tone, and posture caused by a non-progressive central nervous system injury that occurs prenatally or early in life. Spastic cerebral palsy, the most common type, is characterized by increased muscle tone, stiffness, and weakness. Though the brain injury is the primary cause of the abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control, secondary effects include muscle contractures and structural changes in soft tissue and fascia that contribute to stiffness and impaired function. (Foran et al. 2005; Lieber et al. 2004). This study used myofascial structural integration as a complementary body-based therapy to address these peripheral changes and to determine if the treatment improves gross motor function and gait.

Keyword(s):

cerebral palsy, myofascial structural integration, Rolfing

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National