Authors : Suchithra S.; Chinduja S.; Dr. B. S. Santhosh Kanna

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep664

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Abstract : Aim: Sensorimotor training plays a crucial role in dynamic stability and movement control. This study investigated the efficacy of active vibration sensorimotor training using a Flexibar in a child with athetoid cerebral palsy (GMFCS Level II).  Methods: A 12-week intervention protocol was conducted (3 sessions per week, 45–60 minutes per session) incorporating active oscillations across supine (90-90), kneeling, squatting, sitting, and standing postures. Clinical outcome measures evaluated pre- and post-intervention included the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Trunk Control Movement Scale (TCMS), Gross Motor Function Measure-88 (GMFM-88), and Comprehensive Coordination Scale (CCS).

Keywords : Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, Flexibar, Sensorimotor Training, Active Vibration, Balance, Coordination, Postural Stability.

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