A Study on Efficacy of Respiratory Exercises Coupled with Neurodevelopmental Treatment on Pulmonary Function of Children with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy

B. S. Santhosh Kanna^1*  and K.Balabaskar²

¹SRM Institute of Science and Technology , Chennai, India, 603203.

²National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD ), Chennai, India, 603112.

Corresponding Author E-mail: b2skanna@gmail.com

Abstract: Cerebral palsy is a group of condition characterized by motor dysfunction due to non-progressive brain damage early in life. They may also have decreased mobility, restriction in physical activity and limitation in functional capacities, Along with motor dysfunction, children with cerebral palsy can have abnormality of respiratory function This study was intended to study the efficacy of Respiratory exercises along with Neurodevelopmental treatment in Pulmonary function of children with Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy.

Keywords: Cerebral Palsy; Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT); Pulmonary Function; Respiratory Exercises; Ventilatory Parameters

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