The effectiveness of Bobath technique in treating children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review

Mohd Dar, Shahid and Johari, Nur Atiqah (2024) The effectiveness of Bobath technique in treating children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review. International Journal of Allied Health Sciences, 8 (1). pp. 2968-2974. E-ISSN 2600-8491

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Abstract

Aim: To assess how Bobath therapy affects motor function and functional independence. Method: This systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. All randomized control trials (RCTs) that recruited cerebral palsy children and applied the Bobath approach as an intervention were collected through a comprehensive online database search. For quality assessment, the revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trial (RoB 2) was used. Results: Six eligible articles including five RCTs and one quasi�experimental study were retrieved from PEDro, MEDLINE, COCHRANE, EBSCO and PubMed since 2010, and all studies had low risk of bias. The Bobath therapy had shown positive effects on gross motor function, balance, upper extremity function and functional independence with no significant effects on gait parameters and disability involvement. Conclusion: The Bobath technique would not be effective on its own but may give more advantages if it is used as an adjunct to other conventional physiotherapy treatments.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Neurodevelopmental therapy, Bobath, Cerebral palsy, Randomized control trials
Subjects:	R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ101 Child Heatlh. Child health services. Preventive health services for children
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Shahid Mohd Dar
Date Deposited:	19 Feb 2024 16:27
Last Modified:	19 Feb 2024 16:27
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110927

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