International Journal of Motor Control and Learning
International Journal of Motor Control and Learning
IJMCL
Literature & Humanities
http://ijmcl.com
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2717-3283
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10.61186/ijmcl
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2020
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Impact of Mental Imagery Training on the Upper Limb Functions and Motor Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy
2-2. Rehabilitation
2-2. Rehabilitation
مقاله اصیل
Original Article
<div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Background:</strong> Children with cerebral palsy due to limitations in movement are dependent on others in terms of mobility and self-care. These limitations affect their participation in daily life and its quality.<br>
<strong>Objective:</strong> This study aimed to determine the impact of mental imagery training on the upper limb functions and motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.<br>
<strong>Method:</strong> Twenty children with cerebral palsy were selected from Tavana Rehabilitation Center in Tabriz city using a convenience sampling method and were randomly divided into two groups: mental imagery and control. The subjects of the mental imagery group were trained by mental imagery and subjects of the control group did not receive any training. Lincoln-Oseretsky development scale was used for collecting data from the subjects. <br>
<strong>Results:</strong> The results of the covariance test indicated that mental imagery teaching can cause the improvement of upper limb functions and motor skills in children with cerebral palsy (p<0.05).<br>
<strong>Conclusion:</strong> It can be concluded that mental imagery is considered as an effective strategy to improve motor skills in children with cerebral palsy.</div>
Cerebral Palsy, Mental Imagery, Fine and Gross Motor Skills.
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Zahra
Mohammadi
Mzahra7272@yahoo.com
10031947532846001499
10031947532846001499
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Master of Psychology and Exceptional Children Education, Tabriz, Iran
Nader
Hajloo
Hajloo53@uma.ir
10031947532846001500
10031947532846001500
No
Professor of Psychology and Educational Sciences Department, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil Iran
Farnaz
Seifi-skishahr
f.seify@yahoo.com
10031947532846001501
10031947532846001501
Yes
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil Iran