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Intensive Neuromotor Therapy improves motor skills of children with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: case report

Terapia Intensiva Neuromotora melhora as habilidades motoras da criança com Síndrome de Cornélia de Lange: relato de caso

El cuidado intensivo neuromotor mejora las habilidades motoras de los niños con síndrome de Cornelia de Lange: reporte de caso

Abstract

Introduction:

The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic syndrome. Children with CdLS usually require physical therapy, however the efficacy of physical therapy intervention in this population is lacking in the research literature.

Objective:

The aim of this study was to report the effect of Intensive Neuromotor Therapy (INMT) on gross motor function and participation of a child with CdLS using the International Classification of Functioning, Disabilities and Health (ICF) model.

Method:

A Brazilian child with CdLS was followed for over seven months while undergoing three modules of INMT.

Results:

The child demonstrated an evolution of gross motor function with gains of 11.28% in the first module, 9.22% in the second module, and 10.29% in the third module of INMT.

Conclusion:

INMT resulted in improvements in gross motor function and participation during daily activities in a child with CDLS. Further studies of larger cohorts are needed to investigate the efficacy of INMT in children with CdLS.

Keywords:
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome; Physical Therapy; Motor Skills

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