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Active Wii video game system as a form of balance training - pilot study
Reichertová, Simona ; Medunová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Pospíšilová, Mariana (referee)
Introduction: The theoretical part of the thesis summarizes findings from foreign literature on virtual reality and its use in rehabilitation, as well as the possibility of the benefits of active video games as part of balance training, specifically gaming console Nintendo Wii. The practical part is a pilot study to evaluate the effect of balance training in patients with cerebral palsy using this gaming console. Methods: The study included five patients with cerebral palsy, three in the form of spastic hemiparesis, two in the form of spastic triparesis. Patients were aged 8-18 years. Therapy took place on the Nintendo Wii, selecting five games from cd/dvd Wii Fit Plus. Patients underwent a total of 8 treatments with a frequency of once a week. One therapy lasted 20-30 minutes, according to success in individual games. The effect of therapy was evaluated using the Balance Master, specifically through tests Weight / Bearing squat (weight distribution of the lower limbs), mCTSIB (modified test balance sensory interaction) Limits of Stability (CoG sway to the borders of support base), Rhytmic Weight Shift (fast active transfer of CoG), Walk Across, Tandem walk and Step/Quick Turn (walking with a turn). For statistical evaluation and comparison of the results before and after treatment was used...
The social program of support for a client with physical handicap
Nešporová, Františka ; Krahulcová, Beáta (advisor) ; Nová, Monika (referee)
The thesis ,,The social program of support for a client with physical handicap" is devided into two parts. The theoretical part presents the filosofy of the spirit and body, the physicality, body dissability, cerebral palsy and the Act No. 108/2006 Coll., on social services. The empirical part consists of the case managment of the client with cerebral palsy. I describe the goal of the thesis here and the method of collecting data. I also introduce my respondent in this part and mention the tasks of the research. The chapter called ,,Data and it's interpretation" consists of the qualitative interview. The aim of the interview is to show in what extent my respondent use a social services. The interview is the part of the thesis.
Comparison of active and passive patient orthoses with CP
Davidová, Kateřina ; Černý, Pavel (advisor) ; Šolc, Zdeněk (referee)
UNIVERZITA KARLOVA V PRAZE Fakulta tělesné výchovy a sportu Comparison of active and passive patient orthoses with CP Bakalářská práce Vedoucí bakalářské práce: Vypracovala: Ing. Pavel Černý, Ph.D. Bc. Kateřina Davidová Praha, květen 2016 Abstract Title: Comparison of active and passive patient orthoses with CP Objectives: The aim of this bachelor thesis is to provide a comprehensive form of basic information on the issue CP, formation, complications, methods and treatment options and disease to capture benefits, uses and types of medical devices. Method: When drawing up this work the method of qualitative data collection of research articles, literature and oral information obtained from experts, who are dedicated to this issue, was used. Result: The effect of dynamic orthoses for patients with cerebral palsy is more efficient than the effect of static braces. Keywords: cerebral palsy, orthotics, dynamic brace, Nancy Hilton, spasticity, compensation.
Stimulation of people with physical and multiple disabilities - using the TheraSuit Method
Krejčová, Ivana ; Hájková, Vanda (advisor) ; Mlčková, Marie (referee)
The thesis entitled "Stimulation of people with physical and multiple disabilities - using the TheraSuit Method" focuses on the using of different stimulation methods in the care of people with physical and multiple disabilities and is aimed in particular mentioned method TheraSuit and its modifications (Klim-Therapy) whose main element is a special support suit. In the Czech Republic, this method has been used for relatively short time. It is a little widespread, especially due to financial demands. The clients have to pay the therapy almost themselves. Therefore, the thesis aims to gather available information about the method using special support suit. Another objective is to obtain a quantitative overview of the research on the awareness and attitudes of adult clients of selected institutions for people with physical and multiple disabilities, their parents of children with physical and multiple disabilities and staff who work with these people, to discuss methods and new methods of stimulation at all. The thesis also focuses on other stimulation methods used in selected institutions providing services to peoples with physical and multiple disabilities.
Using Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Modality for Children with Cerebral Palsy: a Review and Synthesis
Smolová, Petra ; Bartůňková, Staša (advisor) ; Véle, František (referee)
Title: Using Virtual Reality as a Therapeutic Modality for Children with Cerebral Palsy: a Review and Synthesis Author: Bc. Petra Smolová Grammar correction: Jan Valeška Background: Cerebral palsy is often referred to as an" umbrella term" denoting a group of non-progressive conditions involving primarily a disorder of voluntary movement and/or co-ordination. A functional impairment is more important than diagnosis itself, due to the lifelong type of the disease. Therapy in children suffering from CP is nowadays based on individual movement therapy within a whole complex of rehabilitation programmes. The first line of treatment is building up an interdisciplinary team of professionals, led by paediatrics neurologist or neurologist who is pursuing rehabilitation. Physical therapist should always choose an eclectic approach, knowing only too well the reasons why. Virtual reality as a therapeutic modality is standing besides classic methods according to various authors, as we know from schools and different courses. However, this kind of treatment is novel, its results are greatly promising based on current research. Aim: The purpose of this thesis is to outline the use of virtual reality as a method of therapy in children with cerebral palsy in the main functional conditions - motor control, upper...

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