MOTOR CONTROL, POSTURAL STABILITY, AND FUNCTIONAL PARTICIPATION IN CEREBRAL PALSY AND EARLY-ONSET MOTOR DISORDERS

Abstract

Cerebral palsy and other motor disorders in early childhood are well-recognized health problems that cause disability in children. These problems present as deficits in motor control movement and functional participation in various roles in childhood. Defects in brain development in this period lead to deficiencies in regulating muscle tone and control of selective motor functions and a general lack of balance regulation in individuals. Postural stability serves as a foundation that enables efficient and functional movement in most situations in life. Postural stability has close association in regulating trunk control and in providing a perfect balance reaction to anticipate a general state of postural stability. The current rehabilitation practices for physically impaired clients concentrate on task-specific training programs for motor skills, neurodevelopmental therapy, strengthening, and balance therapy to improve neuromuscular coordination and functional independence. Research findings and literature reveal an increasing body of literature indicating a strong correlation between postural control and gross motor function and participation levels for physically impaired clients, particularly those from clinical settings in India. The addition of International Classification for Functioning, Disability and Health also facilitates and promotes more holistic settings for client goal development and extends beyond impairment and disability to participation and life quality. Further research is necessary to better functional outcomes for children suffering from cerebral palsy and early-onset motor disorders.