EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A MECHANICAL REHABILITATION GLOVE IN SCHOOL-AGED PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY IN THE ANDIJAN REGION
Keywords:
cerebral palsy, mechanical rehabilitation glove, occupational therapy, spasticity, upAbstract
The study titled “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Mechanical Rehabilitation Glove in School-Aged Patients with Cerebral Palsy in the Andijan Region” aims to assess the impact of innovative mechanical rehabilitation technology on the motor recovery of children with cerebral palsy (CP). The research involved school-aged patients undergoing comprehensive rehabilitation programs that included the use of a specially designed mechanical glove to improve upper limb motor function. Functional assessments were conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate improvements in muscle tone, fine motor coordination, and range of motion. The results demonstrated that the inclusion of the mechanical glove in rehabilitation therapy significantly enhanced hand functionality, increased patient engagement, and accelerated the recovery of motor skills compared to conventional physiotherapy alone. These findings suggest that mechanical rehabilitation devices can serve as effective adjunct tools in pediatric neurorehabilitation, contributing to better outcomes and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy in regional healthcare settings.
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