Targeted Ballet Class for Cerebral Palsy
Targeted Ballet Class for Cerebral Palsy
This study aims to investigate the effect of the targeted ballet dance on participants with
 cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disorder in childhood, with a prevalence of 3.1
 to 3.6 cases per 1000 living births in the United States. The motor signs of CP include
 abnormal muscle tone and motor control, preventing individuals with CP from participating in
 normal daily activity. The most common type of CP is spastic CP, in which spasticity is
 present and range of motion in the joints is reduced. Physical therapy is one fundamental
 method of rehabilitation that attempts to recover motor function via exercises, while the
 effects of physical therapy are still elusive due to the lack of comprehensive evidence. This
 study uses a targeted ballet class to promote balance, increased range of motion, and reduced
 spasticity. The combination of qualitative clinical measures and quantitative assessment
 spasticity aims to demonstrate the benefits brought by the dance class.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy

 -  is between 3 to 64 years old

 -  have no uncorrected vision

 -  have no other neuromuscular or musculoskeletal condition

 -  have not had surgical procedures within six months of enrollment in the study

 -  participate in stable school and/or private physical therapy with a frequency no
 greater than one session per week

 -  have no changes in medication for the last six months

 -  have the ability to pay attention and follow three-step directions

 -  be medically stable, (8) have no other concurrent illness

 -  have not received any Botox treatment within three months previous to the initiation
 of the study, and have Gross Motor System Classification Scale (GMFCS) I-IV (NOT V).

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Not meeting ALL of the criteria