A STUDY TO COMPARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORO MOTOR REHABILITATION AND CRANIAL NERVE MANIPULATION IN DECREASING DROOLING AMONG CHILDREN WITH SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY

Abstract

Effectiveness of Oro Motor Rehabilitation versus Cranial Nerve Manipulation in Management of Drooling among Children with Cerebral Palsy.

BACKGROUND: Drooling is a major issue among children suffering from cerebral palsy which can also affect the quality of life of the children and their parents. There are different therapeutic interventions for drooling management. The current study was conducted to make out the effectiveness of oro motor rehabilitation and cranial nerve manipulation in management of drooling among children with cerebral palsy. The motor disorders of cerebral palsy are often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, communication, behavior, epilepsy and secondary musculoskeletal problems.

METHOD: The study analyzed 30 children and they were separated into 2 groups. Each group with 15 children Group A (Oro Motor Rehabilitation) and B (Cranial Nerve Manipulation). Both the group A and B treated for the duration of 6 months. After the treatment session both groups were assessed with drooling quotient assessment (DQ).

RESULT: Both the group had a significant improvement. But more comparatively cranial nerve manipulation (group B) was found effective than oral motor rehabilitation (group A)

CONCLUSION: Cranial nerve manipulation was found effective when compared to oral motor rehabilitation in decreasing drooling in children with cerebral palsy