[Effectiveness of early motor interventions in children with cerebral palsy between 3 to 5years of age: Systematic review]

Abstract

Early motor intervention is essential in children with cerebral palsy; however, it is unknown its effectiveness between 3 to 5years. The objective was to determinate the effectiveness of early motor intervention in the motor development of this population. A systematic literature search was performed in Pubmed/Medline, PEDro, OTSeeker, Embase, and LILACS. Finally, 18 articles were selected, of which 4 showed favorable changes in the experimental group in the outcomes of overall motor development and manual motor function, with sensory integration therapy and movement-induced restriction therapy, respectively; however, the results were not statistically significant, and the level of evidence was low. Early motor intervention could be cautiously considered for improving overall motor development and manual function. Higher-quality methodological studies are necessary.

Keywords: Cerebral palsy; Destreza motora; Fisioterapia; Motor skills; Neurological rehabilitation; Parálisis cerebral; Physical therapy speciality; Rehabilitación neurológica.