Effectiveness of special Seating to Improve sitting Ability for the Children with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

The purpose of the study was explore the effectiveness of special seating to improve sitting ability for the children with cerebral palsy. Objectives: To evaluate the improvement of sitting ability of cerebral palsy children according to Chailey Sitting ability scale, to identify the improvement of every component of sitting ability level. Methodology: Single group Pre- test & Post-test design was used for the study design. Total 26 children with cerebral palsy having impaired sitting ability were selected through convenience sampling for the study. The study is conducted at Special seating Unit of CRP. Chailey sitting ability scale was used to measure the cerebral palsy children's sitting ability. Results: Data was analyzed with a pre-test and post-test design and score is calculated by manually and Microsoft Excel worksheet 2010 according Chailey sitting ability scale and verified frequency of every sitting ability. After observing pre-test and post-test score the study found that sittng ability is significantly improved by using Special seating. According to Chailey sitting ability scale 19 children or 73% children out of 26 children are observed in level-1or unplaceable in pre-test score, but during post-test score those who have level-1, sitting ability have been improved to 4 children or 21% children in level-2, 11 or 58% in level-3, 4 or 21% in level-4. 6 children or 23% children are level-2 in pre-test score but during post-test score those who have level-2 sitting ability have been improved to 4 or 67% in level-3, 2 or 33% in level-4. 1 children or 4% children are level-3 in pre- test score, but in post-test score level-4 in that children. Conclusion: When using special seating chair, statistically significant increases in cerebral palsy children's sitting ability. The researcher concluded the study with the result that special seating is effective to improve sitting ability for the children with cerebral palsy.