Additional Effects of Cuevas Medek Exercises Along With Conventional Physical Therapy on Gross Motor Proficiency and Quality of Life, in Children With Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a prevalent pediatric neurological disorder hindering movement and posture development due to non-progressive disruptions in brain development. Motor disorders along with dysfunctions in sensations, perception, cognition, communication, behavior and secondary musculoskeletal problems are also present in children with CP. Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) is an innovative, intensive and dynamic therapy approach for management of movement disorders. It evoke automatic postural responses in children with motor delay problems by application of distal support, triggering stronger gravity induced reactions to enhanced motor output by compelling both mind and body responses. It incorporates antigravity posture, ROM, weight-bearing, and stretching into functional exercises; for improved agility, flexibility, balance and coordination.