Effects of Robot-Assisted Therapy on Upper Limb Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Overall, robot-assisted therapy appears to be effective in improving dissociated movements, grasp, and weight-bearing, but not for muscle tone and protective extension in children with CP. However, these results need to be interpreted cautiously.
Authors
- Laura Emmanuela Lima Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2920-9567)
- Aline Alvim Scianni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5968-2195)
- Patrick Roberto Avelino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7248-4767)
- Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9784-9729)
- Kênia Kiefer Parreiras de Menezes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9906-9555)
- Ana Flávia de Souza Pascoal
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01942638.2025.2577206
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00