Therapeutic Effect of Tetrax based Visual Biofeedback Training for Balance Dysfunction in a Child with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy- A Case Report

Abstract

Background and Purpose: The study investigated the effectiveness of Tetrax biofeedback training on balance of a child with ataxic Cerebral Palsy (ACP). Both Tetrax and conventional Occupational Therapy (COT) were performed. Each session of Tetrax and COT was carried out for 30 minutes, 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Primary outcome measure was Berg balance Scale (BBS) and fall index (FI). Secondary outcome measures were the stability index (ST) and the weight distribution index (WDI). Tetrax training has effectively aided in the recovery of balance when used in addition to the COT treatment, however further studies with larger populations are required for evidence of its effectiveness. Key words: Ataxia, Tetrax, Balance, Biofeedback, Rehabilitation.