Vojta Therapy in Neuromotor Development of Pediatrics Patients with Periventricular Leukomalacia: Case Series

De-La-Barrera-Aranda, Elena; González-Gerez, Juan José; Saavedra-Hernández, Manuel; Fernandez-Bueno, Laura; Rodríguez-Blanco, Cleofás; Bernal‐Utrera, Carlos

doi:10.3390/medicina57111149

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“…In this experiment, we decided 15 min of reflex locomotion stimulation time to ensure that a sufficient amount of data was collected for the statistical analysis. However, the duration of stimulation varies across different studies [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][47][48][49][50]. Another study [13] with a similar design showed changes in cingulate cortex, premotor, and supplementary cortical areas during an 8 min-long reflex locomotion stimulation.…”

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“…Different studies have described the effect of the reflect locomotion stimulation on the neuromotor development in patients with periventricular leukomalacia. After 11 mo of the regular reflex locomotion stimulation, all probands showed clinically significant progress in development assessed by the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development and Denver II [16]. Epple et al [17] demonstrated the effect of the reflex locomotion stimulation in a very early stroke rehabilitation.…”

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Analysis of Intracerebral Activity during Reflex Locomotion Stimulation According to Vojta’s Principle

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Vojta’s therapy is a widely used approach in both the prevention and therapy of musculoskeletal disorders. Changes in the musculoskeletal system have been described repeatedly, but the principles of the approach have not yet been clarified. The objective of our study was to evaluate changes of intracerebral activity using electromagnetic tomography (sLORETA) that arise during reflex locomotion stimulation of the breast trigger zone according to Vojta’s therapy. Seventeen healthy women took part in the experiment (aged 20–30 years old). EEG activity was recorded 5 min prior to the reflex locomotion stimulation, during stimulation, and 5 min after the stimulation. The obtained data were subsequently processed in the sLORETA program and statistically evaluated at the significance level p ≤ 0.05. The analysis found statistically significant differences in the frequency bands alpha-2, beta-1, and beta-2 between the condition prior to stimulation and the actual stimulation in BAs 6, 7, 23, 24, and 31 and between the resting condition prior to stimulation, and the condition after the stimulation was terminated in the frequency bands alpha-1, alpha-2, beta-1, and beta-2 in BAs 3, 4, 6, and 24. The results showed that reflex locomotion stimulation according to Vojta’s therapy modulates electrical activity in the brain areas responsible for movement planning and regulating and performing the movement.

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Analysis of Intracerebral Activity during Reflex Locomotion Stimulation According to Vojta’s Principle

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“…This has a significant impact on the feelings and attitudes of parents performing therapy [ 13 , 16 ]. The effectiveness of this method has been repeatedly confirmed [ 5 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 ]. Despite many studies indicating the high efficacy and positive effects of the therapy and parents’ increasing knowledge of it [ 4 , 22 , 23 ], the method still arouses a lot of emotion and concern [ 4 , 24 ].…”

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Assessment of the Emotional State of Parents of Children Starting the Vojta Therapy in the Context of the Physical Activity—A Pilot Study

Strojek

Wójtowicz

Kowalska

2022

IJERPH

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The aim of the study was to assess the emotional state of parents at the moment of starting therapy for their children using the Vojta method in the context of the physical activity undertaken by the parents. The study involved 68 parents (37 mothers and 31 fathers) of children with central coordination disorders (CCD) presenting for consultation and therapy using the Vojta method. The authors’ questionnaires, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and the Inventory to Measure Coping Strategies with Stress (Mini-COPE) were used. As many as 84% of mothers and 77% of fathers presented high level of perceived stress. Comparative analysis showed a statistically significant difference in anxiety and life satisfaction between the groups of mothers and fathers studied. Taking declared physical activity into account, there was a statistically significant difference in stress and anxiety in the mothers’ group and a statistically significant difference in mood and life satisfaction in the fathers’ group. Promoting physical activity among parents of children with CCD can be helpful in maintaining better psycho-physical conditions and can also be a good tool in combating stress in difficult situations, such as the illness and therapy of a child.

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“…Likewise, it is also used for adults with neurological and motor impairment, especially for adults who have suffered a stroke [15]. Its applicability extends to other neurological pathologies such as multiple sclerosis [16], as RLT improves postural control and balance [17], or even to peripheral injuries, spina bifida, congenital malformations, or orthopedic problems [18,19].…”

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Electromyographic Response of the Abdominal Muscles and Stabilizers of the Trunk to Reflex Locomotion Therapy (RLT). A Preliminary Study

Pérez-Robledo

Sánchez-González

Bermejo‐Gil

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JCM

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Reflex locomotion therapy (RLT) was developed by Vaclav Vojta in 1954 as a diagnostic and treatment tool. This therapy is mainly used to rehabilitate children with motor disorders and risk of cerebral palsy. It is also used for adults with neurological and motor impairment. RLT is based on specific postures and regular stimulation points through which a series of reflex responses are triggered. The neurophysiological mechanisms of this therapy have recently been discovered. This study aims to objectively evaluate muscular responses at the abdominal level after stimulation in the first phase of reflex rolling by showing, with surface electromyography analysis (sEMG), the muscular activity in trunk stabilizing muscles (rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, and serratus anterior) before, during, and after the application of RLT. A total sample of 27 healthy subjects over 18 years of age was recruited. An experimental study on a cohort was conducted. Two experimental conditions were considered: stimuli according to the Vojta protocol, and a control non-STI condition. Regarding muscular electrical activity, statistically significant differences were determined in all muscles during right-sided stimulation in the VSTI condition (p < 0.001), but not in the non-STI condition. The mean increase in muscle activity in the VSTI condition during the first stimulation ranged from 7% to 20% in the different abdominal muscles. In conclusion, an sEMG response was observed in the abdominal muscles during stimulation of the pectoral area as described in RLT, compared to stimulation of non-described areas.

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Vojta Therapy in Neuromotor Development of Pediatrics Patients with Periventricular Leukomalacia: Case Series

Cited by 9 publications

References 14 publications

Analysis of Intracerebral Activity during Reflex Locomotion Stimulation According to Vojta’s Principle

Analysis of Intracerebral Activity during Reflex Locomotion Stimulation According to Vojta’s Principle

Assessment of the Emotional State of Parents of Children Starting the Vojta Therapy in the Context of the Physical Activity—A Pilot Study

Electromyographic Response of the Abdominal Muscles and Stabilizers of the Trunk to Reflex Locomotion Therapy (RLT). A Preliminary Study

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