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- Title
An Analysis of the Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation for Children with Cerebral Palsy.
- Authors
Farmer, Todd; Watson, Chelsey
- Abstract
Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder caused by an injury to the brain. Depending on what part of the brain is affected, Cerebral Palsy affects people in many different ways. The primary bodily functions are impeded include locomotion, gross and fine motor coordination, and communication. Unlike traditional treatments and therapies, therapeutic recreation uses leisure as a way to maximize a person's overall health, well-being, and quality of life. For children with Cerebral Palsy, therapeutic recreation has many physical, social, and emotional benefits. Therapeutic recreation programs are designed to facilitate patients' physical and emotional well-being by providing activities that help improve cognitive, social and motor functioning. Therapeutic recreation modalities used to target Cerebral Palsy improve strength, posture stability, gross and fine motor skills, etc. in addition to improving social and emotional health. In conclusion, children with Cerebral Palsy who participate in therapeutic recreation programs greatly benefit physically, socially, and emotionally.
- Subjects
CHILDREN with cerebral palsy; GROSS motor ability; RECREATIONAL therapy; CREATIVE activities &; seat work; PEOPLE with cerebral palsy; FINE motor ability; CEREBRAL palsy
- Publication
Kentucky SHAPE JOURNAL, 2019, Vol 57, Issue 1, p7
- ISSN
1071-2577
- Publication type
Article