ASSESSMENT OF AUTONOMIC FUNCTIONS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background and objective: Cerebral palsy(CP) is the major physical disability affecting the functional development of children. Very few studies have been done to assess the Autonomic nervous system in children with CP. The objective of our study was to assess and compare the functions of autonomic nervous system between the CP and normal children using Heart rate variability (HRV). Methodology: Fourteen age and sex matched cerebral palsy and normal children were recruited for the study. Autonomic function was assessed using Heart rate variability. HRV in supine position was recorded in Lead II for 3 minutes 11under quiet, calm conditions. Time domain parameters and frequency domain parameters were analyzed. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in any of the HRV parameters. Whereas a trend toward reduction was seen in normalized LF and LF/HR ratio in cases though not statistically significant. Mann-Whitney U test was employed to compare the HRV values. Conclusion: There was no significant difference in HRV parameters in children with CP and healthy children indicating a normal sympatho-vagal balance. The presence of normal sympatho vagal balance in CP predicts that patients with CP have the same predilection as the general population to abnormalities associated with sympatho-vagal balance.
Authors and Affiliations
Sowmya Panju, B. L. Preethi, G. Jaisri
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