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August 23, 2026Neurorehabilitation

Effects of Wii Fit on Functional Balance and Elbow Flexion in Children with Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

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MMMahshad MalekiMMMahsa MohammadiSMShirin Modarresi

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Overview

A single-subject withdrawal study demonstrates improved functional balance and elbow range of motion in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy, indicating linked motor gains.

Key Points

  • To determine the effects of balance training using the Wii Fit balance board on dynamic functional balance and upper-limb elbow range of motion in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy.
  • Implemented a single-subject A-B-A withdrawal design across baseline (4 weeks), intervention (12 weeks), and follow-up (4 weeks) phases in 9 children (mean age = 7.33 ± 2.00 years).
  • Measured functional balance using the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG), alongside active and passive elbow range of motion (ROM).
  • Evaluated outcomes using visual inspection, effect sizes (Hedges’ g), and the percentage of nonoverlapping data (PND).
  • Dynamic balance significantly improved during the intervention phase (PBS and TUG PND ≈ 75%; Hedges’ g > 0.8 for most participants), and gains were largely maintained at follow-up.
  • Elbow mechanics improved during the intervention with increased active ROM and reduced passive elbow flexion (PND = 100% for most participants; Hedges’ g > 0.8), though maintenance at follow-up varied across individuals.

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Maleki et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8aae407677a3411444713ahttps://doi.org/10.1177/10538135261478260
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