Table 1

Documented frequencies of selected goals for treatment

Frequency of applied treatment goals during first 20 weeks
Training of activitiesCTULLLp Value*
*χ2
test. UL, upper limb; LL, lower limb; CT, control group.
Air splint application2504000.000
Lower limb training:
    Impairments (for example, muscle strength and ROM)5174346550.475
    Transfers3613104840.291
    Sitting balance, sitting up from lying position5765316040.690
    Standing balance7166566690.449
    From sitting to standing/standing up from lying position5926926760.436
    Gait: coordination, stability, symmetry, and velocity1130122516490.324
    Climbing stairs, walking over uneven surfaces and doorsteps3663327030.069
    Outdoor walking2151683670.185
    Learning to use a walking aid2191233670.235
    Other lower limb functions2781293510.164
Upper limb training:
    Impairments (for example, muscle strength and range of motion)1778128019910.164
    Postural reactions and weight bearing82113468710.580
    Reaching, grasping activities48910547240.189
    Personal hygiene (for example, dressing, cooking, washing, and combing)4318295850.441
    Application of sling or orthosis1126190.808
    Other functions3795832570.279