摘要：The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an intervention physiotherapy program in adultmales and females with cerebral palsy on bone mineral density. 10 adults (7 males/3 females) with quadriplegiccerebral palsy (CP) consisted the experimental group and 10 people (7males/3 females) serving as control grouptook part in the study. Measurements including bone mineral density (g/cm²) assessment with DEXAabsorptiometry of lumbar spine were tested before and after a 12-week physical low-impact program. Treatmentprovided by community trainers consisted of conscious movement control and low-impact resistance training 3times a week. The study revealed the following: The pre-test and post-test examined variables of both groupswere within normal limits. CP patients group had significantly higher levels of bone density in their lumbar spineafter the intervention program compared to baseline values. The same trend was not found for the case of controlgroup. The BMD in the selected area of the experimental group was increased about 7% compared to baselinevalues and this was statistically significant (p<0.05). The results support application and development of thetreatment concept and highlight that physical activity at its simple status can increase BMD in CP patients. Ifsustained, the increases in BMD may reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture and augments the quality of life ofthese people
关键词：cerebral palsy ; quadriplegic ; bone mass ; physiotherapy
