• CHANDNI
• Pratiksha Rajpurohit

ABSTRACT – Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive neurological disorder characterized by impairments in motor function, posture, and coordination. Trunk stability plays a vital role in motor development and functional independence. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Vojta Technique, a reflex locomotion-based neurophysiological intervention, on trunk stability in children with CP. A quasi-experimental study was conducted at the department of physiotherapy, Mewar Hospital, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. A total of 64 children aged 5-12 years diagnosed with CP were randomly divided into a Vojta group and control group. Vojta therapy was administered three times per week for six months. Functional mobility was assessed using Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM-66/88) and Trunk stability was evaluated with Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS). Paired t-tests were used for within-group analysis (pre vs post), and independent t-tests compared differences between groups, while Pearson correlation coefficient determined associations between trunk stability and gross motor function. Results showed statistically significant improvements (p<0.001) in both TCMS and GMFM scores in the Vojta group compared to the control group. Effect size (Cohen’s d>1.0) confirmed high clinical relevance, and a strong positive correlation (r=0.78) between trunk stability and gross motor function was observed. The study concluded that the Vojta Technique is an effective intervention for enhancing trunk stability and functional mobility in children with CP. Integrating Vojta therapy into standard paediatric rehabilitation may improve independence and quality of life in this population.

KEYWORDS – Cerebral Palsy, Vojta Technique, Trunk Stability, Functional Mobility, TCMS, GMFM, Brain Injury, Quasi-Experimental Study.

"EFFECT OF VOJTA TECHNIQUE ON TRUNK STABILITY AMONG CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no.e273-e283, August-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508440.pdf

"EFFECT OF VOJTA TECHNIQUE ON TRUNK STABILITY AMONG CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 8, page no. ppe273-e283, August-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2508440.pdf