Matrogymnasia and motor development in children between 7 and 8 years old with cerebral palsy

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The following study aims to improve gross motor skill development in children seven years of old, with cerebral palsy, after an intervention of the method known as Matrogymnasia. Based on a methodology that includes the parents and representatives of the minor,to mix the affective part and at the same time, reinforce the exercises at home.It is a mixed,descriptive, phenomenological, field research, hermeneutically supported in theories that allow to clarify and support-research.The study is based on the relevance of physiotherapy exercises that allows, first, to develop the motor system of children with children cerebral palsy. Second, include in the method the parents and representatives of the minor, with the intention of intensifying family affection and reinforce exercises from home.And thirdly, demonstrate the importance of Matrogymnasia as a method for improvement in children with children cerebral palsy.It is proposed the adaptation of a series of exercises under specialized professional supervision,which helps the cognitive and motor development of minors with the intention of improving their condition in terms of bodily and mental postures.

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Vargas, L. P. J., Acaro, N. E. C., Pintado, R. N. Z., & Jurado, D. M. B. (2020). Matrogymnasia and motor development in children between 7 and 8 years old with cerebral palsy. Retos, (41), 171–181. https://doi.org/10.47197/RETOS.V0I41.82765

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