Overview
The purpose of this study was to assess pain (rest, activity, and night pain using the Visual Analog Scale), disability (neck using the Neck Disability Index; lumbar using the Oswestry Disability Index), and curvature (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar using the Spinal Mouse) in primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary caregiver between the ages of 25-54
- Has a child diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy between the ages of 0-18
- Does not have inflammatory pain
- Without pain originating from abdominal-pelvic organs
- Volunteer caregivers were included
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having acute fracture and malignancy
- Had a surgical operation (related to spine disorders)
- Having a care burden for more than one disabled individual
- Caregivers with chronic illnesses (such as neurological, psychological disorders) were excluded