Effects of Suit-Orthosis on Postural Adjustments During Seated Reaching Task in Children With Cerebral Palsy.
Pediatr Phys Ther
; 30(3): 231-237, 2018 07.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To investigate suit-orthosis effects on postural sway during anticipatory and compensatory postural adjustments (APA and CPA, respectively) in a seated reaching task performed by children with cerebral palsy (CP).METHODS:
Twenty-nine children were divided according to Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) I and II-III. Participants were instructed to reach forward toward an object both in a no-suit condition and in a suit-orthosis condition.RESULTS:
Using the suit-orthosis, children at MACS II-III decreased velocity of center-of-pressure (CoP) sway during APA, whereas children at MACS I increased the anterior-posterior CoP displacement during CPA.CONCLUSION:
Suit-orthosis improved postural stability in children at MACS II-III during APA. The suit may assist with arm function control during postural sway when preparing to reach for objects. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Suit-orthoses in therapy should be individually prescribed considering the intended activity and person's motor impairment.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aparatos Ortopédicos
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Postura
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Parálisis Cerebral
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Equilibrio Postural
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Actividad Motora
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Phys Ther
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA FISICA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil