Dynamical structure of center-of-pressure trajectories with and without functional taping in children with cerebral palsy level I and II of GMFCS

Autor(es)

Pavao, Silvia Leticia ; Ledebt, Annick ; Savelsbergh, Geert J. P. ; Rocha, Nelci Adriana C. F.

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE; v. 54, p. 137-143, AUG 2017.
• Citações Web of Science: 3

Resumo

Postural control during quiet standing was examined in typical children (TD) and children with cerebral palsy (CP) level I and II of GMFCS. The immediate effect on postural control of functional taping on the thighs was analyzed. We evaluated 43 TD, 17 CP children level I, and 10 CP children level II. Participants were evaluated in two conditions (with and without taping). The trajectories of the center of pressure (COP) were analyzed by means of conventional posturography (sway amplitude, sway-path-length) and dynamic posturography (degree of twisting-and turning, sway regularity). Both CP groups showed larger sway amplitude than the TD while only the CP level II showed more regular COP trajectories with less twisting-and-turning. Functional taping didn't affect sway amplitude or sway-path-length. TD children exhibited more twisting and-turning with functional taping, whereas no effects on postural sway dynamics were observed in CP children. Functional taping doesn't result in immediate changes in quiet stance in CP children, whereas in TD it resulted in faster sway corrections. Children level II invest more attention in postural control than level I, and TD. While quiet standing was more automatized in children level I than in level II, both CP groups showed a less stable balance than TD. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 14/10562-9 - Análise não linear do controle postural de crianças com paralisia cerebral: relação com processamento sensorial
• Beneficiário: Silvia Leticia Pavão Rago
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Exterior - Estágio de Pesquisa - Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 13/13380-6 - Impacto das informações sensoriais na execução do movimento sentado para de pé em crianças com paralisia cerebral
• Beneficiário: Silvia Leticia Pavão Rago
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado