Effects of Suit-Orthosis on Postural Adjustments During Seated Reaching Task in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Autor(es)

Pavao, Silvia Leticia ^[1] ; Visicato, Livia Pessarelli ^[1] ; Neves da Costa, Carolina Souza ^[1] ; de Campos, Ana Carolina ^[1] ; Rocha, Nelci Adriana C. F. ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Neuropediat Sect, Dept Physiotherapy, Rod Washington Luis, Km 235, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY; v. 30, n. 3, p. 231-237, JUL 2018.
• Citações Web of Science: 2

Resumo

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. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 17/11259-6 - Efeitos da dupla tarefa nas características dinâmicas das trajetórias do centro de pressão em ortostatismo em crianças e adultos
• Beneficiário: Silvia Leticia Pavão Rago
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-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
• Processo FAPESP: 12/01252-0 - Efeito imediato da órtese Pediasuit no controle postural em crianças com paralisia cerebral.
• Beneficiário: Carolina Souza Neves da Costa
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado