Pediasuit method improves gross motor function in child with ataxic cerebral palsy
Introduction: Pediasuit is an intensive therapy performed by means of a “suit” in neurologic patient. Objective: to verify the influence of the Pediasuit on gross motor function and in caregiver`s perception of a child with Cerebral Palsy. Methods: This is a case study of a child with 6...
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| Format: | Article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication date: | 2017 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | UNINOVE |
| Repository: | Revista Conscientiae Saúde (Online) |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.periodicos.uninove.br:article/6689 |
| Online Access: | https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6689 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Cerebral Palsy Intensive Therapy Physical Therapy. Paralisia Cerebral Terapia Intensiva Fisioterapia. |
| Summary: | Introduction: Pediasuit is an intensive therapy performed by means of a “suit” in neurologic patient. Objective: to verify the influence of the Pediasuit on gross motor function and in caregiver`s perception of a child with Cerebral Palsy. Methods: This is a case study of a child with 6 years old with ataxic Cerebral Palsy. The primary outcome measured was gross motor function evaluated by the Index of Gross Motor Function (GMFM-88) which was assessed before and after intervention. The Pediasuit treatment was performed five times a week, two hours daily, during a month. Results: The results of the total score of GMFM showed an increase, which was better seem in standing domain (25.36%) after treatment. Conclusion: The intervention resulted in improvement in gross motor function for the participant of the study. |
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