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  • Title: Effects of Suit-Orthosis on Postural Adjustments During Seated Reaching Task in Children With Cerebral Palsy.
    Author: Pavão SL, Visicato LP, da Costa CSN, de Campos AC, Rocha NACF.
    Journal: Pediatr Phys Ther; 2018 Jul; 30(3):231-237. PubMed ID: 29924076.
    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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