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...

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Autores: Piovezani, Joice Casagrande, Maitschuk, Michely Marcondes, Oliva, Francielle Stormoski, Brandalize, Danielle, Brandalize, Michelle
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)
Repositorio:Revista Conscientiae Saúde (Online)
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.periodicos.uninove.br:article/6689
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6689
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Cerebral Palsy
Intensive Therapy
Physical Therapy.
Paralisia Cerebral
Terapia Intensiva
Fisioterapia.
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Sumario: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.