Pediasuit method improves gross motor function in child with ataxic cerebral palsy

Authors

  • Joice Casagrande Piovezani
  • Michely Marcondes Maitschuk
  • Francielle Stormoski Oliva
  • Danielle Brandalize
  • Michelle Brandalize

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v16n1.6689

Keywords:

Cerebral Palsy, Intensive Therapy, Physical Therapy.

Abstract

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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Published

2017-06-14

How to Cite

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Piovezani JC, Maitschuk MM, Oliva FS, Brandalize D, Brandalize M. Pediasuit method improves gross motor function in child with ataxic cerebral palsy. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Jun. 14 [cited 2024 Jul. 5];16(1):131-8. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6689

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Cases studies