Postural assessment by photometry in hemiplegic patients

Authors

  • Barbara Caetano Pereira Unifesp
  • Carla Christina Medalha UNIFESP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v7i1.881

Keywords:

Acidente vascular encefálico, Fisioterapia, Postura.

Abstract

The postural assessment is fundamental to elaboration of a physiotherapeutic treatment program. However, rare literature referring to postural disorders in stroke patients is found. The aim of this study was to compare the posture of hemiplegic patients with control individuals without any neurological injury. The assessment consisted of photographic register of patients in anterior, lateral and posterior sights. The images had been analyzed through the Software of Postural Evaluation (SAPO). The statistics analyses were performed by the Mann-Whitney Rank Sum Test, and it was verified that affected group presented increased values of angles when compared to group control, in anterior and posterior. It can be concluded that stroke has consequences of postural asymmetries, which could be minimized by adjustments in physiotherapeutic approach.

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Author Biography

Barbara Caetano Pereira, Unifesp

Acadêmica do curso de Fisioterapia

Published

2008-11-25

How to Cite

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Pereira BC, Medalha CC. Postural assessment by photometry in hemiplegic patients. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2008 Nov. 25 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];7(1):35-42. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/881

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