Cerebral palsy and the use of positioning systems to control body posture: current practices

Clinical Presentation of Spasticity and Passive Range of Motion Deviations in Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy in Relation to Dystonia, Choreoathetosis, and Functional Classification Systems

“…Structural changes happen in the hips due to imbalances between flexor/extensor and adductor/abductor muscles, and because of decreased muscle extension and decreased joint ROM. 41 Painful hip dislocation is a common occurrence in CP, the incidence of which can be up to 80% of CP cases and is directly related to the severity of the neurological involvement as well as the ambulatory status of the patient. 40,[42][43][44][45] Previous study reports an overall intermediate risk for hip dislocations in people with DCP, however, up to 20% were classified in the highest risk group and this incidence was directly related to their GMFCS levels.…”

Estratégias lúdicas na reabilitação motora de crianças com paralisia cerebral: revisão integrativa

“…Assim, o examinador deve escolher aquele mais adequado aos seus objetivos, tanto para fins de pesquisas e triagem clínica quanto para verificação da eficiência da intervenção precoce proposta (46) . Além disso, deve estar atento às propriedades psicométricas, pois bons escores de confiabilidade e validade são determinantes na eficácia do teste, principalmente quando aplicados em indivíduos de determinada faixa etária ou com condições clínicas específicas (47) .…”

Postural deformity in children with cerebral palsy: Why it occurs and how is it managed

“…This consisted of supportive mattresses and padded supports, which promote a symmetric anatomically-correct lying position 67,69) . Some studies show that postural care may be effective in preventing hip dislocation 14,70,71 ) ; however, evidence regarding the efficacy of postural care is still lacking 15) .…”

“…These secondary problems, which can lead to functional decline, should be avoided. Various studies have been conducted to investigate the cause of the deformities and how to prevent them ; however, there are still unknowns [12][13][14][15] . This review provides an overview of the cause and the clinical management of postural deformities that are seen in children with CP.…”