The reliability of the segmental assessment of trunk control (SATCO) in children with cerebral palsy

2022 APTA Pediatrics Knowledge Translation Lecture: Clinicians and Researchers Collaborate to Implement a Segmental Approach to Trunk Control

“…[9][10][11] The Segmental Assessment of Trunk Control (SATCo) is a National Institutes of Health recommended, reliable, and valid tool to assess segmental head and trunk control in children with cerebral palsy (CP) Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS) level of I to V and ages 4 months to 17 years. [12][13][14][15][16][17] Static, active, and reactive postural control are assessed at 7 progressively lower trunk segments allowing for precise identification of each component. [13][14][15]17 In infants who are pre-term and children with CP, SATCo levels correlate to gross motor performance.…”

“…[12][13][14][15][16][17] Static, active, and reactive postural control are assessed at 7 progressively lower trunk segments allowing for precise identification of each component. [13][14][15]17 In infants who are pre-term and children with CP, SATCo levels correlate to gross motor performance. [18][19][20][21][22][23] Emerging evidence suggests SATCo results can guide 2 types of intervention: (1) systematically training trunk control, named targeted training, or (2) supporting all areas of the trunk that lack full postural control to maximize upright function.…”