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The immediate effects of Therasuit® on the gait pattern of a child with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy
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Aims: This study analyzes the immediate effects of using TheraSuit® (TS) on the gait of a child with left spastic
hemiplegia level II (GMFCS).
Methods: Spatiotemporal gait parameters and kinematic variables in the sagittal plane were compared between
baseline and TS conditions.
Results: Positive effects were noted on temporal parameters in the TS condition, such as a reduced gait cadence. The analysis of angular displacements in joint angles showed that at initial contact there was a reduction in the: (i) Plantarflexion on the paretic side; (ii) Dorsiflexion on the non-paretic side; and (iii) Knee flexion angles in both limbs. Furthermore, an increase in hip and knee extension angles during stance, and a decrease in knee and hip flexion on the non-paretic limb during swing were also detected.
Conclusions: Further investigations with larger samples are necessary to confirm these effects of wearing TS on gait kinematics, aiming toward providing a more functional and safer gait pattern in children with spastic hemiplegia.
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Cerebral palsy Spastic hemiplegia Gait analysis Suit therapy Spatiotemporal gait parameters Case study
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